Atlanta Hawks Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/atlanta-hawks/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:55:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Atlanta Hawks Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/atlanta-hawks/ 32 32 Trae Young Talks About Dejounte Murray’s Departure https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trae-young-talks-about-dejounte-murrays-departure/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:55:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337100 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 […]

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]]> Report: Pelicans Prefer Dejounte Murray Over Trae Young https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/report-pelicans-prefer-dejounte-murray-over-trae-young/ Mon, 27 May 2024 01:18:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311667 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 […]

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]]> Atlanta Hawks Expected to Pursue Trades for Trae Young https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/atlanta-hawks-expected-to-pursue-trades-for-trae-young/ Mon, 13 May 2024 23:14:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311331 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 […]

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]]> Hawks’ Jalen Johnson (Ankle), Onyeka Okongwu (Toe) Out Indefinitely https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-jalen-johnson-ankle-onyeka-okongwu-toe-out-indefinitely/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:49:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310161 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 […]

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]]> Trae Young Has 3rd Most Point-Assist Double-Doubles This Season https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trae-young-has-3rd-most-point-assist-double-doubles-this-season/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:52:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310120 Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has recorded 36 point-assist double-doubles this NBA season, the third most in the league. Entering Tuesday’s game, only Tyrese Haliburton (42) and Luka Doncic (37) had more. In Atlanta’s 115-114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, Young returned after missing 23 games because of a torn ligament in […]

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]]> Dejounte Murray Records Career-High 44 Points on 44 FG Attempts Against Celtics https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/dejounte-murray-records-career-high-44-points-on-44-fg-attempts-against-celtics/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:53:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308839 Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray posted a career-high 44 points on 18-of-44 (40.9%) shooting from the field and 6-of-19 (31.6%) from 3-point range in Thursday night’s 123-122 overtime win against the Boston Celtics. His 44 attempts were a career high as well. The 2022 All-Star also finished with seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and […]

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]]> Hawks’ 30-Point Comeback Win Against Celtics Was Their Largest in Franchise History https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-30-point-comeback-win-against-celtics-was-their-largest-in-franchise-history/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:16:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308619 The Atlanta Hawks overcame a 30-point deficit in Monday night’s 120-118 win over the Boston Celtics, their largest comeback victory in franchise history in the play-by-play era (since at least 1997-98). According to Elias Sports, entering the matchup, the largest deficit the Hawks had overcame in a win since 1997-98, regardless of opponent, was 27 […]

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]]> Hawks waiving veteran guard Patty Mills https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-waiving-veteran-guard-patty-mills/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:48:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305576 The Atlanta Hawks are waiving 15-year veteran guard Patty Mills, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Hawks reportedly made the move to open a roster spot. Atlanta plans to fill the spot by converting guard Trent Forrest’s two-way deal into a standard NBA contract. Forrest has played 20 games this season, […]

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]]> Hawks are 750-750 in their last 1,500 games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-are-750-750-in-their-last-1500-games/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 02:14:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305015 The Atlanta Hawks are 750-750 in their last 1,500 games played. Excluding playoff wins, Atlanta’s W-L record during this stretch dates back to the 2004-05 season. The Hawks scored 156,041 points in that span, per StatMuse. According to the Basketball-Reference database, the Hawks’ all-time W-L record is 2,915-2,996. Atlanta has 49 playoff appearances and one […]

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]]> Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out for the ‘foreseeable future’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-center-onyeka-okongwu-toe-out-for-the-foreseeable-future/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:04:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304426 Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu has been ruled out indefinitely with a sprained left big toe. Okongwu, 23, suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter of Atlanta’s 136-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Feb. 12. Following an MRI a day later, the fourth-year center was diagnosed with the toe sprain and was initially […]

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]]> Hawks unwilling to trade veteran guard Bogdan Bogdanovic https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-unwilling-to-trade-veteran-guard-bogdan-bogdanovic/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:33:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302025 The Atlanta Hawks are still rumored to trade All-Star guard Dejounte Murray before the Feb. 8 deadline, but one player Atlanta wants to retain is veteran guard Bogdan Bogdanovic. “Despite the goal of trimming future salary, one player with a sizable contract going forward the Hawks seemingly want to keep past the trade deadline is […]

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]]> Hawks Fan Fails to Win $500 Prize After Opening 9 of 10 Briefcases With No Prize https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-fan-fails-to-win-500-prize-after-opening-9-of-10-briefcases-with-no-prize/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:44:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300673 An Atlanta Hawks fan was selected during the halftime show of Wednesday’s home game against the Orlando Magic to participate in a free throw contest on the court for a chance to win a $500 gift card. The goal was to make as many free throws as possible within a 30-second time frame. The number […]

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]]> Trae Young becomes 2nd-youngest NBA player to reach 10,000 points, 1,000 3-pointers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trae-young-becomes-2nd-youngest-nba-player-to-reach-10000-points-1000-3-pointers/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:44:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300404 At 25 years and 118 days old, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young became the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 points and 1,000 3-pointers, passing Jayson Tatum (25 years, 246 days). Young also accomplished this feat in the second-fewest games played (390), passing Donovan Mitchell (410). Moreover, Young became the 10th-youngest player in […]

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]]> Hawks’ Bogdan Bogdanovic has 100 3-pointers off the bench this season, the most by any reserve https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-bogdan-bogdanovic-has-made-100-3-pointers-off-the-bench-this-season-the-most-by-any-reserve/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 15:11:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299442 Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic has knocked down 100 3-pointers off the bench through 29 games in the second unit this season, the most by any reserve. It’s the sixth time since at least the 1979-80 season a Hawks player has hit 100 3s off the bench, with Bogdanovic doing it three of the six […]

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]]> Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter out at least 2 weeks with right knee injury https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-deandre-hunter-out-at-least-2-weeks-with-right-knee-injury/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:42:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298773 Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter will miss at least two weeks as he deals with inflammation in his right knee, the team announced Monday. An MRI revealed the inflammation on Saturday. Hunter, who has missed the past two games, is expected to undergo a nonsurgical procedure today. The five-year veteran will be reevaluated in approximately […]

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]]> Lakers Expected to Target Hawks’ Dejounte Murray for Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-expected-to-target-hawks-dejounte-murray-for-trade/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:14:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298768 The Los Angeles Lakers were named among the teams interested in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, and now the Lakers are also expected to express trade interest in Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. “Lakers front office has shown they’re going to do their due diligence around […]

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]]> Hawks’ Trae Young has 30+ points, 10+ assists in each of his last 6 games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trae-young-has-30-points-10-assists-in-his-last-6-games/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:04:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298693 Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has recorded at least 30 points and 10 assists in each of his last six games. In the last 50 years, NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook are the only other players to register five or more. Jordan logged five straight from April […]

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]]> Bogdan Bogdanovic 1st Hawks player to record 40+ points, 10+ 3-pointers in a game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bogdan-bogdanovic-1st-hawks-player-to-record-40-points-10-3-pointers-in-a-game/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:58:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=296855 Bogdan Bogdanovic is the first Atlanta Hawks player in franchise history to record over 40 points and 10 3-pointers in a single game. In Atlanta’s 129-122 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, Bogdanovic notched a career-high 40 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 36 minutes off the bench. The seven-year […]

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]]> Hawks’ Trae Young extends streak of 5+ assists to 123 straight games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-trae-young-extends-streak-of-5-assists-to-123-straight-games/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:51:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295134 Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young extended his streak of five-or-more assists to 123 straight games in Tuesday night’s 128-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His assists record dates back to Jan. 26, 2022. Young has logged at least five dimes in 93% of his career regular-season outings (343 of 369 games). However, the two-time All-Star […]

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]]> Who will win the 2024 NBA Title? Analyzing the top NBA Championship contenders https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/who-will-win-the-2024-nba-title-analyzing-the-top-nba-championship-contenders/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:16:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294781 Key Highlights: To be a title contender, you generally need to have an elite offense, elite defense, or be very balanced on both sides of the ball As of right now, ten NBA teams fall under at least one of those three categories The Boston Celtics look like the early frontrunner to win the NBA […]

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]]> Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-quin-snyder/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:04:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294001 User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Quin Snyder is known by many fans as the Xs and Os wizard who always looks a little sleep deprived as he’s monitoring his troops from the sidelines.  After eight seasons with the Utah Jazz, Snyder is now in the middle of his first […]

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]]> Charlotte Hornets are fastest growing franchise based on team value https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/charlotte-hornets-are-fastest-growing-franchise-based-on-team-value/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:52:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293439 The Charlotte Hornets are known by many fans as a small market team. And while that is true, they are also rapidly growing in value, at least according to Forbes’ yearly NBA team valuations. Rapid Growth In The Last Year In the Fall of 2022, Forbes valued the team at roughly 1.7 billion dollars (chump […]

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]]> Trae Young, Wife Shelby Miller Welcome New Baby Girl https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trae-young-wife-shelby-miller-welcome-new-baby-girl/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:32:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293125 On Monday, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young and his wife Shelby Miller welcomed a new addition to their family. Young, 25, shared an adorable photo on Instagram of his son Tydus Reign kissing his new baby sister Teal Dove. “Mama brought you into this world,” Young wrote. “Now Tydus & Dada are gonna protect you in this world.” […]

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]]> Is Trae Young playing tonight (Nov. 14) vs. Pistons? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/is-trae-young-playing-tonight-nov-14-vs-pistons/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:25:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293115 Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young (personal reasons) has been ruled out for tonight’s NBA In-Season Tournament road game against the Detroit Pistons. Young and his wife Shelby Miller are welcoming their second child to the world. Atlanta’s Kobe Bufkin (left thumb fracture) and Mouhamed Gueye (right low back stress fracture) have also been downgraded to out […]

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]]> Hawks rookie Kobe Bufkin out at least 2 weeks with fractured thumb https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hawks-rookie-kobe-bufkin-out-at-least-2-weeks-with-fractured-thumb/ Sat, 04 Nov 2023 14:56:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=290833 Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kobe Bufkin will be out at least two weeks after fracturing his left thumb while practicing Thursday night with the College Park Skyhawks, Atlanta’s G League affiliate. Bufkin, 20, sustained the injury while on an assignment with the G League team. X-rays taken Friday revealed the fracture. The 6-foot-4 guard will […]

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