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Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images Tough watch for sure. In the second game of preseason after a six-day layoff due to a rescheduled game, the Hawks once again suited up for an exhibition basketball contest. Atlanta welcomed the Philadelphia 76ers to State Farm Arena on Monday night, but the visitors wouldn’t have the services of superstar Joel Embiid for this … [Read more...] about Hawks unable to generate offense in tune-up loss to 76ers, 104-89

Photo by Adam HagyNBAE via Getty Images Could this versatile big man crack the rotation? Dominick Barlow might be the least well known of the Hawks full roster for the upcoming season, but there is some significant upside with this project big who spent the last two seasons in San Antonio with the Spurs. Barlow is a 6-foot-9 big man who can reasonably be deployed at … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Dominick Barlow

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Hawks’ second preseason game finally happened, but they came up short on Monday night. The Atlanta Hawks fell to defeat in their second preseason contest, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers 104-89 at State Farm Arena on Monday night. In the absence of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scored 14 points. For the … [Read more...] about Risacher continues to impress as Hawks struggle offensively in loss to Sixers

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images The Hawks faced a plethora of injuries down the stretch of the 2023-24 season, creating opportunities for less tenured players. Unfortunately for Seth Lundy, he fell victim to the injury bug. Though he logged just 52 minutes with the big club, Lundy had an impressive campaign in the G League under head coach Ryan Schmidt. From … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Seth Lundy

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Will he continue to be the starting center? Clint Capela is entering his 10th season in the league, which is tied for the highest on this young Atlanta Hawks. For years Capela has been the defensive anchor for the Hawks, but last season it was evident there was a drop off in his game. Capela averaged 11.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Atlanta Hawks player preview: Clint Capela