Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images Explaining why Vit Krejci was kept on a two-way contract and more. As we transition into the offseason, the franchise will have to answer some unsettling questions about the disappointing performance this past season. Despite ostensibly being set up to grab an Eastern Conference playoff spot over the past few year, in 2023-24 … [Read more...] about Untangling the Vit Krejci roster knot and a look ahead to free agency
Rumor Roundup: Have we seen the last of the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray era?
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images A long offseason is here. After going all in to bring Dejounte Murray from San Antonio to Atlanta in the summer of 2022, the franchise has now reached an ominous crossroads. Murray was supposed to pair with Trae Young in the backcourt to give the Hawks a dangerous outlet when teams key in on Young. Additionally, his defensive … [Read more...] about Rumor Roundup: Have we seen the last of the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray era?
Hawks look towards draft lottery, miss out on Sacramento pick for now
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Just one pick in the 2024 NBA Draft for Atlanta. It’s been a rough few weeks for the Atlanta Hawks. They ended the season with seven straight losses, including an ugly season-ending loss to the Bulls in front of a national audience in the Play-In Tournament. Injuries, of course, were a big reason for the decline, but now all focus is on … [Read more...] about Hawks look towards draft lottery, miss out on Sacramento pick for now
Hawks season officially ends in 131-116 defeat to Bulls
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports A bitter end. The Atlanta Hawks were in Chicago on Wednesday night to take on the Bulls in the 9/10 Play-In matchup. The winner of this game will go to Miami on Friday to face the Heat for the 8-seed in the playoffs. Atlanta and Chicago played two weeks ago — and the Hawks won in convincing fashion with the help of the three-ball falling — … [Read more...] about Hawks season officially ends in 131-116 defeat to Bulls
Hawks unable to counter final Chicago punch as season ends in Play-In loss to Bulls
Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images When the Bulls threw the third quarter punch, the Hawks could not reply and they stumbled to defeat. The Atlanta Hawks’ 2023-24 season officially came to an end as the Hawks fell short in the NBA’s Play-In tournament fixture against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Wednesday night, 131-116. Dejounte Murray led the Hawks in … [Read more...] about Hawks unable to counter final Chicago punch as season ends in Play-In loss to Bulls