Locked On Hawks - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Hawks

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2102 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Thursday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz. Topics include historic performances from Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu, porous defense for large portions of the game, turnover creation as a defensive bastion, Vit Krejci's hot streak, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John...

Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu and Vit Krejci lead the charge on career nights for the surging Atlanta Hawks in winning fashion on the road yet again and extending their winning streak to 4 consecutive games.  As the Hawks' confidence evidently keeps elevating each game, in large part due to its efficient shooting, just as impressive is doing so without 2 starters (Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2101 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Wednesday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings. Topics include a strong start for Atlanta, a brief lull in the middle of the first half, a thorough bludgeoning, impressive numbers on both ends, Thursday's quick turnaround, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy &...

The visiting Atlanta Hawks continue to roll without their star player Trae Young in the lineup and has not only handed the Sacramento Kings their 4th consecutive loss of the season but is also on their first 3-game winning streak of the season after converting on 15+ 3's while adding 7 players in double-figures.  Impressively, ATL's ball movement ability, comradery and chemistry is becoming more e...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2100 of the Locked on Hawks podcast. digging into the first 11 games of the 2025-26 season for the Atlanta Hawks. Topics include a vastly improved defense, some offensive concerns, Dyson Daniels taking on more lead guard reps, Atlanta's aggressiveness in attacking the rim, the state of affairs surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans and the 2026 NBA Draft, and...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2099 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Monday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Clippers. Topics include Vit Krejci's heroics, a game with plenty of twists and turns, another slow start, solid overall defense, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy & Associates Call John Foy & Associates today at 404-400...

In remembrance of one of the greatest players and coaches in NBA history, Lenny Wilkens, the Atlanta Hawks left it all out on the floor in game 1 of 4 of their west coast road trip in Los Angeles versus the Clippers.  Vit Krejci contributed with a career-high in scoring in a meeting between the 3rd youngest team in the league (ATL) and the oldest (LAC).  DeShaun Tate breaks down all the action fro...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2098 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Saturday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Topics include Atlanta's jam-packed injury report, stellar performances from Mo Gueye and Dyson Daniels, an excellent overall effort from a shorthanded roster, the upcoming road trip, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! J...

In its 2nd game in as many nights, the Atlanta Hawks upended the unbeaten on the road Los Angeles Lakers, albeit without it's star, LeBron James Active however was the NBA's leading scorer Luka Doncic whom nearly averages a triple-double.  Led by it's 2nd half defense and key contributing bench, ATL led by as many as 30 points before finally putting away LA in convincing fashion. In a tale of 2 da...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2097 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Friday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors. Topics include Atlanta's offensive struggles, a dismal fourth quarter, strong overall defense, the NBA Cup situation after this loss, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy & Associates Call John Foy & Associates today at 40...

In a rematch from opening night of the NBA season, Toronto once again met with Atlanta at State Farm Arena in a game of runs, but this time with the prestigious Emirates Cup standings at stake.  The Hawks dominated the 2nd Quarter after a very even performance from both teams in the 1st Quarter. The Raptors exposed ATL's 3rd Quarter reputation woes, cutting Atlanta's comfortable double-digit lead...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2096 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, and he is joined by Glen Willis (@willis_glen) of ATL and 29 for Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. The discussion centers on the first eight games for the Atlanta Hawks in 2025-26, including how the team is faring on both ends of the floor, life without Trae Young, how the rest of the season might go, and much more. Suppor...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2095 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, and he is joined by Glen Willis (@willis_glen) of ATL and 29 for Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. The discussion centers on the first eight games for the Atlanta Hawks in 2025-26, including how the team is faring on both ends of the floor, life without Trae Young, how the rest of the season might go, and much more. Suppor...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2094 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Tuesday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic. Topics include Atlanta's strong two-way performance, the usual drama between two rival teams, Dyson Daniels' offensive bounce-back, Zaccharie Risacher's best game of the season, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy & Associ...

After a disappointing loss just days ago in Cleveland, the Atlanta Hawks displayed perhaps their best performance of the season in their 2nd meeting versus Orlando.  All 5 starters would go on to tally a minimum of 15 points and 6 with double-figures but not before a Desmond Bane controversial play that led to high emotions (and an ejection) on Onyeka Okongwu in the 3rd quarter.  Zaccharie Risache...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2093 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Sunday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Topics include ball security issues on offense, the three-point disparity, encouraging signs in attacking the rim, a generally positive defensive showing, the organization's first public comments following Trae Young's injury diagnosis, and muc...

The Atlanta Hawks enter Sunday (and November) with a 3-3 overall record, yet overly competitive on the road where all 3 of their wins have come. Cleveland is regarded by most as a top contending team in the Eastern Conference.  Will turnovers prove to be too costly to take down the Cavs without star guard Trae Young?  There's still plenty of optimism in ATL considering their high percentage shot a...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2092 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, reacting to the official update on Trae Young's knee injury. Topics include the details and projected timeline, how the Atlanta Hawks have historically fared on offense without Young, why this year could be different, external replacement options, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy & Associates...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2091 of the Locked on Hawks podcast. The show begins with a quick non-update on Trae Young before pivoting to the Atlanta Hawks winning the NBA Cup opener over the Indiana Pacers. Topics include another slow start, aggressiveness in attacking the rim, defensive rebounding, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy & Associates Call John...

The Atlanta Hawks invade Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the defending Eastern Conference champions, Indiana Pacers minus their star guard Tyrese Haliburton and 5 of their top 7 leading scorers from a year ago.  Indiana is winless on the season while the Atlanta Hawks are coming off a win in Brooklyn earlier this week. ATL will be without star guard Trae Young who suffered an injury early in Wednesday's...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2090 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, and he is joined in crossover fashion by Tony East of Locked On Pacers. The show focuses on Friday's NBA Cup opener between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers, including how both teams have started the season, key injuries, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy & Associates Call John Foy & A...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2089 of the Locked on Hawks podcast. Topics include the Trae Young injury, what we know and what we don't, audio from Quin Snyder, a road win for the Atlanta Hawks in Brooklyn, a big night for the bench, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy & Associates Call John Foy & Associates today at 404-400-4000 or visit https://www. JohnFoy.c...

Entering the Wednesday's meeting in the 'Big Apple' versus Brooklyn, the Atlanta Hawks bolstered a 1-3 record to start the season with plenty to prove but who knew it'd be at the expense of doing so without their star guard Trae Young.  Trae was escorted to the lockeroom with 2:09 remaining in the 1st Quarter while maintaining a 28-23 lead and would not return to action.  Atlanta utilized their ba...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2088 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, digging into the Atlanta Hawks mailbag after a disappointing start. Topics include whether it is time to worry about the 2025-26 season, the state of the struggling defense, Nikola Durisic, Quin Snyder's job security, the upcoming matchup in Brooklyn, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John Foy & Associ...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2087 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Monday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls. Topics include the return of an injured frontcourt, defensive issues, Chicago's red-hot second half shooting, a solid offensive effort on the whole, Dyson Daniels' slow offensive start, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! John F...