Last Word On Pro Basketball

The Atlanta Hawks made it clear on draft night that they viewed Asa Newell as the right pick for their future. The path to get him, though, was a little unconventional. Sitting at pick No. 13, the Hawks strongly considered taking Newell there. Instead, they pivoted into a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire their 2026 first-round pick. That move let them slide down … [Read more...] about Is Asa Newell The Right Pick For Atlanta Hawks At 23?

The Atlanta Hawks didn’t extend Dyson Daniels just because he’s young and talented. They committed to Dyson Daniels showcasing his versatility on both ends of the floor. On any given night, he can initiate the offense, rebound like a wing, defend at an elite level, and still find ways to score without dominating the ball. That all-around impact, capped by him winning Most … [Read more...] about Hawks Rising Star Showcasing His Versatility

Many people predicted that Jalen Johnson would take a big leap this season. He showed promising flashes in the previous two campaigns, but both were cut short by injuries. Ankle sprains and a fractured wrist disqualified Johnson for the Most Improved Player award in the 2023-24 season. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury last January while averaging career-high numbers … [Read more...] about Hawks Potential All-Star Emerges As Triple-Double Threat

Dyson Daniels burst onto the scene in his first season as a starter in the 2024-25 campaign. He averaged career highs across the board and took home the Most Improved Player award. His lockdown defense against the game’s best earned him a runner-up finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting and a First-Team All-Defense selection. His defensive prowess carried over into the … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels’ 3-Point Struggles Present New Challenge for Hawks