Hawks

While the Hornets are off to a disappointing start this season, having won just four of their first 15 games, their depth in the middle hasn’t been as big a problem as it looked like it might be entering training camp. After trading Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic over the summer, Charlotte has gotten impressive production from rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner, who has started 14 games … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Diabate, Johnson, Powell, Herro, Sarr, Bagley

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is averaging 22 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists in his fifth NBA season, emerging as a potential All-Star after a career marked by setbacks. Johnson told Andscape that his breakthrough came from embracing the process and working with Lakers star LeBron James last offseason. The 23-year-old was selected 20th overall by Atlanta in 2021 … [Read more...] about Jalen Johnson Credits LeBron James Workouts For Breakout Season

The Hawks have been a different team with Trae Young out, for better or worse. … [Read more...] about Hawks must come to terms with unavoidable Trae Young reality no one can ignore

The Atlanta Hawks signed guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker to a four-year, $60.6 million contract this offseason. He wanted a bigger role than he previously had with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He came off the bench in the first five games of the 2025-26 campaign, scoring 16.2 points per contest. The former New Orleans Pelicans draft pick never averaged over 11.0 points in his … [Read more...] about Hawks Guard Enjoying Breakout 2025-26 Season

The Hawks starting Nickeil Alexander-Walker is becoming less of a hot take and more of a real discussion. As his minutes rise and his role sharpens, the question grows louder. Atlanta is still searching for a steady two-way balance around Trae Young, and Alexander-Walker keeps checking important boxes on both ends of the floor. Start Nickeil Alexander-Walker? Hawks’ Lineup … [Read more...] about Start Nickeil Alexander-Walker? Hawks’ Lineup Dilemma