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Wizards star Trae Young’s No. 3 jersey isn’t just a homage to favorite players Chris Paul, Allen Iverson

Washington Wizards star Trae Young’s decision to wear No. 3 entering the 2026-27 NBA season carries a deeper meaning than simply honoring two of his favorite players, Chris Paul and Allen Iverson. After spending eight seasons wearing No. 11 with the Atlanta Hawks, Young switched to No. 3 following his arrival in Washington. However, the […] The post Wizards star Trae Young’s No. 3 jersey isn’t just a homage to favorite players Chris Paul, Allen Iverson appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Braves News: Brett Wisely to 40-man roster, Tate Southisene, and more

The Atlanta Braves have already made some moves this offseason, according to the transaction log. Most notably, infielder Brett Wisely was selected to the major league roster. Outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett, and infielder Luke Williams elected free agency.  Given his limited big league experience, the decision to add Wisely to […]

Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 player preview: Lugentz Dort

The Atlanta Hawks made several additions to their team during the offseason, but there was none bigger than acquiring Lu Dort. After lacking consistent depth in the wing department last season, the Hawks made an effort to improve that area, and Dort ended up being a big key in improving the roster. Coming from a […]

Mavs-Hawks Preseason Quoteboard: “We didn’t guard the ball nearly as well as we’re capable of.”

The Dallas Mavericks (1-3) fell to the Atlanta Hawks (4-1), 135-111, in Friday’s final preseason tuneup before the 2026-27 regular season starts on Wednesday. Here is what first-year head coach Dusty May, rookie big man Morez Johnson Jr. and new Maverick swing man Zaccharie Risacher had to say in their postgame press availability. Dusty May […]

‘A Recipe for Success’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Atlanta Hawks 135-111 As Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Make Home Debut Together

DALLAS — The Atlanta Hawks took the lead for good with 2:47 left in the first quarter Friday night and held it the rest of the way, beating the Dallas Mavericks 135-111 at American Airlines Center. The loss closed the Mavericks’ preseason at 1-3, five days before they open the regular season in Houston. Atlanta […]

Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-111 preseason loss to the Atlanta Hawks

The final score may not have been pretty, but there will be plenty of takeaways in both directions from the Dallas Mavericks’ (1-3) 135-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks (4-1) at American Airlines Center on Friday. Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving were brilliant. The Mavericks’ defense and 3-point shooting struggled for long stretches at a […]

“Reportedly Disappeared Off the Face of the Earth”: MLB Star Reportedly Changes Number and Goes Missing After PED Suspension

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is still owed $15 million for 2027, yet nobody in the organization has reportedly heard from him. Two PED suspensions, a changed phone number, and a Venezuelan winter ball deal have made this offseason messy. “Jurickson Profar ‘disappeared off the face of the Earth’ after his 2nd PED suspension, per […] The post “Reportedly Disappeared Off the Face of the Earth”: MLB Star Reportedly Changes Number and Goes Missing After PED Suspension appeared first...

Michael Penix Jr. gets green light to play for Falcons vs Bears in Week 6 of 2026 NFL season

The Atlanta Falcons will get their top quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., back under center for Week 6 game against the Chicago Bears. The Atlanta Falcons have a good test ahead of them in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season as they play the Chicago Bears . Now, they will thankfully have their best quarterback available in Michael Penix Jr . According to Tori McElhaney of Fox 5 Sports , “ Michael Penix Jr. is officially good to go. ” Penix couldn’t finish the Week 5 game against the Ravens as he...

‘Most Athletic Perimeter Defenders’: Dusty May Wants Atlanta Hawks To Test Dallas Mavericks’ Ball Security, Transition Defense

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wants the Atlanta Hawks to test his team’s ball security and transition defense in Friday night’s preseason finale at American Airlines Center. Two days earlier, Dallas committed 27 turnovers in a 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Atlanta brings two All-Defensive perimeter players to Dallas. Dyson Daniels […]

‘Heck Of A One-Two Punch’: Dusty May Praises Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg’s Communication Before Mavericks-Hawks

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will play together for the second time Friday night, when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks. It is the first time the two will share the floor at American Airlines Center, and both are in the starting lineup. Their only game together came Oct. […]

‘Definitely Going To Be More Than 9’: Dusty May Plans Deeper Dallas Mavericks Rotation After Studying NBA’s Best Teams

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May expects to play more than nine players in his rotation this season, and his staff spent the last couple of weeks studying how the league’s best teams from the past three or four seasons used their benches. May discussed the plan before Friday’s preseason finale against the Atlanta […]

‘Sass Is Back Playing’: Dallas Mavericks Clear Marcus Sasser For Preseason Debut, Sit Max Christie And Tarik Biberović Against Atlanta Hawks

DALLAS — Marcus Sasser will make his preseason debut Friday night when the Dallas Mavericks close their exhibition schedule against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before the game. Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. will also play, while Max Christie and Tarik Biberović will sit. May opened his pregame availability […]

Bears list Caleb Williams as questionable as star QB eyes Week 6 return

The Chicago Bears list Caleb Williams as questionable for their Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in the 2026 NFL season. The Chicago Bears are trying to bounce back from an uneven 2-2 start to the 2026 NFL season as they prepare for a Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, amid lingering uncertainty over whether quarterback Caleb Williams will play, but Ben Johnson provided an encouraging update . Williams has been a full participant in practice this week and appears to h...

Hawks at Mavs, preseason: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

The Hawks travel to Dallas to conclude their preseason schedule. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX Start Time: 8:00 PM EDT TV: Atlanta News First (WANF), Peachtree Sports Network (PSN/WPCH) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) […]

Long-time catcher joins Tigers coaching staff after 14 MLB seasons

The Detroit Tigers are adding former Major League Baseball catcher Martin Maldonado to their coaching staff as a quality control coach, reuniting the 40-year-old with manager AJ Hinch. Maldonado, who spent 14 seasons in MLB, will join Detroit after working as a special assistant with the Atlanta Braves during the 2026 season. The Athletic first […] The post Long-time catcher joins Tigers coaching staff after 14 MLB seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .