Atlanta Hawks Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:23:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Hall Of Famer Lenny Wilkens Dies At Age 88 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hall-of-famer-lenny-wilkens-dies-at-age-88/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:23:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364951 NBA legend Lenny Wilkens, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, died Sunday inside his home at age 88. Lenny Wilkens Made NBA History As Player, Coach Wilkens was one of only five men to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as both […]

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]]> Hawks Reportedly Listening To Trade Offers For Trae Young https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-reportedly-listening-to-trade-offers-for-trade-young/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:06:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364917 Since the Atlanta Hawks and star point guard Trae Young have been unable to reach a new contract extension, the team is reportedly listening to trade offers for the eight-year veteran. Hawks Could Be Entertaining Trade Offers For Trae Young Speaking to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, an anonymous Eastern Conference executive suggested that the Hawks aren’t […]

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]]> Magic’s Desmond Bane Ejected After Launching Ball At Onyeka Okongwu https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/magics-desmond-bane-ejected-after-launching-ball-at-onyeka-okongwu/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:41:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364759 Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was ejected for a flagrant foul on Onyeka Okongwu and an ensuing technical foul during the third quarter of a 127-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Desmond Bane Was Assessed A Fragrant 1 Foul Okongwu caught a long pass down court over Bane and was setting up […]

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]]> Hawks’ Trae Young Out At Least 4 Weeks With MCL Sprain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-trae-young-out-at-least-4-weeks-with-mcl-sprain/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:41:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364629 Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be reevaluated in four weeks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk on Saturday. Trae Young Suffered MCL Sprain Against Nets Young underwent an MRI on Friday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, and medical imaging confirmed a right […]

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]]> Hawks’ Trae Young Avoids ACL Injury Against Nets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-trae-young-avoids-acl-injury-against-nets/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:38:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364512 Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young has no issues with his ACL after exiting Wednesday night’s 117-112 road win over the Brooklyn Nets with a right knee sprain, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “The most important thing is it is not his ACL,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said after the game. “He’s going to get […]

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]]> Hawks’ Trae Young on Contract Extension: ‘I’m Not Worried About It’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-trae-young-on-contract-extension-im-not-worried-about-it/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:15:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364388 Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks ended the offseason without coming to terms on a new contract extension, but the four-time All-Star guard isn’t concerned about his future with the team. Trae Young Could Sign Max Extension With Hawks Per Spotrac, Young has a $48.96 million player option for next season and is earning $45.99 […]

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]]> Hawks Sign ‘Most Improved’ Dyson Daniels To 4-Year, $100M Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-sign-most-improved-dyson-daniels-to-4-year-100m-extension/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:35:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364068 The Atlanta Hawks have signed defensive star Dyson Daniels to a four-year, $100 million extension. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Daniels is coming off a breakout year having won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and, finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, and making the All-Defensive First Team. He averaged 14.1 […]

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]]> Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis In No Rush For Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-kristaps-porzingis-in-no-rush-for-contract-extension/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:15:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363901 Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis is currently eligible for a contract extension with his new team after the Boston Celtics traded him over the summer. The former All-Star, however, told Fred Katz of The Athletic that he’s in no hurry to negotiate a new deal. “I know that’s an option,” Porzingis said of a potential […]

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]]> Hawks, Dyson Daniels Not On Same Page With Early Extension Talks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/atlanta-hawks-dyson-daniels-not-same-page-extension-talks-nba-restricted-free-agency/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:34:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363512 Star defender Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks are not on the same page when it comes to early talks on an extension. This is according to the latest from NBA insider Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. Daniels could command an annual salary starting at $30 million, according to the report. That would be […]

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]]> Hawks Trade Kobe Bufkin To Nets For Cash Considerations https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-trade-kobe-bufkin-to-nets-for-cash-considerations/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:09:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362413 The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. This deal will create a $5.4 million trade exception for Atlanta. Hawks Acquire $110,000 In Cash, Open Roster Flexibility Atlanta will reportedly acquire $110,000 in cash, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Hawks now […]

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]]> Former NBA Player Jason Collins Undergoing Treatment For Brain Tumor https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/former-nba-player-jason-collins-undergoing-treatment-for-brain-tumor/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:58:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362318 Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced Thursday. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” Collins’ family said […]

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]]> Long-Term Outlook For Trae Young With Hawks Reportedly ‘Murky’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/long-term-outlook-for-trae-young-with-hawks-reportedly-murky/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:10:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362239 Appearing on “The Hoop Collective” podcast Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon reported that Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks is “murky” at this juncture. “The long-term outlook for Trae Young in Atlanta is murky at the minimum at this point. This is a guy who has been the face of the Atlanta Hawks […]

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]]> N’Faly Dante Joins Hawks After Rockets Decline Matching Offer Sheet https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nfaly-dante-joins-hawks-after-rockets-decline-matching-offer-sheet/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:08:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361554 Restricted free agent center N’Faly Dante will join the Atlanta Hawks after the Houston Rockets declined to match the two-year, $45 million offer sheet he signed with Atlanta, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. N’Faly Dante Entering Second NBA Season Dante appeared in just four NBA regular-season games last season after going undrafted out of Oregon. […]

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]]> Trae Young, Hawks Unlikely To Negotiate New Contract This Offseason https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/trae-young-hawks-unlikely-to-negotiate-new-contract-this-offseason/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:20:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361284 Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young is set to enter the fourth season of his five-year, $215.15 million contract extension, and the former first-rounder has been eligible to sign a four-year, $229 million extension this summer. However, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Sunday that “league sources tell me there are no plans for Young and […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Player Danilo Gallinari’s Pregnant Wife Attacked By Shark https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-player-danilo-gallinaris-pregnant-wife-attacked-by-shark/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:32:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360938 Former NBA player Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife, Eleonora Boi, experienced the “worst day” of her life when she was attacked by a shark while vacationing in Puerto Rico, according to TMZ Sports. Danilo Gallinari’s Pregnant Wife Was Bit At Carolina Resort Boi, who is pregnant with her third child, was bit by the apex predator […]

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]]> Former Hawks Owner Tom Cousins Dies At 93 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/former-hawks-owner-tom-cousins-dies-at-93/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:33:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360858 Tom Cousins, the longtime real estate developer, philanthropist, and NBA owner responsible for bringing the Hawks from St. Louis to Atlanta, has passed away at the age of 93. Atlanta Hawks Called Tom Cousins A Transformative Leader The following statement was released on behalf of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena: “The Atlanta Hawks […]

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]]> NBA Offseason Grades: Heat, Mavericks, Bulls, Kings, Hawks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-offseason-grades-miami-heat-dallas-mavericks-chicago-bulls-sacramento-kings-atlanta-hawks/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:45:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360210 Another day, another set of offseason grades. This time, we’re taking a look at the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks. The Heat are an organization always looking to compete. The Mavs and Nico Harrison received the biggest dose of luck imaginable. The Bulls and the Kings remained doing Bulls […]

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]]> NBA Executives Monitoring Trae Young’s Status With Hawks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-executives-monitoring-trae-youngs-status-with-hawks/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:15:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360391 NBA executives have been “closely watching and monitoring” the long-term status of Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Executives in Las Vegas were closely watching and monitoring the future and status of Atlanta’s Trae Young,” Charania reported during a Friday appearance on NBA Today. Trae Young Eligible To Sign […]

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]]> Lakers, Bucks, Hawks Want Al Horford Amid Warriors Rumors https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/bucks-hawks-want-al-horford-amid-warriors-rumors/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:47:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360232 The Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks are reportedly looking to add Al Horford this summer, according to ESPN’s Marc Spears. The 39-year-old played seven years with the Boston Celtics, including the last four seasons after the team reacquired him from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021. Warriors Expected Al Horford To Sign […]

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]]> Hawks Acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker From Wolves In Sign-And-Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/atlanta-hawks-acquire-nickeil-alexander-walker-sign-and-trade-minnesota-timberwolves/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:23:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359591 The Atlanta Hawks will acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves via sign-and-trade. The Wolves will receive a 2027 second-round pick and cash. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Atlanta has acquired the biggest fish in the unrestricted free agent guard pool and continues an excellent offseason. Coupled with the addition of Kristaps Porzingis […]

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]]> Hawks Rumors: Trae Young Trade Rejected By Kings Due To Contract, Style of Play https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-rumors-trae-young-trade-rejected-by-kings-due-to-contract-style-of-play/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:21:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359398 The Sacramento Kings were reportedly interested in acquiring Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young via trade, but the Kings have now internally backed off on their pursuit of the seven-year veteran. Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick, members within the Kings organization decided to pass on pursuing Young due to concerns about how much an extension […]

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]]> NBA Draft 2025: Winners And Losers Of The First Round https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-winners-losers-first-round-brooklyn-nets-atlanta-hawks-orlando-magic-portland-trail-blazers/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:36:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359364 A wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft brought plenty of excitement with trades, consensus reaches and big moves all over the place. Let’s dive into some winners and losers from the first day of the Draft. Winner: Jase Richardson And The Orlando Magic As a player I deemed a lottery-level talent, Richardson was […]

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]]> Timberwolves Rumors: Hawks Interested in Sign-and-Trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/timberwolves-rumors-hawks-interested-in-sign-and-trade-for-nickeil-alexander-walker/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:06:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359240 The Atlanta Hawks could potentially reach out to the Minnesota Timberwolves to inquire about veteran guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. “Word is that the Hawks, at roughly $30 million below the luxury-tax line, are expected to register interest in a sign-and-trade deal with Minnesota to try to […]

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]]> NBA Trade Grades: Hawks To Acquire Kristaps Porzingis In 3-Team Deal https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-trade-grades-atlanta-hawks-land-kristaps-porzingis-boston-celtics-brooklyn-nets/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:22:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359138 The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal involving the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn will receive Terance Mann and the 22nd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft from the Hawks, which will also receive a second-rounder. Georges Niang and a second-round pick will go to Boston. ESPN’s […]

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]]> NBA Draft 2025: Hawks Seek To Trade Up Into Top 5 For Center https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-hawks-seek-to-trade-up-into-top-5-for-center/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:33:31 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358998 The Atlanta Hawks are actively seeking a center and have contacted multiple teams with top-five picks in the 2025 NBA draft in hopes of trading up from the No. 13 pick, according to Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports. Hawks Could Select Joan Beringer In 2025 NBA Draft If the Hawks are unable to trade up, […]

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