There’s a sense among rival teams that Hawks guard Trae Young, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, and Hornets guard LaMelo Ball could all be available ahead of this February’s trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks. However, several scouts and executives who spoke to ESPN expressed reservations about the trio of star point guards. “I wouldn’t want any of … [Read more...] about NBA Execs Express Reservations About Young, Morant, LaMelo
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Bombshell Giannis report could doom Hawks’ playoff push before it even begins
The Hawks are dark-horse contenders for an Eastern Conference Championship this season, but a potential Giannis trade could ruin their chances. … [Read more...] about Bombshell Giannis report could doom Hawks’ playoff push before it even begins
The Underrated Asset Boosting Atlanta’s Draft Odds
The Atlanta Hawks already know how much one lucky lottery bounce can change everything. Two seasons ago, they jumped to No. 1 and used that pick on Zaccharie Risacher. That move reset the franchise’s timeline and identity. Now, another stealth asset could be lining up as their next big break: their ownership of the Bucks’ 2026 first-round pick. The Underrated Asset Boosting … [Read more...] about The Underrated Asset Boosting Atlanta’s Draft Odds
Southeast Notes: Johnson, Ball, Banchero, Magic, Sarr
Jalen Johnson‘s All-Star level season reached new heights on Sunday as the Hawks forward poured in a career-best 41 points against Philadelphia in a double-overtime win. He scored 12 of those points during the extra sessions. “I think that’s been the really exciting thing about the things he’s doing is, when he’s made mistakes, he hasn’t let it get to him,” Hawks head coach … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Johnson, Ball, Banchero, Magic, Sarr
Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link). Barnes led the surprising Raptors to a 14-7 record through the end of November, and the team posted the NBA’s sixth-best defensive rating … [Read more...] about Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace Named Defensive Players Of The Month