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Atlanta Hawks X-Factor: A New Sharpshooter

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The Atlanta Hawks struggled from beyond the arc last season, ranking near the bottom of the league in 3-point efficiency. Despite having talented scorers like Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, Atlanta’s lack of consistent outside shooting often stalled its offense. The addition of Luke Kennard to the Hawks could provide the perimeter threat the team has long needed, immediately … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks X-Factor: A New Sharpshooter

Extensions Not Expected For Hawks’ Young, Suns’ Williams

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The Hawks will not sign star point guard Trae Young to an extension before the season begins, league sources tell Fred Katz and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The news doesn’t come as a surprise — Jake Fischer reported a couple months ago that the two sides weren’t expected to discuss an extension during the offseason. Katz and Vardon say the Hawks want to see how the new-look … [Read more...] about Extensions Not Expected For Hawks’ Young, Suns’ Williams

Warriors, Lakers Top 2025 NBA Franchise Valuations

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The Warriors are still the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2025 on Thursday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $11.33 billion, which represents an incredible 24% increase from last year’s $9.14 billion valuation. The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, at $12.8 billion, continue to … [Read more...] about Warriors, Lakers Top 2025 NBA Franchise Valuations

Trae Young, Hawks Won’t Agree To Extension Before Start Of Season

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Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks will not agree to a contract extension before the start of the season. Young could become an unrestricted free agent in 2026 if he does not sign an extension and also declines his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season. Young is eligible to sign for up to $229 million over four seasons. The Hawks want to evaluate how their team plays … [Read more...] about Trae Young, Hawks Won’t Agree To Extension Before Start Of Season