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Latest Sporzzio coverage, playoff reads, and explainers about the Atlanta Hawks.
Explainer
The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.
Explainer
Lu Dort gives Atlanta another credible point-of-attack defender and greater freedom to divide difficult perimeter assignments. His recent three-point shooting, however, gives opponents a clear way to test lineups featuring Dort, Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker together.
Team Pulse
Gueye’s uncertain season-opening availability puts more weight on Atlanta’s early frontcourt minutes and final roster decision, without providing a firm return date.
Team Pulse
Onsi Saleh's promotion gives the Hawks a clearer accountability line: Atlanta's next roster choices now have to show a coherent basketball-operations plan.