Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images A nervy game brought home in the final moments. The Hawks kicked off their 2024-25 campaign with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The first starting lineup of the season was a defense-orientated selection: Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, De’Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, and Clint Capela. The team got off to a hot start, coming away with … [Read more...] about Okongwu career game powers Hawks to 120-116 opening night victory
Young, Okongwu lift Hawks to victory in feisty opening night affair with Brooklyn
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images An entertaining opening act for the Hawks to begin the new season! The Atlanta Hawks began their 2024-25 campaign with a home victory against the Brooklyn Nets, 120-116 at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. Trae Young led the Hawks with 30 points and 12 assists, while Onyeka Okongwu scored a career-high 28 points. For the Nets, the … [Read more...] about Young, Okongwu lift Hawks to victory in feisty opening night affair with Brooklyn
Peachtree Hoops Roundtable: wherein we predict the record this season
Photo by Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images How many games do the Hawks win? In the lead up to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, we had some big questions about this Atlanta Hawks team that need answering. This is the fifth and final of many roundtable topics we here at Peachtree Hoops are weighing in on. The previous one can be found here. What is your prediction … [Read more...] about Peachtree Hoops Roundtable: wherein we predict the record this season
2024-25 Atlanta Hawks player preview: De’Andre Hunter
Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images One of the more polarizing players on the roster, De’Andre Hunter’s on-court production could swing the season for the Atlanta Hawks in 2024-25. Despite being one of Atlanta’s better defenders, and coming off of the best shooting season of his career, no player has drawn the ire of Hawks fans quite like De’Andre Hunter has over … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Atlanta Hawks player preview: De’Andre Hunter
Report: Jalen Johnson, Hawks agree on five-year, $150 million pact
Photo by Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images Atlanta extends and locks up its young core player. Just after the 6 PM EDT rookie contract extension deadline, we finally received the report we had been waiting for all offseason. In advance of restricted free agency in 2025, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Atlanta Hawks and Jalen Johnson have agreed on a five-year, … [Read more...] about Report: Jalen Johnson, Hawks agree on five-year, $150 million pact