Hawks Broadcast Team Announced for 2026-27 Season
The veteran broadcast duo of Bob Rathbun and Dominique Wilkins will return to lead coverage for the upcoming NBA season.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Basketball
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WANF has confirmed its broadcast team for the 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks season, featuring returning stars Bob Rathbun and Dominique Wilkins. The team will provide game telecasts, alongside pregame, halftime, and postgame reporting, airing on WANF channel 46 and the Peachtree Sports Network.
Why it matters
The continuity of a long-standing broadcast team provides a consistent narrative experience for local fans following the team. Familiar voices offer institutional knowledge and depth that connects the franchise history to the current season.
Bob Rathbun enters his 31st season as the team voice, while Dominique Wilkins brings his experience from a 23,292-point career to his 19th season as an analyst. Brian Oliver returns for his sixth season on the team, and Madison Hock begins her second year.
The players
Bob Rathbun
He is a veteran broadcaster who serves as the primary television voice for the Atlanta Hawks.
Dominique Wilkins
A Basketball Hall of Famer, he is a former star player for the Hawks who now provides game analysis.
Baillie Burmaster
She serves as the sports director at Atlanta News First and provides reporting for the broadcast team.
Brian Oliver
He is a former professional basketball player who returns to his role as a game analyst for the broadcast.
Madison Hock
She works as a reporter and host for the team's pregame, halftime, and postgame shows.
The details
Games will be broadcast over the air on WANF channel 46 and throughout Georgia on the Peachtree Sports Network. Coverage will include full game telecasts supplemented by pregame, halftime, and postgame analysis from reporters Baillie Burmaster and Madison Hock.
Timeline
July 2023: Baillie Burmaster became the sports director at Atlanta News First.
September 24, 2026: WANF announced the official broadcast team for the upcoming season.
2026-27 NBA season: The broadcast team provides coverage for Atlanta Hawks games.
Season Trajectory
This roster of talent sets the tone for the team's media presence throughout the 2026-27 NBA season. Maintaining continuity in the broadcast booth provides a stable identity for the franchise as it navigates a highly competitive landscape in the regional sports market.
Viewers across Georgia can access the games over the air via WANF channel 46 or the Peachtree Sports Network. This ensures that fans can follow the team without needing a cable subscription to access the primary local broadcast feed.
The takeaway
The return of long-tenured broadcast personalities helps maintain a consistent fan experience throughout the duration of the regular season. Local fans should prepare to utilize over-the-air antenna access to ensure they can catch the games on channel 46.
Further reading
For more updates on the upcoming schedule and local team coverage, visit the Atlanta Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TV News Check.
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