Hawks' Kingston Flemings Opens Up Ahead of Season
The 19-year-old guard, selected eighth overall in the most recent NBA Draft, spoke with team host Madison Hock about his rookie transition.
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November 8, 2026
Atlanta Edges Brooklyn 124-121Atlanta held off Brooklyn in a high-scoring game decided by a narrow margin.
November 8, 2026
Jalen Johnson Scores 30 as Hawks Top NetsJohnson returned from a three-game absence with a sprained ankle to lead Atlanta to a 124-121 win over Brooklyn.
November 8, 2026
Dyson Daniels Pushes Hawks to 7-4 StartThe Atlanta Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday as Daniels posted a historic early-season stat line.
November 7, 2026
Hawks Top Washington 139-132 in NBA Cup OpenerAtlanta opened its first NBA Cup game with a three-game winning streak, edging Washington behind a strong night from Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
November 5, 2026
Hawks Beat Wizards 120-105 Behind Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points as Atlanta defeated Washington 120-105 in a game featuring former Hawks guard Trae Young.
November 4, 2026
Hawks Eyed as Sabonis Trade SuitorA proposed deal would send Domantas Sabonis from Sacramento to Atlanta in exchange for CJ McCollum, Luguentz Dort and a 2029 first-round pick.
November 4, 2026
Georgia Tech Routs Hampton 75-55 in OpenerGeorgia Tech opened its season with a 20-point win over Hampton on Tuesday night.
November 3, 2026
Hawks Beat Pacers as Johnson SitsAtlanta defeated Indiana on November 2, 2026, with Jalen Johnson sidelined and his status for Washington now questionable.
November 3, 2026
Hawks Unveil Original Sonic Branding PackageStephen Arnold Music built a new musical identity for Atlanta Hawks broadcasts on Gray Media and Raycom Sports.
November 2, 2026
Fans Call for Atlanta Dream to Trade Rhyne HowardFrustration after Game 7 of the WNBA Finals leads fans to push for Howard's departure from the Dream.
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