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Cavaliers vs. Hawks Play-In: Odds, predictions, three things to watch

It's win or go home for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, with the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference up for grabs.

Benyam Kidane

Hawks vs. Hornets score, highlights: Atlanta advances to next Play-In game after cruising past Charlotte

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Hawks vs. Hornets on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from the Play-In Tournament game.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Hawks vs. Hornets on today? TV schedule, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game

Last season, the Hawks made a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals. This season, they'll have to win two Play-In games just to make the playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

Trae Young turns Madison Square Garden into personal playground vs. Knicks: 'It wasn't even that loud'

In his first appearance at MSG since last season's playoffs, Trae Young picked up right where he left off, dropping 45 points to lead the Hawks to a 117-111 win over the Knicks.

Benyam Kidane

One Play: Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is playing games with defenders in isolation

TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down the importance of one particular play from DeMar DeRozan's masterclass against the Hawks.

Scott Rafferty

Trae drops 43 as Hawks snap Suns win streak

Trae Young returned from a shoulder injury as the Hawks ended the Phoenix Suns' 11-game winning streak. All of a sudden, the Hawks are looking to make a playoff push.

Nick Metallinos

Heat showcasing stellar depth, ranking among Eastern Conference's elite despite injuries and absences

The Heat, missing Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro, fell to the Atlanta Hawks Friday night but despite that, they remain in a good place to make a second-half of the season run to the playoffs.

Nick Metallinos

Clutch Young shines for Hawks on MLK Day

The 6-foot-1 point guard scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and took over the final seven minutes of the contest against the defending NBA champions, to lead the Hawks to a 14-point comeback win.

Yash Matange

Bucks vs. Hawks live streams: How to watch TNT game without cable

The Hawks host a rematch of the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals on MLK Day.

Gilbert McGregor

Why do Grizzlies, Hawks always play NBA games on MLK Day?

While plenty of NBA teams will be taking the floor on MLK Day, the holiday holds a special significance for the Grizzlies and Hawks.

Yash Matange

Is Trae the East's best point guard?

Young is averaging 27.6 points and 9.3 assists this season. Only five other players in NBA history have put up those numbers and he's on track to do it for the second time in his career.

Benyam Kidane

The Knicks win their third straight

RJ Barrett and Julius Randle have found the form that helped lead the Knicks to the playoffs last season, helping the team to its third consecutive win, beating the Hawks in Atlanta, 117-108.

Nick Metallinos

Every player who will become eligible to be traded on Jan. 15

Saturday, Jan. 15 marks the date that some players who signed contracts in the offseason are eligible to be traded.

Nick Metallinos

Did the Knicks win the Cam Reddish trade?

The Hawks traded Cam Reddish to the Knicks for a 2022 first-round pick, a 2025 second-round pick, Kevin Knox and Solomon Hill.

Kyle Irving

Frustration growing in Atlanta following nine-straight home losses

The Hawks have now dropped nine games in a row at home, a streak that dates back to November.

Benyam Kidane

How to watch Lakers vs. Hawks

Two of the league's best scorers in Trae Young and LeBron James will meet on Friday when the Lakers host the Hawks.

Scott Rafferty

Stats to know from Trae Young's career night

Despite the loss, Young set and broke multiple NBA and franchise records with his monster 56-point, 14-assist performance against the Trail Blazers.

Yash Matange

NBA Panic Meter: More concerned about Hawks or Celtics?

The Celtics and Hawks have both fallen well short of expectations so far this season, but which team should you be more concerned about?

Kyle Irving

Who is the all-time NBA Christmas Day scoring leader?

As LeBron James continues to add to his tally, have a look at the top 10 all-time scoring leaders on Christmas Day, three of whom are still active.

Gilbert McGregor

Which NBA players have recorded a triple-double on Christmas?

Kemba Walker finished New York's win over Atlanta on Christmas Day with 10 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

NBA Christmas Day 2021: Betting odds, lines, point spreads and over/unders

Christmas is the marquee day on the NBA regular season schedule and this year's slate does not disappoint with matchups between Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Suns-Warriors, Lakers-Nets and Mavericks-Jazz.

Kyle Irving

NBA's 'City Edition' uniforms take holiday spotlight

The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Christmas Day predictions

Christmas Day is here with five blockbuster games on deck! Our Sporting News Staff give their predictions for the marquee day.

Benyam Kidane

What time are the Christmas NBA games?

The NBA Christmas Day slate includes five matchups: Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Warriors-Suns, Lakers-Nets and Mavericks-Jazz.

Kyle Irving

Best NBA Christmas Day moments at Madison Square Garden

The World's Most Famous Arena has played host to countless memorable moments over the years, but which NBA Christmas Day moments stand out the most?

Nick Metallinos

Complete guide to NBA Christmas 2021

Below, find all you need to know about NBA Christmas Day 2021, from how to watch to which superstars will be active.

Gilbert McGregor

What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on tonight?

The Knicks-Hawks contest tips-off the NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate for the 2021-22 season. Saturday's meeting is the second of four meetings between the two teams.

Yash Matange

What if Simmons didn't pass on dunk in 2021 NBA playoffs?

Let's step away from reality for a moment and imagine a timeline in which Ben Simmons simply dunks the ball and avoids that infamous moment.

Jordan Greer

TSN Archives: Bob Pettit, NBA superstar

"There's not a greater competitor in sports today than Bob Pettit," Celtics icon Bill Russell told The Sporting News in 1965, when St. Louis Hawks star Bob Pettit retired.

Cy Perkins

Bob Pettit, Hawks sharpshooter

Hawks rising star Bob Pettit got high praise in 1955 from his coach, teammates and opponents in The Sporting News, like the NBA team also based in St. Louis at the time.

Hugo G. Autz

How many games will Trae Young miss?

Trae Young is averaging 27.3 points, 9.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game this season.

Scott Rafferty

NBA reportedly postpones multiple Sunday games

Two games have reportedly been postponed on Sunday, and there's a possibility there will be a third.

Scott Rafferty

Was the Nets win over the Hawks their first meaningful win of the season?

The Brooklyn Nets had an 0-6 record against championship contending teams headed into the game against Atlanta, but on Friday night, they registered what seemed like their first statement win of the season, not to mention the fact that it came on the road against a top Eastern Conference team.

Nick Metallinos

What channel is 76ers vs. Hawks on tonight?

Friday will mark the second meeting between the Hawks and 76ers since their clash in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Yash Matange

Ja Morant vs. Trae Young: The NBA's next great point guard rivalry

The last time Ja Morant and Trae Young faced each other in Memphis, we saw a classic duel between two rising star point guards. Young finished with 36 points and nine assists while Morant had 28 points and seven assists.

Nick Metallinos

Can Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks kickstart season after big win over Milwaukee Bucks?

The Hawks have battled expectations and a brutal schedule to start the season. Could a big win over the Milwaukee Bucks kickstart their 2021-22 campaign?

Kane Pitman

Four key stats behind Hawks slow start

The Hawks slumped to their fifth-straight loss, going down to the Jazz 110-98. As they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, let's take a closer look at what's holding them back in 2021-22.

Benyam Kidane

League Pass primer for Tuesday

Only one of the three games on Tuesday will be on League Pass, but it should be a good one.

Scott Rafferty

League Pass primer for Monday

With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

What are NBA Classic Matchups?

As part of the NBA's 75th anniversary celebration, it will honor both the league's history and its current stars with several "Classic Matchups," which will occur throughout the season.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA MVP Odds: Curry or Giannis?

Your 2021-22 way-too-early NBA MVP is...

Kyle Irving

NBA's contenders and pretenders

It's time for an early season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.

Kane Pitman

Trae: 'We don't get the respect we deserve'

The Hawks got their season off to a winning start, blowing out the Mavericks at home. Postgame, Trae Young admitted the Hawks are aware of the chatter as they attempt to prove they belong near the top of the Eastern Conference.

Kane Pitman

Trae Young leaves preseason opener with injury

The young superstar point guard left the game early in the second half for an injury he seemed to have picked up in a collision with Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent.

Yash Matange

2021-22 NBA season preview: Southeast Division

The Southeast Division is in for a competitive year with the Hawks returning nearly the same roster that went to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the Heat adding Kyle Lowry and the Hornets loading up with new pieces. Who will emerge as the division's best?

Kyle Irving

Ranking the new NBA head coaching hires

Which NBA franchise made the best coaching hire this past offseason?

Jordan Greer

NBA Power Ranking: Best-case scenarios for every team

With training camp in full swing, we're taking stock of the league with a glass-half full approach.

Micah Adams

Trae Young ejected at 'WWE SmackDown'

After torching the Knicks during the NBA playoffs, Young made New York fans happy by being kicked out of an event at Madison Square Garden.

Trevor Booth

Trae Young has an Isiah Thomas feeling

Trae Young met the criteria.

Joe Rivera

Middleton has established himself as Bucks' playoff closer

Middleton scored a game-high 32 points in Milwaukee's 118-107 victory over Atlanta on Saturday night, propelling the Bucks to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974.

Jordan Greer

Marv Albert gets warm sendoff from TNT colleagues after final broadcast

The play-by-play announcer signs off one final time after 55 years of calling games.

Tom Gatto

Antetokounmpo ruled out for Game 6 vs. Hawks

Milwaukee will attempt to win the decisive Eastern Conference finals game without its star player.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bucks vs. Hawks injury updates: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young play in Game 6?

Here are the latest updates on Antetokounmpo and Young ahead of Saturday's Game 6.

Jordan Greer

How Lopez, Bucks bullied Hawks in Game 5

The Bucks bullied the Hawks on the interior throughout Game 5 in cruising to a 123-112 win and 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Jordan Greer

Bucks vs. Hawks injury updates: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young play in Game 5?

Here are the latest updates on Antetokounmpo and Young ahead of Thursday's Game 5.

Jordan Greer

Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update: Bucks star out for rest of Game 4 with left knee injury

Antetokounmpo went down in the third quarter of the Eastern Conference finals contest after attempting to block a Clint Capela dunk at the rim.

Jordan Greer

Charles Barkley suggests Hawks replace injured Trae Young with Jeff Teague — who plays for Bucks

"He's not exactly on the Atlanta Hawks' roster," Ernie Johnson said in response to Barkley's suggestion.

Jordan Greer

Trae Young ruled out of Game 4 vs. Bucks

Young exited Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals after accidentally stepping on a referee's foot. He did not return.

Zac Al-Khateeb

After MRI, Trae Young listed as 'questionable'

Is Trae Young playing in Game 4 of the Hawks vs. Bucks series? It may depend on how well the bone bruise in his foot heals up before Tuesday night.

Jacob Camenker

Giannis Antetokounmpo OK to cede spotlight to Khris Middleton in fourth quarter

Giannis just wants to be a winner, and that's all that matters.

Joe Rivera

Trae Young's injury slowed Hawks' roll in Game 3; will it halt their run to Finals?

Atlanta's point guard sprained an ankle when he stepped on a referee's foot. The injury helped turn a lead into a loss and a 2-1 deficit in the East finals.

Tom Gatto

Twitter reacts to Khris Middleton's dominant fourth-quarter performance

Khris Middleton came alive in the fourth quarter of the Bucks' Game 3 win over the Hawks. He scored 20 points and thrilled Milwaukee supporters and NBA fans, who voiced their opinions on Twitter.

Jacob Camenker

Turnover-happy Young, Hawks spring Bucks for Game 2 blowout

For all intents and purposes, Game 2 was wrapped up after 24 minutes, and there was one primary culprit for much of Atlanta's first-half woes.

Jordan Greer

Trey Young on the shimmy: 'I had a lot of time'

Luckily, it doesn't sound like the Bucks have any issues with it.

Joe Rivera

Giannis Antetokounmpo not upset about Trae Young's shimmy: 'He's just having fun'

"It's just part of the game," Antetokounmpo said.

Jordan Greer

Three ways Young torched Bucks' drop-heavy defense in Game 1

Young scored a playoff career-high 48 points and dished out 11 assists in Atlanta's 116-113 series-opening win over Milwaukee on Wednesday night.

Jordan Greer

NBA Twitter shows Trae Young love after Game 1

Trae Young carried the Hawks to a surprising Game 1 win over the Bucks. NBA Twitter loved the Atlanta star's effort as he shimmied and shot his way to the victory.

Jacob Camenker

Ben Simmons: 'I didn't do enough'

Philadelphia's point guard drew a lot of criticism for his play in the Game 7 loss, particularly when he passed up an easy basket in the paint late.

Edward Sutelan

76ers vs. Hawks score, results: Atlanta sends Philly home despite Trae Young's cold shooting night

Trae Young had one of his worst shooting performances of the season against the 76ers, but his Hawks will go through to the Eastern Conference finals anyway.

Jacob Camenker

What channel is Hawks vs. 76ers on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 7 of NBA playoff series

The Hawks and 76ers are squaring off in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Here's how to watch them fight for the right to advance.

Jacob Camenker

Curry, Maxey emerge as unlikely heroes in 76ers' season-saving win

Both Curry and Maxey stepped up again and again in Game 6, allowing the 76ers to secure a 104-99 win at a packed State Farm Arena and send the series back to Philadelphia.

Jordan Greer

Ben Simmons, Doc Rivers address 76ers star's free throw struggles

Simmons went 4 of 14 on free throw attempts in the 76ers' stunning 109-106 loss against the Hawks.

Jordan Greer

A 76ers collapse, by the numbers

Despite leading Wednesday's Game 5 by as many as 26 points, the 76ers still fell to the Hawks, marking the third-largest blown lead in a playoff game over the last 25 seasons.

Jordan Greer

Simmons' post-ups give 76ers added offensive dimension vs. Hawks

The Sixers need the version of Simmons who doesn't just linger along the baseline in the dunker spot. Pushing him into the post more often is a good place to start.

Jordan Greer

76ers' Joel Embiid on not winning NBA MVP award: 'I'm focused on winning the championship'

The 76ers' Game 2 victory came on the same night that the NBA announced Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had won the 2020-21 NBA MVP award.

Jordan Greer

Hawks vs. 76ers predictions, picks, schedule & more

Everything you need to know about the Hawks and 76ers before their conference semifinal series in the 2021 NBA playoffs.

Jordan Greer

Trae Young caps series by bowing to Knicks fans

As the Hawks eliminated the Knicks from the playoffs, Trae Young continued to serve as a villain and took a curtain call in front of the New York faithful to polish off a 4-1 series win.

Jacob Camenker

Knicks superfan Spike Lee appears to leave Game 5 early, miss Trae Young's final dagger

"Come on, man. That's a fair-weather fan right there," TNT analyst Reggie Miller said.

Jordan Greer

Hawks' Clint Capela trashes Knicks before Game 5: 'We'll send you on vacation'

The Hawks have a chance to knock off the Knicks in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. Clint Capela seems confident they'll be able to do it.

Jacob Camenker

Knicks ban fan who spit on Trae Young: 'Completely unacceptable' behavior

The Knicks did not take the fan's actions lightly.

Jacob Camenker

Hawks' Trae Young responds to rude welcome from Knicks fans with explosive start to Game 2

If New Yorkers are trying to get inside Trae Young's head, well, it isn't working.

Jordan Greer

Twitter roasts NYC mayor Bill de Blasio after he tells Hawks' Trae Young to 'play the right way'

Bill de Blasio went after Trae Young in a Tuesday press conference. It may have backfired, as Twitter users pointed out that the New York City mayor gave the Hawks star some great motivation ahead of his Wednesday night clash with the Knicks.

Jacob Camenker

Trae Young embraces the hate from Knicks fans after hitting game-winner

Trae Young embraced the hate from Knicks fans after leading the Hawks to a Game 1 victory in New York.

Jacob Camenker

Why there's 'strong momentum' for Nate McMillan to become Hawks' permanent coach

Nate McMillan has led the Hawks to a remarkable turnaround in his half-season in charge of the team. As such, it seems as if Atlanta wants to keep him.

Jacob Camenker

Trae Young injury update: Guard to miss Hawks' next two games with ankle sprain

The point guard injured his left ankle during Atlanta's overtime loss to the Knicks in New York.

Tom Gatto

LeBron James injury update: Lakers star leaves game vs. Hawks with ankle injury

James will not return for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Hawks after suffering an ankle injury in the first half.

Jordan Greer

Hawks fire Lloyd Pierce; Nate McMillan to serve as interim head coach

Pierce, who was named the head coach of the Hawks in 2018, leaves Atlanta with a 63-120 overall record.

Jordan Greer

Thunder forced to change uniforms at halftime after ugly color clash with Hawks

The first half of Atlanta-OKC was one of the worst uniform matchups you'll ever see.

Tom Gatto

Hawks' Trae Young flips out on referee after late no-call vs. Mavericks: 'I'm not gonna fall just to fall'

NBA referee Josh Tiven decided to swallow the whistle on the final play of Wednesday night's game between the Hawks and Mavericks, and Young wasn't happy about it.

Jordan Greer

'Courtside Karen' apologizes for LeBron James rowdiness, won't be banned from future Hawks games

LeBron blamed it on the alcohol, but there's no future punishment for Juliana Carlos or her band of misfits.

Joe Rivera

LeBron on 'Courtside Karen,' husband heckling him: 'I miss that interaction'

The Lakers star says he and other players "need" that type of back-and-forth.

Tom Gatto

Russell Westbrook ejected for shoving Rajon Rondo in first meeting since playoffs

The obvious move is to connect incidents to Rondo and his brother chirping Westbrook — and Westbrook responding — in the bubble last September.

Tom Gatto

Trae Young has perfect response to Steve Nash's complaint about signature foul-drawing move

Trae Young knows his foul-drawing technique drives opposing coaches and players crazy. He just doesn't care.

Jordan Greer

LaMelo a 'rare' talent, Hornets coach says

James Borrego also called Ball a "special player" after the Hornets rookie became the youngest person to post a triple-double in NBA history.

Stats Perform News

Trae Young, Grayson Allen beefing on Twitter over alleged tripping incident

Grayson Allen's reputation as a serial tripper has followed him to the NBA. It's the latest run-in between the Grizzlies guard and Trae Young, who have a history.

Joe Rivera

Luka Doncic-Trae Young draft trade, revisited: How Mavericks, Hawks both wound up with franchise players

Luka Doncic and Trae Young were traded for each other on NBA Draft night in 2018. It looked like the Mavericks were the clear winner for a while, but it's too early to tell whether the Hawks were true losers.

Billy Heyen

Trae Young gets physical with Grayson Allen in Hawks-Grizzlies preseason finale

Trae Young gave Grayson Allen an extra shove after fouling him. Atlanta and Memphis will meet again on Dec. 26.

Billy Heyen

What Hawks' free agent swoop of Bogdan Bogdanovic means

Atlanta has created an elite shooting team, but a logjam at center and questionable defensive instincts mean further deals are likely necessary.

Dan Bernstein

NBA teams with brightest futures: Thunder, Mavericks, Pelicans among risers ahead of draft

A combination of talented players already in tow and future draft picks make this group of teams most likely to break through for a deep playoff run from 2022 onward.

Dan Bernstein

NBA trade rumors: Jrue Holiday reportedly a target for Hawks' No. 6 pick

Jrue Holiday is a hot topic in NBA trade rumors as the NBA Draft approaches, with one suggestion that the Hawks could acquire Holiday for their No. 6 pick to pair with Trae Young.

Billy Heyen

NBA Draft rumors: Timberwolves seeking second lottery pick, could trade Jarrett Culver to Hawks

Having both the first and sixth picks in this year's draft could be enough to bring a big-three-forming player to Minneapolis.

Billy Heyen

Atlanta Hawks' new City Edition uniforms to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

The Atlanta Hawks' unveiled their City Edition uniforms for the 2020-21 NBA season. The jerseys feature 'MLK' on the front to honor Martin Luther King Jr., and their sales will go toward charity.

Billy Heyen

Why Trae Young's switch to Klutch Sports shouldn't fuel more silly Lakers rumors

Young's move to Klutch Sports isn't about Rich Paul, LeBron James or Anthony Davis.

Jordan Greer

NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

Chris Paul, Trae Young already play HORSE in real NBA games

The guards have a habit of hitting ridiculous shots.

Dan Bernstein

NBA Mock Draft 2020: Who will Warriors take with No. 1 pick?

The race for the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft remains open, and there's plenty of fluctuation to be had within the first round.

Chris Stone

Trae Young looks like every bored kid in the U.S. right now

The Hawks star is struggling to occupy his time while stuck inside.

Dan Bernstein

Did Vince Carter play his final NBA game? Future Hall of Famer reflects on potentially 'weird' end to career

Vince Carter has enjoyed an NBA career spanning four decades, but it could have come to a premature end due to the league's suspension.

John Skilbeck

Mark Cuban blasts NBA officials after odd call in Mavericks game

The Dallas owner named names after a crucial sequence went against his team.

Tom Gatto

Celtics' Marcus Smart somehow avoids hitting young cancer patient while diving for loose ball

Marcus Smart making a hustle play is not an unusual occurrence at a Celtics game. What he did Friday night was incredible, though, even by Smart standards.

Jordan Greer

Clint Capela, Robert Covington dealt in sprawling four-team trade

The four-team trade sent center Clint Capela from the Rockets to the Hawks and forward Robert Covington from the Timberwolves to the Rockets.

Dan Bernstein

What Jeff Teague trade means for Hawks, Timberwolves, Lakers

There is plenty to unpack from Thursday's trade between Atlanta and Minnesota.

Dan Bernstein

NBA trade rumors: Hawks out on Andre Drummond deal but could target Thunder's Steven Adams

The Hawks are "no longer engaging" with the Pistons on a deal for the two-time All-Star, according to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Jordan Greer

NBA trade rumors: Pistons discussing Andre Drummond deal with Hawks, other suitors

There is an "increasing belief" among NBA teams that Pistons center Andre Drummond will be moved before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Jordan Greer

How long is Trae Young out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Hawks guard

Here's everything we know about Trae Young's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Tom Gatto

Five candidates who could leapfrog Ja Morant in Rookie of the Year race

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is listed as "week-to-week" while dealing with the residual effects of a hard fall.

Dan Bernstein

Rockets' Mike D'Antoni explains why he pulled James Harden on cusp of career high

James Harden piled up 60 points in just 31 minutes, finishing two points shy of setting a new career high before Mike D'Antoni pulled his star for the fourth quarter.

Dejan Kalinic

James Harden and five other players we could see going after Kobe's 81

James Harden put up 60 in three quarters Saturday night, but he isn't the only one who could conceivably test Kobe Bryant's modern scoring mark.

Tom Gatto

NBA Mock Draft 2020: Knicks pick star guard at No. 1; LaMelo Ball lands with Hawks

The 2019-20 college basketball season is here, and with it comes nearly a year of speculation regarding the 2020 NBA Draft.

Chris Stone

Hawks get Trae Young back from injury but lose John Collins to major suspension

The good news for the Hawks: Trae Young is set to return to the starting lineup. The bad news: John Collins could be away from the team for quite some time.

Jordan Greer

The Warriors are doomed, Trae Young is the golden point god and more NBA first week overreactions

The 2019-20 NBA season is one week old, and that means we have all of the information we need to make ridiculous assertions that will surely be proven correct over a larger sample size.

Jordan Greer

Young could miss up to 2 weeks

Young already had X-rays and will undergo further testing, though the team is reportedly "optimistic" the injury isn’t serious.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Young (ankle) ruled out vs. Heat

Young had to be helped off the court after tallying five points, two assists, and two rebounds in 11 minutes.

Ameer Tyree

76ers beat surprising Hawks

Joel Embiid led the way for Philadelphia with 36 points and 13 rebounds as the 76ers (3-0) remain the last unbeaten team in the East.

Arthur Weinstein

Westbrook passes Magic

Russell Westbrook is back to his old ways in a new location.

Thomas Lott

Bucks win opener; Clips own GSW

The Bucks and Clippers both made statements Thursday.

Thomas Lott

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Oct. 24: Showdown advice for Bucks vs. Rockets, Warriors vs. Clippers

Bucks vs. Rockets means season debuts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, while DraftKings NBA DFS also sees the season debut of Stephen Curry in Warriors vs. the Clippers. Both games have Showdown contests, and we have advice and picks.

Billy Heyen

Top 10 most overpaid NBA players: Hornets, Timberwolves stuck staring at bad contracts

Let's take a look at the 10 NBA players who will rack up the big bucks this season but may not produce the stats to back up their paychecks.

Kyle Irving

Zion Williamson soars for multiple highlight dunks in preseason win

The Pelicans' prized rookie Zion Williamson showed off a trio of superb dunks in a blowout win over the Hawks on Monday night.

Eli Boettger

How the world has changed since Vince Carter's NBA debut

As much as Vince Carter doesn't appear to age, the world around him has changed drastically since he entered the NBA as a youngster out of North Carolina.

Jordan Greer

Carter agrees to a deal with Hawks

The 42-year-old wing was a free agent this offseason and now fills one of the last two roster spots for the Hawks.

Alexis Mansanarez

Jabari Parker signs with Hawks

The deal is for two years and worth $13 million, with a player option on the second year.

Gabrielle McMillen

Warriors trade Jones to Hawks

The Hawks also will receive a second-round pick from the Warriors.

Gabrielle McMillen

Trail Blazers acquire Kent Bazemore

Bazemore averaged 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 67 games for Atlanta last season.

E.Jay Zarett

NBA Draft 2019: The biggest steals and worst reaches from a wild night of picks

Why wait for five years to learn which NBA Draft picks will turn out to be bargains and which will be busts? We’ve got that list for you right now.

Mike DeCourcy

Why the Hawks could rise to the top

If this year's crop of prospects develop as well as other recent picks have for the Hawks, they could very well be the team to beat soon.

Ameer Tyree

Hawks trade up to No. 4 pick

Atlanta is sending four picks to the Pelicans in exchange for the No. 4 selection in Thursday's draft, according to an ESPN report.

Ameer Tyree

Hawks may move up to get Hunter

The Hawks are interested in moving up in the NBA Draft, and according to ESPN, they could move up to get De'Andre Hunter.

Thomas Lott

Young reveals pitch to free agents

"A lot of players in the league know if you come play with me, I'm going to make sure I get you the ball,” Young said Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

Doncic, Young top NBA All-Rookie

The All-Rookie first team was a mirror of the top five picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, the first time that had happened since the 1984 draft.

Bob Hille

At least 4 teams could trade picks

The 76ers, Nets, Hawks and Celtics may be "looking to unload" picks on the trade market, according to The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

NBA Draft rumors: What happens at No. 2? Ja Morant, surprise pick or trade all on table

Make no mistake, teams like the Suns, Bulls and Grizzlies will weep for joy if they can pick Ja Morant. But despite his obvious talent level, plenty of teams will be reluctant to take him at the 2019 NBA Draft.

Sean Deveney

NBA Draft lottery 2019: Zion Williamson's best (and worst) possible landing spots

Where should basketball fans want Duke star Zion Williamson to land? Ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft lottery, here are the fun spots from a basketball perspective, fun spots from a spectacle perspective and less fun spots from every perspective.

Chris Stone

Vince Carter to play 22nd season

"I would like to. We’ll see what happens," Carter said Tuesday on his "Winging It" podcast when asked if he will play for the Hawks.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NBA wrap: April 10

Detroit jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for an easy 115-89 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

Trae Young can't close gap on Luka Doncic in Rookie of the Year race

Even when factoring in Trae Young's late surge, he is still well behind Luka Doncic in the Rookie of the Year race.

Jordan Greer

Four stats from the epic four-OT, 329-point game between Bulls, Hawks

The Bulls and Hawks produced several eye-popping numbers in their four-overtime game Friday, the third-highest scoring game in NBA history.

Jacob Janower

What time is the NBA trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top targets

Rampant rumors and speculation will be flying around as the 2019 NBA trade deadline approaches. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade buzz.

Jordan Greer

NBA trade deadline targets: 12 players who could be on the move

While there isn't a franchise-changing star like Jimmy Butler available, plenty of role players could be on the move ahead of the Feb. 7 trade deadline.

Jordan Greer

NBA coach, scout evaluate Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton and other top rookies

Sporting News checked in with an NBA assistant coach and a league scout to break down the eight rookies leading the way in playing time so far this season. Here's what they had to say.

Sean Deveney

NBA Mock Draft 2019: Duke's Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett battle for top spot

The 2018-19 NBA season is approaching its quarter mark, which means we already have a reasonably clear idea of the teams likely to be selecting near the top of the 2019 NBA Draft. Here's how our first Mock Draft is shaping up.

Chris Stone

Kevin Durant says he, Warriors teammate Draymond Green haven't resolved issues

The Warriors stars engaged in a sideline argument during a game Monday. Reports said the back-and-forth continued in the locker room.

Tom Gatto

NBA trade rumors: Which big men could soon hit open market?

Sporting News spoke with a few NBA executives to get a grip on some of the big men who could be hitting the trade market this winter — and those who probably won’t.

Sean Deveney

Trae Young embarrasses Luka Doncic, Mavs with back-to-back filthy moves

Trae Young's first dribble set up his wipeout blow.

Dan Bernstein

Duke's trio, key returns and pick swaps: What to expect from the 2019 NBA Draft

Considering the increasing importance put on the draft in recent years, it’s worth examining how the 2019 NBA Draft will shape up. Here's what to look for in the coming months.

Sean Deveney

Which NBA rookies are ready to make immediate impact?

Top-five picks like Luka Doncic and Trae Young aren't the only NBA rookies ready to contribute.

Sporting News

NBA schedule release 2018: Trail Blazers, Wizards get creative with reveals on Twitter

Portland and Washington were among the teams that had the most fun announcing their season slates.

Drew Nantais

Vince Carter on shocking Raptors trade, possible retirement and ring-chaser mentality

Will the 2018-19 season be Vince Carter's farewell tour? The new Hawks guard dishes on his potential retirement, post-basketball plans and much more.

Sean Deveney

Can trade to Thunder unleash Dennis Schroder's full potential?

Schroder has the potential to keep the Thunder afloat whenever Russell Westbrook isn't on the court.

Sporting News

NBA scouts break down best, worst of Trae Young's summer league performances

A pair of NBA talent evaluators spoke with SN about what they saw from different aspects of Trae Young’s game this summer.

Sean Deveney

Grayson Allen, Trae Young get T'd up in summer league clash; Twitter weighs in

The rookie guards get feisty during their matchup. Social media denizens then have their say.

Tom Gatto

NBA Draft picks 2018: Results, grades, analysis for every selection

Here are the NBA Draft results, complete with grades and analysis for each pick.

Chris Stone

NBA Draft picks 2018: Complete list of results for Rounds 1 and 2

A complete recap of the 2018 NBA Draft picks.

Jordan Greer

NBA Draft 2018: Five players who figure to underperform their draft position

Not every NBA Draft pick produces at a level that matches or exceeds where he's selected. SN has identified five first-round selections in the 2018 draft who could similarly fall short.

Mike DeCourcy

Will draft gambles by Hawks, Mavs, Nuggets pay off?

There were 60 players selected in Thursday’s NBA Draft, but there is much invested in the star power of three guys: Luka Doncic, Trae Young and Michael Porter Jr.

Sean Deveney

NBA Draft 2018 trades: Tracking draft-night deals

NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.

Tom Gatto

Final Big Board rankings ahead of NBA Draft night

The 2018 NBA Draft is just days away, which means it’s time to lock in a final set of prospect rankings. Here's how our Big Board looks ahead of draft night.

Chris Stone

NBA Mock Draft 2018: Grizzlies surprise in top five; Cavs take risk on potential star

NBA Draft day is here, and we’re so excited, we’re bringing you our final installment of the Mock Draft. (These picks will certainly all be correct.)

Sean Deveney

NBA Mock Draft 2018, two-round edition

What will the Kings do at No. 2? How many trades will we see in the first round? There are still plenty of questions ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft, but here's our best guess at what happens with each pick.

Chris Stone

NBA Mock Draft: Predicting full first round

Workouts, trade rumors and smokescreens. It's all there with the 2018 NBA Draft fast approaching. Let's see how the first round goes down in our latest Mock Draft.

Sean Deveney

NBA Draft 2018 Big Board: Zhaire Smith rising, Mo Bamba slipping in latest rankings

With less than two weeks until the 2018 NBA Draft, who tops SN's latest Big Board? Here's a look at our list of this year's top prospects.

Chris Stone

NBA Draft 2018: Predicting picks 1-30 in the first round

As top prospects begin ramping up their workouts, Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down the first round with his NBA Mock Draft projections.

Sean Deveney

NBA Mock Draft 2018, post-lottery edition: Suns, Cavs make tough calls with first-round picks

The Suns are officially on the clock after securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft lottery. Will they go with Luka Doncic or Deandre Ayton?

Chris Stone

NBA Draft lottery 2018: Full results, pick order for first round

The Suns won the NBA Draft lottery on Tuesday night, capturing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Jordan Greer

NBA Draft lottery winners and losers: Suns, Kings smiling; Mavs, Pistons lacking luck

The Suns snagged the No. 1 pick, De'Aaron Fox and the Kings vaulted up the board and the Mavericks fell into a difficult spot on NBA Draft lottery night.

Chris Stone

NBA Draft 2018: Jami Gertz represents Hawks at draft lottery and surprises NBA Twitter

Jami Gertz turned a few heads on Twitter after she represented the AtlantaHawks during the NBA Draft lottery.

Gabe Fernandez

NBA Draft Combine primer: Mystery prospects to watch, biggest early-entry questions

With the NBA Draft Combine quickly approaching, here are the top storylines you should follow at the annual event.

Chris Stone

Trae Young says Steve Nash is his favorite player

Although he draws comparison to Stephen Curry, Trae Young says his favorite player is Steve Nash.

Carlan Gay

Breaking down who each NBA Draft lottery team would select No. 1 (with scout's help)

Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton are the favorites to go first overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, but a pair of wildcards might wind up in the mix if the lottery pans out just right.

Sean Deveney

When is NBA Draft lottery? Best odds for No. 1 pick ahead of 2018 NBA Draft

The latest NBA standings, odds and projections ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft lottery.

Jordan Greer

NBA Mock Draft 2018: Suns, Grizzlies snag top prospects; Cavs pick perfect partner for LeBron

The NBA playoffs are underway, which also means the collection of teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft via the lottery is set. Here's how the first round goes down in Sporting News' latest NBA Mock Draft.

Chris Stone

Karl-Anthony Towns' career night helps Wolves keep pace in playoff race

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 56 points and added 15 rebounds as Minnesota defeated Atlanta.

Gilbert McGregor

Ben Simmons roasts Hawks in 'PUBG' stream with Karl-Anthony Towns

Ben Simmons played some "PUBG" with Karl-Anthony Towns Tuesday night and got a little dig in on the Hawks as well.

Jordan Heck

Hawks-Kings game delayed, then played as Sacramento protest blocks fans outside arena

People protesting the shooting death of Stephon Clark by Sacramento police were successful in disrupting Thursday's NBA game in the city.

Tom Gatto

AND1 legend Hot Sauce dishes on breaking Hawks fans' ankles, favorite mixtape memories

Sporting News caught up with Philip Champion, better known as Hot Sauce, to chat about his new fan challenge at Hawks games and his favorite memories of the AND1 mixtape tour.

Nubyjas Wilborn

NBA trade rumors: Hawks holding fire sale at deadline, but no one is buying

With the Hawks at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, Atlanta's front office is in sell mode ahead of the trade deadline. The problem? Teams aren't interested in the assets the Hawks hold.

Sean Deveney

Hawks give weird tribute to Dwight Howard's one season with team

The Hawks thought Dwight Howard's one season with the team was enough cause for celebration.

Gabe Fernandez

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 22 games include Celtics-Warriors, Cavaliers-Spurs

The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.

Skylar Rolstad

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 15 games include full MLK Day lineup, Warriors-Cavs

This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.

Skylar Rolstad

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 8 games include Cavs-Raptors and Warriors-Bucks

A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.

Skylar Rolstad

Raptors Ibaka suspended one game for violation of team rules

Ibaka will sit out Raptors game Friday night against Atlanta.

Ryan Young

NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 25 NBA games, including premier Christmas Day matchups

Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.

Skylar Rolstad

Dewayne Dedmon makes big strides (and maybe big money) by changing game within Hawks' system

After only taking one 3-pointer in his career prior to the 2016-17 season, Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon has taken coach Mike Budenholzer's advice to heart: "He told me to let it fly."

Nubyjas Wilborn

LeBron James' IG post: A multiple-choice quiz on what it means

LeBron watchers had something to chew on after King James put up a cryptic Instagram post after Kyrie Irving helped the Celtics extend their winning streak to nine Monday night.

Tom Gatto

Can Lakers snag two stars? Teams with big cap space ahead of 2018 offseason

While there are other franchises that can clear significant space, these look like the most likely major players in the 2018 offseason.

Danny Leroux

Dominique Wilkins still thinks he beat Michael Jordan in 1988 Slam Dunk Contest

For all the points Dominique Wilkins scored, he’s best known for the slam dunk.

Nubyjas Wilborn

Isaiah Thomas can't be ignored any longer

Thomas scored 38 points to help the Celtics upend Anthony Davis and the Pelicans.

Alec Brzezinski

Raptors quietly developed their own 'Big 3' and now the East should be worried

Lowry made 10 of his 17 shot attempts to help Toronto upend the Jazz.

Alec Brzezinski

Clippers can be dangerous again soon — if they can stay healthy

The Clippers have struggled lately without Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, but once they're back, expect Los Angeles to turn from prey to predator again.

Alec Brzezinski

Mike Budenholzer is trying to bring Gregg Popovich flavor to the Hawks

Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer earned his first win over his former boss, Gregg Popovich.

Travis Durkee

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