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Join us for the 2026-27 Hawks season on the SB Nation app

Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak! Quite a few of you have downloaded […]

Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 player preview: CJ McCollum

CJ McCollum happened to be one of the biggest additions for the Atlanta Hawks last season, and once he was inserted into the starting lineup, they became a top-tier team. They had the best net rating in the second half of the season, and it led them to the No. 6 seed and a playoff […]

PTH Roundtable: debating the best lineups

This is the third of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The third question: what would be your preferred starting and closing lineup(s) and why? Wes: I’m a big proponent of putting your best defensive lineup out on the floor to begin the […]

Dream reestablish identity for first franchise WNBA Finals win

“We just got back to our identity about who we are, and kept our foot on the pedal, and we didn’t let up, and everybody was just on the same page. We had each other’s back, and that’s just Atlanta basketball.” Angel Reese gave that statement to the media after leading the Atlanta Dream to […]

PTH Roundtable: who will break out?

This is the second of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The second question: who will have the biggest breakout performance and why? Wes: For me, Aaron Wiggins has a chance to shine in a featured bench role. The Thunder were so deep […]

Onsi Saleh’s tax comments reinforce the Hawks’ patient approach

Onsi Saleh has consistently emphasized financial flexibility, but his latest comments offer an important clarification: Atlanta has the authority to enter the luxury tax when the right opportunity comes. During an appearance on SiriusXM, the Hawks’ president of basketball operations discussed navigating the NBA’s apron restrictions and making responsible roster decisions. “Even with us, we […]

PTH Roundtable: biggest impact from a new player?

This is the first of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The first question: which newly acquired player will have the biggest impact for the Hawks this season? Wes: I think Luguentz Dort will bring a level of toughness, defensive versatility, and an […]

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 […]

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) […]

Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 player preview: Asa Newell

Asa Newell is coming into Year 2 of his career, and there’s a good chance that he’ll have a bigger role when looking at the frontcourt. In his rookie season, Newell was fighting for minutes with players such as Mouhamed Gueye and Jonathan Kuminga, but with the former currently rehabbing from injury and the latter […]

Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 player preview: Zuby Ejiofor

Zuby Ejiofor enters his rookie season with an opportunity to turn his energy and versatility into meaningful minutes for the Atlanta Hawks. Frontcourt injuries have created an opening. Henri Veesaar is expected to miss the entire season after tearing his right ACL, while Mouhamed Gueye is recovering from a fractured left foot. Their absences leave […]

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Jalen Johnson

Editor’s note: this is the first piece from new staff writer Joey Walraven. He’ll be contributing to our site’s coverage. Please give him a warm welcome as we’re excited for him to join our team at Peachtree Hoops. Jalen Johnson was having his best year of his young career in 2024-25 before a torn labrum […]

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Onyeka Okongwu

Onyeka Okongwu enters his seventh NBA season with his perimeter game taking shape and his long-term future in Atlanta approaching an important checkpoint. Coming off the best three-point shooting season of his career, Okongwu gives the Hawks something valuable at center: a player who can stretch the floor without sacrificing the mobility that makes him […]

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

Atlanta and Oklahoma City will be resting veterans and playing most young players in this preseason tuneup. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:00 PM EDT TV: Atlanta News First (WANF), Peachtree Sports Network (PSN) […]

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Dyson Daniels

When the Atlanta Hawks made the trade to move on from the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray partnership — sending Murray to New Orleans — the acquisition of Dyson Daniels appeared to be more of an afterthought: a player to take a flier on but not the main reason you make the trade. Then came Daniels’ stunning […]

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Aaron Wiggins

Editor’s note: this is the first piece from new staff writer Garrett Brown. He’ll be contributing to our site’s coverage. Please give him a warm welcome as we’re excited for him to join our team at Peachtree Hoops. A champion lands in the A. Aaron Wiggins brings versatility and championship experience to an Atlanta Hawks […]

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

The Hawks play their third preseason game in Indiana. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN Start Time: 7:00 PM EDT TV: N/A Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: NBA League Pass, Youtube TV (NBA League Pass)

Reese, Canada help Dream sweep to reach first Finals in 13 years!

The Dream finished off a sweep in thrilling fashion over a New York championship core! Angel Reese, in just her first season, leads Atlanta to the promised land with a 22-point, 9-rebound performance. Full recap below: The Dream came into tonight’s game looking to clinch their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013. They would have […]

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Jock Landale

Jock Landale made his presence in Atlanta known almost immediately, recording a career night after a trade deadline acquisition. Landale was on his way to Utah in a trade from the Grizzlies until he was told to “get off the [dang] plane.” He found out he was being rerouted to the Hawks, and so he […]

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s debut season with the Atlanta Hawks was one that could only be described as resounding success. Embracing a larger role compared to the one he saw with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Alexander-Walker raised his scoring output 9.4 points to 20.8 points per game en route to winning the NBA’s Most Improve Player Award. From […]

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks player preview: The two-ways

As we embark on a new Hawks season, it’s time to preview the members that will shape the next nine months or so. The Hawks have all three of their two-way spots filled, but these contracts don’t count against the salary cap and so these spots are often subject to movement throughout the season. Still, […]

Angel Reese named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

Just a day after the Atlanta Dream finished a sweep of the Washington Mystics to advance to their first WNBA playoff semifinals since 2018, a star player took home major silverware. It was announced today that Angel Reese has won the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Reese averaged 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, […]

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