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Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images The outspoken franchise legend and Hall-of-Famer has much to say. The leading scorer in Atlanta Hawks franchise history, Dominique Wilkins, is uniquely qualified to speak on the current state of basketball and the NBA throughout the years. The nine-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA player and Hall of Fame inductee now … [Read more...] about Dominique Wilkins gives opinion on Murray, Edwards, and more in podcast appearance

National NBA writers have recently weighed in. With the trade of Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans, the focus has turned back to Trae Young’s long term future with the Atlanta Hawks. After being drafted in 2018, Young has been the de facto face of the franchise, overseeing some high highs as well as some unfortunate lows over the past six years. But with the Hawks … [Read more...] about Rumor Roundup: What is Trae Young’s market around the NBA?

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Big win towards playoff positioning. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 80-62 on Sunday to move their overall record to 11-21 on the season. The Dream never trailed in the game as they scored 25 points in the first quarter while limiting the Sparks to 12 points. Overall, for the game the Dream shot 41% on their … [Read more...] about Tina Charles leads Dream past Sparks 80-62

Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images Congrats to Bob! Bob Rathbun, who has called almost three decades of Hawks basketball as local the play-by-play announcer, is set to be enshrined forever as a legend of the state of Georgia sports. Rathbun was recently named as a member of the 69th class of inductees into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. He joins a number … [Read more...] about Long-time Hawks broadcaster Bob Rathbun to be inducted in Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images Tough last-second loss, but positives to be found. The Atlanta Dream’s three game winning streak ended with a 82-80 loss against the Phoenix Mercury on Friday. During their three-game winning streak, the Dream displayed a combination of offensive firepower, defensive tenacity, and strategic execution. Key players, such as Tina … [Read more...] about Mercury end Dream three game winning streak