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The long-anticipated debut of Jonathan Kuminga as an active participant was on full display on Tuesday evening at State Farm Arena, making the most of his minutes and opportunity after ATL jumped out to a 7-0 run after capitalizing off of 5 consecutive turnovers to open the contest.  Despite Jalen Johnson's early exit after only seeing 6 minutes of action and an underwhelming performance from Onye...

Miami's frontcourt proved to be too much for Atlanta on Friday evening at State Farm Arena on back end of a back-to-back in Tyler Herro's return despite MIA's 70+ paint points.  The Heat got out to an 11-3 run before the first break of the 1st Quarter and controlled the remainder of it for the rest of the way before the Hawks stormed back in Quarter 2 with the ability to convert on shots it usuall...

In game 1 (57th overall) since returning from the all-star break, Atlanta looks to win the season series and its 8th consecutive over Philadelphia. ATL utilized its balanced attack to win the season series and extend its winning streak over PHL to 8 consecutive games.  In Joel Embiid and Paul George's absence, the Sixers relied heavily on its guards offensively but not enough muscle up front to st...

Southeast division rival Charlotte Hornets win the season series and Battle of the South versus the Atlanta Hawks despite Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate (suspension) at the Spectrum Center in the Queen City resulting in an ending of controversial calls late 4th quarter.  After trailing by 19 ATL put together its best run of the game in the 4th quarter to cut CLT's lead to 1 single possession but...

With Dyson Daniels and All-Star Jalen Johnson inactive in the Twin Cities, a 2nd quarter Timberwolves run outmatched the Hawks' size to bury Atlanta in the forest.  Minus CJ McCollum's 1st quarter heroics, the Atlanta Hawks could have used more conversions from the perimeter, specifically from its bench whom shot 3/15 from distance.  Minnesota entered Monday's contest after losing 3 of its last 4...

Another epic ending in the BBQ Series' Battle of the South rivalry versus the "red hot!" Charlotte Hornets (8-game win streak) with potential divisional title and postseason implications on the line.  Onyeka Okongwu returns to the starting lineup and provided a much-needed interior scoring boost alongside a long-anticipated slump-breaking performance from former #1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher. D...

In less than 24 hours from being traded, Atlanta Hawks Center from Australia appeared as more than a "role playing contributor" and as a starter, making an immediate impact from the tip. Jalen Johnson tallies yet another triple-double and which recently acquired Hawk has shot their way into another level of confidence?  DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste compare references of Nickeil Alexander-Walke...

The Atlanta Hawks picked up their 16th road win of the season in rare form versus one of its arch-nemesis, Miami Heat in the Kaseya Center behind its bench play and led by a triple-double from its newly-named 2026 All-Star, Jalen Johnson.  Entering Tuesday's contest, highlighted by honoring the 20-year anniversary of MIA's World Championship team, ATL was 4-14 in its last 18 meetings in South Beac...

For the 2nd time in 5 days, the Atlanta Hawks look the Indiana Pacers in the face, this time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with 2 of its returning starters, Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson.  In need of a win in a winnable game, Atlanta showcased one of its worse defensive efforts of the season albeit while still forcing 20+ turnovers failed to capitalize down the stretch with a turnover of their o...

The Atlanta Hawks utilize its high-powered offensive backcourt to push the Houston Rockets to the brink in the first half and much of the 3rd Quarter before the Rockets took off on a 12- 1 run.  Size mattered on Thursday night at State Farm Arena between two franchises, both on the back end of back-to-back contests despite a low scoring first half. Entering the game on a 4-game winning streak was...

In a rematch from a meeting less than 2 weeks ago, Atlanta Hawks stand on business and win their 4th consecutive game including their 3rd in a row versus Boston in Massachusetts.  After ATL jumped out to a 26-9 run from the tip, they extended a 32-11 run and never looked back by replying with a converted basket to Boston's efforts to cut the deficit albeit with physicality and efficient shooting d...

The Atlanta Hawks have won the last 11 consecutive games at State Farm Arena (including 8 of the last 13 overall) over the Phoenix Suns. On Friday in a competitive down-to-the-wire contest, ATL was efficient from the field yet committed 20+ turnovers and rebounded at an elite level.  DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste dissect how Devin Booker's injury impacted the 4th quarter, how Atlanta managed to...

The Atlanta Hawks extend its win streak to 5 of its last 6 versus the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum to snap a 4-game losing streak and continue their dominance on the road versus the Western Conference that showcased a combination of 35+ ties & lead changes.  Former Grizzly, Luke Kennard reminded Memphis of his shooting abilities as a perimeter threat shooting 80% from distance and tallying...

Over the years there's been countless battles between the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics that have dwindled down to the wire. That wasn't the case on Saturday evening at State Farm Arena.  Starters, Jaylen Brown & Sam Hauser combined for more than Boston's total points (71). It has become evident that not only is ATL in need of more frontcourt depth but in addition there appears to be a cons...

The Atlanta Hawks continue to play some of its best, competitive brand of basketball versus the Western Conference on the road but competitive wouldn't be enough as the Portland Trailblazers crashed the party and played 'spoiler' in the homecoming for Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum at the Moda Center.  The 117-101 Portland win becomes the 9th consecutive versus Atlanta including 6 of its last 8 a...

The Atlanta Hawks' frontcourt of Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu picked the wrong night to have a poor performance versus some of the best that the NBA has to offer... LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers.  LAL shot 60% from the field and distance at the half and over 50% for the game while dominating the 2nd half of the 2nd quarter en route to going on a 26-8 run after a tie game...

In the debut of newly-named Atlanta Hawks players CJ McCollum & Corey Kispert, Luke Kennard led by example with efficient perimeter shooting (22 points, 8/11FG, 6/9 3pt) on Sunday at Oracle Arena versus Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors.  Despite 30+ points from both Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, 10 of the remaining 11 active players in action for the Warr...

Zaccharie Risacher, Luke Kennard, Dyson Daniels and now Mohamed Gueye are now on the consistent scoring uptick in recent games. On Wednesday at State Farm Arena, Atlanta added a number to the left result column with contributions from its starters (and bench) to limit New Orleans' road wins to two.  The frontcourt play of Kristaps Porzingis and Mohamed Gueye was electric, specifically in the first...

A sign of pride is on the line Monday at ScotiaBank Arena in Toronto as the Atlanta Hawks try to avoid being swept in the season series by the Raptors.  Toronto's Big 3 of Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett combined for 50+ points yet again in its 2nd of back-to-back meetings versus Atlanta in which both DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste question what the Hawks from their meeting just 48...

After recent struggles and injuries, the Toronto Raptors (currently 4th best record in the Eastern Conference) continue its magical season as one of the most surprising and improved teams in the NBA with a season series win after taking a 3-0 lead on the Atlanta Hawks.  After only trailing by a single basket entering the 4th quarter, ATL was outscored 27-11 and doubled its turnover total from the...

With a win on Friday at Madison Square Garden versus the New York Knicks, the Atlanta Hawks has continued to make one of the NBA's most intriguing rivalries more interesting, albeit without star guard Trae Young.  Outscoring New York per quarter for the first 3 including a barrage of various 8-0 runs and holding NYK to under 100 points in the game, ATL delivers the Knicks only their loss of the se...

The Atlanta Hawks shine bright to end the 2025 calendar year (and its 7-game losing streak) in lieu of the return of Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Johnson for Wednesday's early contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.  ATL relied much on its energy and fast start to upend MIN and crash the welcome home reunion for one of the biggest stars in the league and Atlanta-native, Anthony Edwards resultin...

Atlanta Falcons topple the Los Angeles Rams in a thrilling Monday Night Football clash, sparked by Bijan Robinson's electrifying 229-yard, two-touchdown performance. Is Robinson now the league’s most dynamic playmaker? Xavier Watts and Jesse Bates anchor a resurgent Falcons defense, racking up interceptions and stifling Puka Nacua for most of the game. Special teams drama and crucial moments from...

With its 2 potential all-stars (and team's assist leaders, Jalen Johnson & Trae Young) inactive, the visiting Atlanta Hawks push the reigning defending World Champion Oklahoma City Thunder to the brink.  What did we learn and what signs of optimism exists?  Why does Atlanta look so positively different without its primary contributors?  DeShaun Tate expounds on how ATL competed down the stretch ve...

Atlanta Falcons consider Matt Ryan for a front office role—could this move reignite the franchise’s Super Bowl hopes? Arthur Blank’s interest in bringing Ryan back sparks debate: is he the missing piece for Atlanta’s culture and leadership, or just a PR play? Analysts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, and Jarvis Davis weigh the pros and cons, drawing parallels to the 49ers and John Lynch, and questi...