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The Hawks have gone 12-8 without Young in the lineup, and they believe his fit with a rising core in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher and Onyeka Okongwu will elevate the team.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Hawks have gone 12-8 without Young in the lineup, and they believe his fit with a rising core in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher and Onyeka Okongwu will elevate the team.
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Hawks star Trae Young, who sustained a sprained MCL on Oct. 29, is optimistic about returning to action this month, sources said.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hawks star Trae Young, who sustained a sprained MCL on Oct. 29, is optimistic about returning to action this month, sources said.
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As I was saying, weak side low man doing a great job sticking to the roller while the big recovers
The Hawks have been playing great defense with 2 to the ball tonight. Weak side low man doing a g OH MY GOODNESS ONYEKA
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As I was saying, weak side low man doing a great job sticking to the roller while the big recovers
The Hawks have been playing great defense with 2 to the ball tonight. Weak side low man doing a g OH MY GOODNESS ONYEKA
December 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The Hawks have been playing great defense with 2 to the ball tonight. Weak side low man doing a g OH MY GOODNESS ONYEKA
Respectfully CJ what the heck is this
December 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Respectfully CJ what the heck is this
The Hawks will start Onyeka Okongwu tonight dispite Kristaps Porzingis’ health
December 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The Hawks will start Onyeka Okongwu tonight dispite Kristaps Porzingis’ health
Amid uncertainty, both KP and Jalen Johnson are available tonight
December 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Amid uncertainty, both KP and Jalen Johnson are available tonight
A big part of the conversation around Zaccharie Risacher’s production comes from a misunderstanding of his skillset imo. Expectations of him to become a Kevin Durant/Jayson Tatum type shot creator at the 3 are always going to disappoint. He was never that, he’ll never be that
December 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A big part of the conversation around Zaccharie Risacher’s production comes from a misunderstanding of his skillset imo. Expectations of him to become a Kevin Durant/Jayson Tatum type shot creator at the 3 are always going to disappoint. He was never that, he’ll never be that
A player of Giannis’ caliber being available is a hard thing to pass up.
That said, Jalen and Giannis offensively would be a hellish watch spacing-wise, especially if Dyson is still there. We’ll see!
That said, Jalen and Giannis offensively would be a hellish watch spacing-wise, especially if Dyson is still there. We’ll see!
December 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A player of Giannis’ caliber being available is a hard thing to pass up.
That said, Jalen and Giannis offensively would be a hellish watch spacing-wise, especially if Dyson is still there. We’ll see!
That said, Jalen and Giannis offensively would be a hellish watch spacing-wise, especially if Dyson is still there. We’ll see!
Keep Bill Simmons faaaaaaaaar far away from any Hawks fake trades. I can’t recall a time where he’s suggested a sensible one for the franchise
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Keep Bill Simmons faaaaaaaaar far away from any Hawks fake trades. I can’t recall a time where he’s suggested a sensible one for the franchise
A loss is a loss, but I can’t be mad at the Hawks’ effort in this one. It matters to me that we pushed the best team in the east this far after a double overtime back to back with travel
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
A loss is a loss, but I can’t be mad at the Hawks’ effort in this one. It matters to me that we pushed the best team in the east this far after a double overtime back to back with travel
9-0 run for the Pistons to end the 3rd against everyone’s favorite lineup combination, Wallace-Kennard-Krecji
December 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
9-0 run for the Pistons to end the 3rd against everyone’s favorite lineup combination, Wallace-Kennard-Krecji
Looking forward to the Hawks to lean into some hyper freaky Jalen at the 5 Risacher at the 4 lineups
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Looking forward to the Hawks to lean into some hyper freaky Jalen at the 5 Risacher at the 4 lineups
Expecting a lot of Wallace/Kennard/Krecji
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Expecting a lot of Wallace/Kennard/Krecji
Don’t count on Jalen tomorrow. Or Zacch. Or NAW. Or a win, if I’m
being honest
being honest
December 1, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Don’t count on Jalen tomorrow. Or Zacch. Or NAW. Or a win, if I’m
being honest
being honest
That said, too often he gets cut off of a drive and caught without a plan. Those moments where he’s just holding the ball at the free throw line and looking around really choke the rest of the offense.
Don get it twisted tho, Jalen is simply a star
Don get it twisted tho, Jalen is simply a star
Jalen is legit. Actually legit. He’s here
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 AM
That said, too often he gets cut off of a drive and caught without a plan. Those moments where he’s just holding the ball at the free throw line and looking around really choke the rest of the offense.
Don get it twisted tho, Jalen is simply a star
Don get it twisted tho, Jalen is simply a star
Jalen is legit. Actually legit. He’s here
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Jalen is legit. Actually legit. He’s here
Forget all that. Watch him dunk
If you want to really understand Mo Gueye’s impact, don’t look at the box score. Look at the amount of times that the other team doesn’t make a pass to his guy or shoot when he’s the defender. He just takes things away
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Forget all that. Watch him dunk
If you want to really understand Mo Gueye’s impact, don’t look at the box score. Look at the amount of times that the other team doesn’t make a pass to his guy or shoot when he’s the defender. He just takes things away
November 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
If you want to really understand Mo Gueye’s impact, don’t look at the box score. Look at the amount of times that the other team doesn’t make a pass to his guy or shoot when he’s the defender. He just takes things away
The Hawks are getting into the paint with no plan. Collapsing the defense is great if there’s crisp drive and kick, but if you get deep into the paint and just don’t have a plan you’re just playing in traffic
November 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The Hawks are getting into the paint with no plan. Collapsing the defense is great if there’s crisp drive and kick, but if you get deep into the paint and just don’t have a plan you’re just playing in traffic
Risacher just… runs past people.
November 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Risacher just… runs past people.
This close out in the corner from Keaton is a thing of beauty. Closing with that speed and still being able to change direction and cover the drive is incredible stuff
November 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This close out in the corner from Keaton is a thing of beauty. Closing with that speed and still being able to change direction and cover the drive is incredible stuff
Dyson is inhuman. Watch his head: he watches the ball handler the whole time, but still sits just outside of the passing lane to Mitchell. When did he even see Mitchell fill that lane?
November 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Dyson is inhuman. Watch his head: he watches the ball handler the whole time, but still sits just outside of the passing lane to Mitchell. When did he even see Mitchell fill that lane?
NAW mentioned the Hawks sending two to the ball on PnR last night. Here’s an example of that where they rotated well to cover passing lanes after doubling the ball handler. Watch Zacch, Jalen and NAW after the pass is made
November 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NAW mentioned the Hawks sending two to the ball on PnR last night. Here’s an example of that where they rotated well to cover passing lanes after doubling the ball handler. Watch Zacch, Jalen and NAW after the pass is made
Zaccharie Risacher’s ability to run the floor cannot be overstated. This is an essential part of how the Hawks want to play
November 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Zaccharie Risacher’s ability to run the floor cannot be overstated. This is an essential part of how the Hawks want to play