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Michael Cunningham: Hawks’ Trae Young is not an All-Star, but winning is more important

ATLANTA — It took less than two NBA seasons for Trae Young to prove that he’s one of the best basketball players in the world. Young’s reputation has fallen even faster.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023

Michael Cunningham: Trades make Hawks better but still not good enough to beat East’s best

It has been clear to me for a while now how this Hawks season will play out. Assuming they make the playoff field, the Hawks will draw the Celtics, Bucks, 76ers or Nets. That’s where the season ends. The first round is the ceiling.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Hawks fall to Pelicans as trade deadline looms

NEW ORLEANS — The Hawks looked to wrap up their road trip above .500. But the Pelicans handed them a 116-107 loss Tuesday night in their final game before Thursday’s trade deadline.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Michael Cunningham: Hawks improving, winning despite all the noise

One weird thing about this Hawks season is that the results haven’t gotten worse as the drama increased. I kept expecting them to sink to the bottom of the standings with all the infighting, ownership missteps, injuries and issues with roster construction. Yet the Hawks are 22-22 about three weeks…

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023

Is the Hawks’ recent dysfunction due to the growing influence of the owner’s 27-year-old son?

"Key Hawks figures were feeling undermined by Nick Ressler’s influence became a growing issue internally."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2023

NBA Twitter reacts to Kevon Looney’s game winner in Warriors’ double-overtime thriller vs. Hawks

After Klay Thompson's 54-point performance and Kevon Looney's heroic game-winner against the Hawks in double-overtime, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions on Monday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2023

NBA chiefs think Trae Young could issue trade demand as Atlanta Hawks problems worsen

Superstar point guard Trae Young has been reported as a potential trade candidate after being frustrated with the team's progression, or lack thereof, and could demand a move away

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

NBA Executives believe Trae Young might be the next star to request a trade, but it’s way too early for that

Trae Young isn't going anywhere. Let's stop the madness.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022

11 bets worth making on a loaded NBA Wednesday slate (including LaMelo Ball’s points over!)

One bet for each of Wednesday's 11 games.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2022

Magic complete comeback but drop game to Hawks in final seconds to end win streak

ATLANTA — The Orlando Magic have benefited from something that’s been rare for them in recent years: continuity in their starting lineup.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 20, 2022