Tag: Atlanta Hawks
Dyson Daniels is already making an early case for Most Improved Player of the Year. The Atlanta Hawks guard has made NBA history in the first 10 games of the season. Needless to say, the New Orleans Pelicans are wishing they had the young wing’s services right now. In 10 games, Daniels has recorded 36 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Houston Rockets forward AJ Griffin is “seriously considering” stepping away from basketball after two NBA seasons at the age of 21, according to Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Griffin, who was selected 16th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 draft out of Duke, did not provide a reason why he’s […]
Amazon Prime is in talks to become a major regional sports broadcaster for the NBA, MLB, and NHL, and could livestream Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, according to Josh Kosman of The New York Post. Amazon Prime could secure all Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, five MLB teams, and nine NHL […]
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena announced Thursday that they have promoted Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise and Chief Commercial Officer. Saltzman previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for the team, as well as State Farm Arena. When Saltzman served as the EVP and CRO, he was responsible […]
Atlanta Hawks star guard, Trae Young, recently shared some insight on the team’s summer. He appeared on Paul George’s podcast to discuss the offseason. Some of his remarks were certainly interesting to say the least. Young delved into the Hawks’ decision to trade Dejounte Murray and also talked about the NBA Draft. On top of […]
The New Orleans Pelicans are aiming to make a big splash or two this coming offseason. As a result, many have linked them to a possible trade with the Atlanta Hawks. In particular, for Trae Young. However, latest reports suggest the team would rather target the other star guard for Atlanta, Dejounte Murray. The Hawks […]
After the Atlanta Hawks landed the first overall draft pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, many expect them to trade Trae Young this offseason. The team is expected to pursue multiple offers for the All-Star guard. Both Trae Young and Dejounte Murray were the subject of trade rumors all throughout the regular season. Now, many […]
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Onyeka Okongwu (toe) are out indefinitely and will miss the Eastern Conference play-in tournament because of their injuries. Johnson, 22, will miss at least three weeks after spraining his right ankle Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. He missed six straight games last month after suffering an ankle […]
