Atlanta Hawks

Dyson Daniels exposed the gap between Hawks fans' admiration and national-media skepticism with 20 points, dominant rim finishing, and four steals in...

Fresh off their season-opening win, the Atlanta Hawks (1-0) face the Hornets (1-0) at 7 p.m. EDT Friday in Charlotte as an early Eastern Conference test. Watch on Atlanta News First (WANF) and Peachtree Sports Network, with Atlanta favored by 2.5.

The Hawks aim to improve to 2-0 against the Hornets in a key divisional matchup after opening with a 132-125 win over Orlando.

• Confirmed inactives:...

• Season opener result: Atlanta defeated Orlando 132-125
• Key rotation call: Dorian Finney-Smith sat out by coach's decision
• Next step: Veteran forward must earn consistent minutes to become a reliable contributor

Kingston Flemings went scoreless in his 15-minute NBA debut but revealed abnormal determination and composure as a rookie point guard. His defensive intensity and playmaking stood out, though one game warrants measured expectations.

Atlanta signaled its priorities with a strict nine-man rotation in the 132-125 opener win over Orlando. Lu Dort entered first off the bench, rookie...

Atlanta's opening-night victory highlighted real depth the team hasn't had in years, with Dort and Wiggins combining for 24 bench points alongside...

• Traded down from No. 23 to No. 8 in 2025 draft after acquiring unprotected 2026 pick that became lottery selection
• Led Houston with 16.1 points...

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta with 31 points on 53% shooting and two late threes to seal the 132-125 win
• Dyson Daniels added 20 points,...

Atlanta channeled frustration from last season's Orlando incident into an emphatic opener.

• Aaron Wiggins dropped 16 points off the bench in 32...

Jalen Johnson gets an immediate chance to show he can be the Hawks' main catalyst in tonight's season opener at Orlando. Carl Dukes stressed he must prove "he's that dude" by becoming a nightly force opponents can't answer.

Atlanta opens against Orlando in a matchup with real Eastern Conference implications, as both teams sit close in playoff projections and every win...

• Hawks finished preseason 4-1 with clear optimism after major offseason changes.
• Flemings led the team in assists (21) and steals (6) while...

The Atlanta Hawks launch their 2026-27 campaign with a road test against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, marking their first chance to evaluate the projected rotation in regular-season action.

Atlanta's top proposed targets are Kyrie Irving and Jamal Murray.

• Irving's pricey but short contract lets Hawks renegotiate next summer while adding...

Jalen Johnson's December gauntlet against contenders like the Nuggets, Thunder, and Spurs will measure his ability to sustain Atlanta's No. 1 option over a full season. Preseason dominance sets the stage for these litmus tests.

The Hawks will stream their full regular season (except national games) on Prime Video in simulcast with local TV, a league first.

• 74 games air...

Jalen Johnson knows the hype is growing after his All-Star season and expanded Hawks role, yet he insists individual stats take a backseat to team...

Hawks open the season Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET in Orlando.

• Atlanta TV: ANF
• Atlanta stream: Fubo
• Orlando viewers get WRDQ-TV 27 and DAZN

Gueye's fractured foot and Veesaar's torn ACL force Atlanta to adjust its rotation without altering the projected starters.

• Starting five locked...