Atlanta Hawks: Overview
The Atlanta Hawks are a professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference Southeast Division.
Recent News & Offseason Outlook
The Hawks are currently in their offseason, having been eliminated from 2025 NBA Championship contention after losing to the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament. This marks their second consecutive season missing the playoffs.
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A lot of the recent news surrounding the Hawks revolves around their offseason plans, particularly regarding potential trades and the future of star point guard Trae Young. There are ongoing discussions and rumors about:
- Trade proposals: Various trade ideas are circulating, including potential blockbuster deals to acquire other All-Stars or to shed salary. Names like Kevin Durant, Darius Garland, and Lonzo Ball have been mentioned in speculative trade scenarios.
- Player contracts: There’s a focus on potential contract extensions for players like Dyson Daniels, who recently made the NBA All-Defensive First Team. The team’s payroll is expected to increase significantly.
- Draft outlook: With a high draft pick (they secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft), there’s a lot of speculation about who they will select, with prospects like Zaccharie Risacher being a prominent name. They are also projected to address their frontcourt and potentially add a versatile second-generation talent.
- Trae Young’s future: Despite leading the league in assists per game last season, questions remain about his long-term fit and whether the Hawks can reach the Finals with him as their primary star. Trade rumors involving Young are a recurring theme.
Current Roster (as of late 2024/early 2025 season data)
Here are some key players on the Atlanta Hawks roster:
- Guards: Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Kobe Bufkin, Keaton Wallace, Caris LeVert, Terance Mann, Vit Krejci, Garrison Mathews, Daeqwon Plowden
- Forwards: Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, Georges Niang, Mouhamed Gueye, Dominick Barlow, Jacob Toppin, Larry Nance Jr.
- Centers: Clint Capela, Onyeka Okongwu
Note: Rosters are dynamic in the NBA, especially during the offseason with trades, free agency, and the draft. This list reflects their roster towards the end of the 2024-25 season.
Coaching Staff
The head coach of the Atlanta Hawks is Quin Snyder. He was named the head coach on February 26, 2023. He has led the Hawks to the postseason in both of his first two seasons (via the Play-In Tournament).
Playoff Status (2025 Season)
As mentioned, the Atlanta Hawks did not qualify for the 2025 NBA Playoffs through the traditional seeding. They competed in the Play-In Tournament as the 8th seed but lost to the Miami Heat in the final play-in game, thus ending their season.