Hawks trade news: Trae Young signs extension worth up to $207 million

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has agreed to a five-year, $207 million designated rookie maximum extension deal. However, there is one important incentive to this contract. If the All-Star guard is selected to one of the three All-NBA teams, the 30 percent escalator clause in his contract would guarantee the $172 million base pay […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Injury Update: Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu out 6 months after shoulder surgery

After Atlanta Hawks‘ Onyeka Okongwu underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder on Wednesday night, the 20-year-old center will take the next six months off. Okongwu is a 6’8″ two-time California Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019), selected sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. After agreeing to a rookie contract, Atlanta signed […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Bogdan Bogdanovic’s Multifaceted Impact on the Atlanta Hawks

Bobby Krivitsky examines Bogdan Bogdanovic’s impact on the Atlanta Hawks, who are 31-10 with him in the lineup since he returned from a knee injury.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Leading Guards: Simmons, Young Winning in Different Ways

The two point guards in the Eastern Conference second-round matchup are vastly different. While their size and skillsets are polar opposites, their dynamic play is spearheading their championship aspirations.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Standout Role Players In the Playoffs’ Early Stages

Bobby Krivitsky shines a spotlight on five role players whose performances stand out in the early stages of the playoffs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Noise Teams: Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference is loaded with talent among the top three teams. While there is a clear separation between them and the rest of the pack, there are a few teams that could upset the applecart. These are the Noise Teams that nobody wants to face once the playoffs begin.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Play-In Game — East

With the play-in tournament just around the corner, Matt John previews who in the Eastern Conference might qualify for it.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Can the Hawks Keep Up Their Strong Play?

Drew Maresca analyzes the Atlanta Hawks strong play and looks ahead at how they’ll fare in the final 16 games of the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Can Anyone Challenge the East’s Top Teams?

The Eastern Conference Finals will likely have two of the top three teams represented. While the rest of the teams in the East battle amongst themselves, do any of them have a shot to knock off Brooklyn, Philadelphia, or Milwaukee in the playoffs?

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021