Soaring Down South

There aren’t many certainties in professional sports but the Atlanta Hawks can bank on a top-rated offensive output when Trae Young is on the floor. “The Hawks typically score at a good rate whenever he plays,” wrote Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report on September 23. “In each of the last three seasons, the Hawks’ marks […] Trae Young key for ‘optimistic’ Hawks outlook this season, … [Read more...] about Trae Young key for ‘optimistic’ Hawks outlook this season, analyst says

The Atlanta Hawks will hold their media day on October 2 with training camp set to open the following day and the season looming large. With those two key dates fast approaching, trade chatter has resumed to tie up loose ends. “The Dallas Mavericks’ interest in Clint Capela has been no secret this summer,” wrote […] Proposed trade sends 2023 lottery pick to Atlanta Hawks - … [Read more...] about Proposed trade sends 2023 lottery pick to Atlanta Hawks

This offseason has been interesting for the Atlanta Hawks as their moves have seemingly set them up for something larger, though that has yet to come to fruition. There have even been some who have called them out for failing to do more. But activity for the sake of activity is not a winning method […] 7 Free agents the Atlanta Hawks signed past their prime - Soaring Down South … [Read more...] about 7 Free agents the Atlanta Hawks signed past their prime

The Atlanta Hawks had a quiet offseason, but not for lack of trying. They traded John Collins to the Jazz and attempted to pry Pascal Siakam from the Raptors (subscription required). Getting the two-time All-Star would have been massive, but it hasn’t happened. The Hawks are eager to contend, but will primarily rely on internal growth […] Grade the trade: Hawks solve shooting … [Read more...] about Grade the trade: Hawks solve shooting woes in latest proposal

Amid all of the trade rumors, the Atlanta Hawks have a couple of legitimate pieces of business to handle with both Onyeka Okongwu and Saddiq Bey barreling toward restricted free agency next offseason. And the Los Angeles Lakers could have already provided the blueprint for how this should play out. Okongwu was the No. 6 […] Analyst points to Lakers for Hawks extension … [Read more...] about Analyst points to Lakers for Hawks extension predictions