Hawks Rookie Zaccharie Risacher Out At Least 1 Week With Adductor Injury

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft, will sit out at least another week due to a strained left adductor, the team announced Tuesday. Atlanta Hawks rookie forward Zaccharie Risacher has sat out the last three games with a strained left adductor Risacher, 19, already has missed […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jan 2025
NBA Reschedules 9 Games as Result of Wildfires, Winter Storm

The NBA postponed four games last week — three caused by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area and one due to the winter storm in Atlanta. This has resulted in the league rescheduling nine games involving nine teams to make up for those dates, and one game’s makeup date has yet to be […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2025
NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Cade Cunningham Is The Favorite To Win

For the latest 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player odds, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is the betting favorite to win this season’s award. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, Cunningham (-135) has the best odds, followed by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (+450) and Atlanta Hawks wing Jalen Johnson (+700). Updated 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2025
Rockets-Hawks Game Postponed After Atlanta Hit By Winter Storm

The NBA announced that Saturday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks has been postponed because of a winter storm. The league said the decision was made “to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area.” Rockets-Hawks game in Atlanta […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2025
Suns Trade Rumors: Kevin Durant To Hawks A Possibility?

The Phoenix Suns are trending downward despite having one of the most star-studded rosters in the league, and things could change dramatically if the team decides to trade a superstar like Kevin Durant to the Atlanta Hawks. Suns Trade Rumors: Phoenix Could Explore Trading Kevin Durant If Bradley Beal Cannot Be Moved The focus is […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2025
Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. To Undergo Surgery On Right Hand

Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. will undergo surgery for a broken bone in his right hand. The Hawks announced that imaging confirmed a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand, and a timeline for Nance’s return won’t be known until after the procedure. Atlanta Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. fractured the fourth metacarpal bone […]

James Foglio  •  31 Dec 2024
Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu Out At Least 4 Games

Atlanta Hawks backup center Onyeka Okongwu will be out at least four games due to left knee inflammation, the team announced Wednesday. Okongwu will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu could return as early as next Saturday against the Miami Heat The Hawks will be in San Antonio on Thursday […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2024
Hawks, Jalen Johnson Agree to Five-Year, $150M Extension

The Atlanta Hawks and fourth-year forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and representative Lucas Newton announced on Monday. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and minutes played last season Johnson, who Atlanta selected 20th overall in […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2024
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-foot-2, finger-wagging center who was nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo’s family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, for a brain tumor. The NBA said he […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2024