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Hawks savor eighth pick, keep flexibility in loaded 2026 draft
sports15 days ago

Hawks savor eighth pick, keep flexibility in loaded 2026 draft

The Atlanta Hawks earned the 8th overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, a top-ten slot that preserves long-term flexibility by avoiding a likely top-three pick. This position lets GM Onsi Saleh explore multiple directions—balancing continuity with impending free agents and adding a high-potential contributor from a deep 5–10 range—without disrupting the core. Potential targets like Keaton Wagler, Kingston Flemings, and Mikel Brown Jr. are in play, and the team could trade up or stand pat to strengthen the roster around its established foundation.

via Soaring Down South|
#draft-2026#hawks#nba
Knicks Reinvent Offense, Ride Late Surge Past Hawks Toward East Semis
sports22 days ago

Knicks Reinvent Offense, Ride Late Surge Past Hawks Toward East Semis

The Knicks shifted back to a cohesive, off-ball offense centered around Towns in the high post, tightening their attack and feeding a late surge that produced three straight blowout wins against Atlanta after an uneven start. The 4-2 series win signaled maturity from last year’s run and sets up a likely East semifinal against the 76ers as New York chases its first conference finals in 27 years.

via The New York Times|
#adjustments#hawks#knicks
Could Jokic Jump to the Lakers, Bulls, or Hawks to Rewrite the NBA?
sports24 days ago

Could Jokic Jump to the Lakers, Bulls, or Hawks to Rewrite the NBA?

The piece explores how Nikola Jokic could move from the Nuggets to three teams—the Lakers, Bulls, and Hawks—potentially reshaping his legacy and each team's title outlook, with a hypothetical Jokic–Luka Dončić pairing for the Lakers, cap-space-driven Bulls interest, and a high-feel offensive upgrade for Atlanta that could make them Eastern Conference contenders, all while weighing the logistical challenges of such moves.

via FanSided|
#bulls#hawks#lakers
McCollum’s heroics spark Knicks’ late-series surge over the Hawks
sports24 days ago

McCollum’s heroics spark Knicks’ late-series surge over the Hawks

CJ McCollum’s late-game scoring gave the Knicks a needed spark in their first-round series against Atlanta, as New York flipped the script after a rough Game 3. The Knicks tightened defensively, adjusted their offense, and shortened their bench rotation, then dominated Games 4–6 by a wide margin for a 4-2 series win, setting up a potential deeper playoff run.

via Posting and Toasting|
#defense#hawks#knicks
Knicks unleash historic blowout, cruise past Hawks to reach conference semis
sports25 days ago

Knicks unleash historic blowout, cruise past Hawks to reach conference semis

The New York Knicks crushed the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, building a historic 47-point halftime lead and a 53-point edge after three quarters (with a 61-point third-quarter cushion) and a 140-point playoff output, the Knicks’ franchise postseason records; they’ll face the winner of Celtics-76ers in the next round.

via New York Post|
#game6#hawks#knicks
Knicks erupt in historic Game 6 blowout to close out Hawks
sports25 days ago

Knicks erupt in historic Game 6 blowout to close out Hawks

New York routed Atlanta 140-89 in Game 6, turning a 47-point halftime lead into one of the most lopsided playoff games in history and advancing to the next round. OG Anunoby scored 29 in 27 minutes, Mikal Bridges added 24, and Karl-Anthony Towns posted a triple-double as the Knicks dominated on defense and in transition. They will face the winner of Celtics-76ers in the next round, and Bridges’ continued production will be key as New York pursues deeper playoff success.

via The New York Times|
#game-6#hawks#knicks
OG Anunoby: The Quiet Force Steering Knicks Toward the Second Round
sports25 days ago

OG Anunoby: The Quiet Force Steering Knicks Toward the Second Round

OG Anunoby has become the Knicks’ quiet, indispensable disruptor in their playoff series with the Hawks, guarding multiple wings and unlocking New York’s defense while contributing around 20 points per game as they take a 3-2 series lead; his steady, off-ball impact and ability to fit seamlessly into any lineup have made him a sought-after defender in front offices, even as his public profile remains low.

via The New York Times|
#defense#hawks#knicks