Murray’s 39 help Hawks beat Blazers for Snyder’s first win
March 4, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray's career high in scoring helped give Quin Snyder his first win with the Atlanta Hawks.
Murray predicted more wins are coming for the Hawks with their new coach.
New Hawks coach Snyder facing difficult midseason transition
February 27, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Quin Snyder was more than just the first coaching candidate contacted when Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields began looking to replace Nate McMillan.
Snyder was the only candidate interviewed by Fields.
Hawks hire Snyder as coach to replace fired McMillan
February 27, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Quin Snyder has been hired as coach of the Atlanta Hawks to replace the fired Nate McMillan, the team announced Sunday.
The Hawks reached an agreement with Snyder on a five-year deal only five days after firing McMillan on Tuesday.
Hawks pull away in 1st half, rout Cavaliers 136-119
February 25, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks returned from the All-Star break — and a coaching change — refreshed and motivated.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, couldn't match Atlanta's energy and drive.
Hawks’ Young expresses ‘love and respect’ for fired McMillan
February 24, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young says he has “nothing but love and respect” for former Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan and expects to have no input in the hiring of McMillan's replacement.
Young spoke with reporters on Friday for the first time since McMillan was fired on Tuesday with the Hawks in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
Hawks GM Fields says Snyder a candidate to replace McMillan
February 22, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Wednesday former Utah coach Quin Snyder is among those being considered to replace Nate McMillan.
The Hawks (29-30) fired McMillan on Tuesday.
Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East
February 21, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday fired coach Nate McMillan, who was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals.
Atlanta general manager Landry Fields announcing the firing.
Hawks’ Young sidelined with illness, won’t play vs. Bucks
January 11, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Hawks guard Trae Young is sidelined with a non-COVID-19 illness and will not play Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Atlanta coach Nate McMillan said Young woke up not feeling well.
Young scores 30, Hawks rally to beat reeling Clips 112-108
January 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Trae Young scored 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Clippers 112-108 on Sunday night, sending reeling Los Angeles to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Hunter, Collins star as Hawks beat Kings 120-117
January 5, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Andre Hunter and John Collins each scored 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 120-117 on Wednesday night to end a four-game slide.
Hawks’ McMillan says he has no plans to retire midseason
December 30, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Hawks coach Nate McMillan said Friday he has no plans to retire in the middle of the season, brushing back a report citing unnamed sources.
The Athletic reported that McMillan is considering stepping down before the season ends, but McMillan said that’s not true.
Hawks’ Trae Young, McMillan try to smooth over dispute
December 6, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young says he and Hawks coach Nate McMillan have smoothed over their disagreement regarding his not attending a game last Friday.
Young, the team's leading scorer, was out with a sore shoulder and did not attend the game the win over the Denver Nuggets.
Hunter, Young lead Hawks past Giannis, Bucks 121-106
November 15, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — De’Andre Hunter scored 24 points and Trae Young had 21 points and nine assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 121-106 victory over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
Young scores 36 points, Hawks down Pistons again 136-112
October 29, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Trae Young had 36 points and 12 assists in just three quarters, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Cade Cunningham's career-high 35 points to beat the Detroit Pistons for the second time in three nights, 136-112 on Friday.
Who are we? Hawks looks to answer a perplexing question
October 11, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Over the summer, Nate McMillan was recognized by an Atlanta Hawks fan during a routine visit to the doctor. But another person in the waiting room had no idea who he was.
When told that McMillan was the coach of the city's NBA team, the woman asked, “Who are the Atlanta Hawks?”
Hawks look to improve communication between coach, Young
September 24, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are heading into training camp looking for a bit of a reboot.
First up: improving the communication between coach Nate McMillan and star guard Trae Young.
Young hits floater with 4.4 left, Hawks beat Heat 111-110
April 23, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young struggled in the first two games of the playoffs.
Didn't really matter.
With Game 3 on the line and the season hanging in the balance, the Atlanta Hawks wanted the ball in his hands.
Hawks beat Rockets 130-114 but stay in 9th spot for play-in
April 10, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Atlanta coach Nate McMillan is certainly glad his team's season didn't end Sunday with the regular-season finale.
But next year he hopes the Hawks aren't clawing for a spot in the play-in tournament during the last few days of the season.
Streaking Hawks survive Durant’s 55, hold off Nets 122-115
April 3, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Durant earned a new scoring record, though it was Danilo Gallinari and the Atlanta Hawks who celebrated with a postgame toast.
Trae Young scored 36 points, including nine in the final minute, and the streaking Hawks overcame Durant's career-high 55 points to hold off the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive win.
Bogdanovic scores 29, Hawks beat Pacers 132-123
March 29, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 29 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the Indiana Pacers 132-123 on Monday night.
Clint Capela and Kevin Huerter each contributed 22 points and Capela added 15 rebounds for the Hawks, who are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
After thrilling playoffs, Hawks limping into NBA postseason
March 24, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks had such high hopes.
After a surprising playoff run that came up just short of the NBA Finals, they came into this season with a deep roster led by one of the league's most exciting young players.
Grant, Cunningham lead Pistons to rare rout of Hawks
March 24, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Jeremi Grant scored 21 points and the slumping Detroit Pistons routed the Atlanta Hawks 122-101 on Wednesday night.
“We knew they played a tough game last night in New York, and that's always tough for a back-to-back because it takes a while to get out of there,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said.
Hunter, Young help Hawks hold off Wizards 117-114
March 5, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — De'Andre Hunter scored 26 points and Trae Young added 25 to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 117-114 on Friday night.
The Wizards never led, but they pulled to within one with 5.3 seconds left when Raul Neto made a 3-pointer.
Tatum scores 38, Celtics rally past Hawks for 8th win in row
February 13, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and led a third-quarter surge that sent the Boston Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks 105-95 Sunday for their eighth straight win.
Siakam matches season high with 33 points, Raptors top Hawks
February 5, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam matched his season high with 33 points, Fred VanVleet had 26 points and 11 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-114 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
Atlanta’s Trae Young scratched with shoulder contusion
February 1, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young was scratched from Monday's lineup with a right shoulder contusion.
Coach Nate McMillan said Young was a game-time decision. The Hawks hosted the Raptors on Monday.
Hawks trade Cam Reddish to Knicks for 2022 first-round pick
January 14, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The struggling Atlanta Hawks traded forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a protected 2022 first-round draft pick Thursday.
The Hawks also sent forward Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick to the Knicks.
NBA calls up 4th G League ref; Hawks’ McMillan in protocols
January 2, 2022 GMTAnother G League referee was called up by the NBA to work a game on Saturday and another head coach entered the league’s health and safety protocols, on a day where the number of players on the list dropped considerably.
Nets’ Irving clears NBA protocols, Hawks add to COVID list
December 29, 2021 GMTKyrie Irving is out of the protocols. More than 100 other NBA players are still waiting to take that step.
The Eastern Conference-leading Brooklyn Nets announced Tuesday that Irving, along with Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge, have cleared the NBA's health and safety protocols — a major step toward getting them back on the court.
Short-handed Hornets lean on 3-pointers, top Hawks 130-127
December 6, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 32 points and the Charlotte Hornets, without four players, leaned on their 3-point shooting and beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-127 on Sunday night.
Bridges made each of his four shots in the fourth quarter, when he scored 13 points.
Young takes control in 2nd half, Hawks beat Thunder 113-101
November 23, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half, Clint Capela finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks closed a perfect five-game homestand with a 113-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
Trae Young has 27 points and 15 assists, Hawks rout Heat
October 15, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks closed out the preseason with their starting five looking sharp.
Coach Nate McMillan wanted a dress rehearsal of sorts with Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovich, De’Andre Hunter and John Collins all logging big minutes in the 127-92 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
International big men rule NBA with their all-around skills
October 14, 2021 GMTAtlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan believes big men entering the league from other countries thrive because they were taught the fundamentals of the game at a young age.
That grasp of the all-around game has helped international big men dominate the NBA.
McMillan looking for more success as Hawks’ full-time coach
July 8, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Nate McMillan earned his deal as full-time coach of the Atlanta Hawks by leading the team to its first playoff appearance since 2017.
The playoff run took the Hawks all the way to the Eastern Conference finals, and McMillan says he believes more success awaits the young team.
Hawks reach agreement to make Nate McMillan full-time coach
July 5, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk moved quickly to lock down Nate McMillan as the full-time coach, reaching an agreement to remove the interim tag only two days after team's season ended.
Bucks’ Antetokounmpo out, Hawks’ Young starting in Game 6
July 4, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks had top scorer Trae Young back in their starting lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night, when Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out again.
Young out, Capela available for Hawks in Game 5 vs. Bucks
July 2, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will join Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo in sitting out Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night due to injuries.
Young, who had been listed as questionable with a bone bruise in his right foot, will miss a second straight game.
Hawks romp to 110-88 win without Young, Giannis goes down
June 30, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks proved they are more than a one-man team.
Now, it's the Milwaukee Bucks who may have to show they can get by without the Greek Freak.
With Trae Young sidelined by an unusual injury, Lou Williams and a host of Hawks stepped up to fill the void, leading Atlanta to a 110-88 rout of the Bucks in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night.
Foot fault: Young injured ankle in freak encounter with ref
June 28, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Finally, Trae Young ran into someone he couldn't beat.
A referee.
The Atlanta Hawks' playoff star twisted his right ankle in a freak encounter with an official's foot late in the third quarter of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.
Hawks head to East finals after Game 7 win in Philadelphia
June 21, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trae Young ripped off his jersey and bounded up the steps to toss his dad the souvenir from the first Game 7 road victory in Hawks history.
Sore knee threatens Bogdanovic’s status for Hawks in Game 7
June 19, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks may be without their top 3-point shooter with their season on the line.
Bogdan Bogdanovic's status is uncertain for Sunday night's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series at Philadelphia due to a knee injury.
Young leads Hawks’ rally past Sixers with Embiid hurting
June 15, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young tried to reassure Atlanta coach Nate McMillan after it became clear the Hawks point guard was hiding a sore shoulder.
McMillan had no complaints after Young lifted the Hawks to a crucial win over top-seeded Philadelphia.
76ers’ Rivers seeks fill-in for injured Green against Hawks
June 13, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Doc Rivers isn't revealing his plan for replacing Danny Green in the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup.
Rivers said Sunday “some of the unintended good consequences of having injuries during the regular season” are having options for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Capela is backbone of Hawks -- and quite a trash talker, too
June 4, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — If Trae Young is the unquestioned star of the Atlanta Hawks, then Clint Capela is the backbone.
A pretty good trash talker, too.
The burly, 6-foot-10 Swiss center has given the Hawks the gritty defensive presence they so desperately needed.
With Young built for playoffs, Hawks soar into second round
June 3, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Trae Young was preparing for his first postseason when a message popped into his phone.
Atlanta interim coach Nate McMillan wanted to tell his point guard that he was built for this time of a year, the kind of praise that can build a young player's confidence as he heads into unfamiliar territory.
Boorish fans: 76ers, Knicks, Jazz issue bans after incidents
May 28, 2021 GMTThe New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz banned a total of five fans from their respective arenas and issued apologies Thursday for incidents during playoff games, and the NBA said that rules surrounding fan behavior will be “vigorously enforced" going forward.
McMillan transforms Hawks, now looks to win in playoffs
May 21, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Nate McMillan gives a glimpse of his coaching style when he talks about his playing days.
McMillan fined $25,000 for saying NBA favors Knicks’ success
May 20, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday after saying the league is rooting for the success of the New York Knicks and implying his team may struggle to get calls in the opening round of the playoffs.
Hawks F Reddish (Achilles) expected to miss opening round
May 20, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish is expected to miss the opening round of the playoffs as he continues his extended recovery from an ailing right Achilles.
The team said Thursday that Reddish has expanded his rehabilitation to include unrestricted individual workouts and limited participation in team practice.
Bogdanovich scores 27 points, Hawks breeze past Magic
May 14, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovich scored 27 points, Trae Young added 18 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 116-93 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
Clint Capela added 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Hawks a day after they clinched their first playoff berth since 2016-17.
Playoff bound: Hawks clinch 1st postseason berth since 2017
May 13, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks spent three miserable years totally rebuilding their team, all with the idea of finally making a big move this season.
Yet, as the All-Star break approached, they were limping along with one of the worst records in the NBA...
Young rallies Hawks to playoff berth, 120-116 over Wizards
May 13, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — After watching the playoffs the last two years, Trae Young can’t wait to see what it’s like to suit up in the postseason.
Young scored 33 points and John Collins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24...
Young, Capela power Hawks past Pacers, 129-117
April 18, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 34 points, Clint Capela had 25 points and 24 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Sunday...
Giannis returns to lineup, Bucks beat Hawks 120-109
April 16, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 15 points in his return to the Milwaukee lineup and got plenty of help from his teammates as the Bucks cooled off the surging Atlanta Hawks 120-109 Thursday night...
Giannis returns to Bucks after missing 6 games with knee
April 16, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the Milwaukee Bucks' lineup Thursday night after missing six games with an ailing left knee...
Capela, Gallinari pace Hawks to third straight victory
April 5, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Clint Capela had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Danilo Gallinari scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 117-111 Sunday night for their third straight win.
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green returned after injuries forced both to miss an embarrassing blowout against Toronto on Friday.
Bodanovic scores 26 points, Hawks beat Pelicans 126-103
April 3, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bogdan Bodanovic scored 26 points, Kevin Huerter added 24 and five other Atlanta players scored in double figures as the short-handed Hawks beat the injury-slowed New Orleans Pelicans 126-103 on Friday night...
Fox, Haliburton lift Kings past Hawks 110-108
March 25, 2021 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton made a pair of free throws with 36...
A long summer of basketball isn’t new for everyone in NBA
July 14, 2020 GMTLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Formulating a plan to get a team ready for the restart of the NBA season wasn’t as difficult as one might expect for Indiana coach Nate McMillan...
Lloyd Pierce replacing Nate McMillan on USA coaching staff
April 22, 2019 GMTAtlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce has been added as an assistant coach for USA Basketball this summer, when the Americans will compete in the FIBA World Cup in China and try to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Ants to lose Sumner to Pacers
January 24, 2019 GMTWith Victor Oladipo ruled out for the remainder of the Indiana Pacers' season with a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee, the Mad Ants are likely going to lose Edmond Sumner for the remainder of the season.
Pacers beat Raptors after losing Oladipo with knee injury
January 24, 2019 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A promising season for the Indiana Pacers was instantly transformed when Victor Oladipo's leg buckled and he fell to the floor in pain.
Indiana showed earlier this season it can win without the All-Star guard, at least in the short term.