Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis In No Rush For Contract Extension

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis is currently eligible for a contract extension with his new team after the Boston Celtics traded him over the summer. The former All-Star, however, told Fred Katz of The Athletic that he’s in no hurry to negotiate a new deal. “I know that’s an option,” Porzingis said of a potential […]

James Foglio  •  16 Oct 2025
Hawks Trade Kobe Bufkin To Nets For Cash Considerations

The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. This deal will create a $5.4 million trade exception for Atlanta. Hawks Acquire $110,000 In Cash, Open Roster Flexibility Atlanta will reportedly acquire $110,000 in cash, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Hawks now […]

James Foglio  •  16 Sep 2025
Former NBA Player Jason Collins Undergoing Treatment For Brain Tumor

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced Thursday. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” Collins’ family said […]

James Foglio  •  12 Sep 2025
Long-Term Outlook For Trae Young With Hawks Reportedly ‘Murky’

Appearing on “The Hoop Collective” podcast Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon reported that Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks is “murky” at this juncture. “The long-term outlook for Trae Young in Atlanta is murky at the minimum at this point. This is a guy who has been the face of the Atlanta Hawks […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2025
N’Faly Dante Joins Hawks After Rockets Decline Matching Offer Sheet

Restricted free agent center N’Faly Dante will join the Atlanta Hawks after the Houston Rockets declined to match the two-year, $45 million offer sheet he signed with Atlanta, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. N’Faly Dante Entering Second NBA Season Dante appeared in just four NBA regular-season games last season after going undrafted out of Oregon. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Aug 2025
Trae Young, Hawks Unlikely To Negotiate New Contract This Offseason

Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young is set to enter the fourth season of his five-year, $215.15 million contract extension, and the former first-rounder has been eligible to sign a four-year, $229 million extension this summer. However, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Sunday that “league sources tell me there are no plans for Young and […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2025
Ex-NBA Player Danilo Gallinari’s Pregnant Wife Attacked By Shark

Former NBA player Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife, Eleonora Boi, experienced the “worst day” of her life when she was attacked by a shark while vacationing in Puerto Rico, according to TMZ Sports. Danilo Gallinari’s Pregnant Wife Was Bit At Carolina Resort Boi, who is pregnant with her third child, was bit by the apex predator […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2025
Former Hawks Owner Tom Cousins Dies At 93

Tom Cousins, the longtime real estate developer, philanthropist, and NBA owner responsible for bringing the Hawks from St. Louis to Atlanta, has passed away at the age of 93. Atlanta Hawks Called Tom Cousins A Transformative Leader The following statement was released on behalf of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena: “The Atlanta Hawks […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2025
NBA Executives Monitoring Trae Young’s Status With Hawks

NBA executives have been “closely watching and monitoring” the long-term status of Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Executives in Las Vegas were closely watching and monitoring the future and status of Atlanta’s Trae Young,” Charania reported during a Friday appearance on NBA Today. Trae Young Eligible To Sign […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2025