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Bulls rumors: New VP Bryson Graham may look to former Pelicans colleagues to fill front office

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls announced the hiring of Bryson Graham as the Executive VP of Basketball Operations. The first step in Chicago’s organizational overhaul following the firings of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley and the departure of head coach Billy Donovan. The next step will be to fill the remaining positions in the front […] The post Bulls rumors: New VP Bryson Graham may look to former Pelicans colleagues to fill front office appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ‘exciting and promising’ take on Hawks’ future

Recently, the Atlanta Hawks’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a disastrous Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks. Atlanta amazingly fell behind by over 50 points in the first half of play in this one, and ultimately ended up losing by a score of 140-89. Still, it was a strong surge to […] The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ‘exciting and promising’ take on Hawks’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer

One former No. 1 overall pick may be speedrunning his Anthony Bennett arc. The Atlanta Hawks could potentially trade away young forward Zaccharie Risacher this offseason, John Hollinger of The Athletic reported on Friday. Hollinger notes that Risacher “stalled out” for Atlanta this year and that “a trade can’t be ruled out” at this point. … The post Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Hawks put season in perspective after ugly 51-point elimination loss vs. Knicks

ATLANTA – The best felt like it was yet to come. Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit a 3-pointer in the corner three minutes into Game 6, and it capped off a 9-0 run for the Atlanta Hawks. There was a mini crowd pop, and from there, it was hard to get a Hawks fan to get excited […] The post Hawks put season in perspective after ugly 51-point elimination loss vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks most to blame for 51-point Game 6 beatdown vs. Knicks

For the Atlanta Hawks, Game 6 wasn’t just a loss. It was a complete unraveling under pressure. In a closeout game against the New York Knicks where urgency should have fueled competitiveness, Atlanta instead delivered one of the most lifeless postseason performances in recent memory. From the opening possessions, there was a visible disconnect. Rotations […] The post Hawks most to blame for 51-point Game 6 beatdown vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks make NBA history with Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Most Improved Player Award

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named the recipient of the George Mikan Trophy as the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Improved Player, the league announced on Friday night. This marks the first time since the award’s inception during the 1985-86 season that a team has gone back-to-back years with one of its players claiming […] The post Hawks make NBA history with Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Most Improved Player Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Quin Snyder can’t stop gushing about CJ McCollum after vanquishing Knicks in Game 3

CJ McCollum has done it again; after emerging as the big hero for the Atlanta Hawks in their fourth-quarter comeback in a 107-106 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their first-round matchup, he followed that up by driving the dagger into the Knicks’ hearts in Game 3, hitting the game-winner over […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder can’t stop gushing about CJ McCollum after vanquishing Knicks in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Quin Snyder is proud of Hawks players despite Game 1 loss to Knicks

Quin Snyder was proud of the Atlanta Hawks’ effort of play despite their loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. Snyder and the Hawks make their way back to the playoffs, their first appearance since 2023. They have overachieved as their young talents have shined to […] The post Why Quin Snyder is proud of Hawks players despite Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“We weren’t allowed to be fans of anyone” – Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks about growing up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father – Basketball Network

“We weren’t allowed to be fans of anyone” - Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks about growing up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father  Basketball Network

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3 Hawks bold predictions vs. Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks will enter the playoffs with nothing to lose and everything to gain. The phrase may be hackneyed, but the Hawks were not even supposed to be here, with a realistic chance of making a deep run and returning to the conference finals. Their first challenge: The New York Knicks. The third-seeded Knicks […] The post 3 Hawks bold predictions vs. Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Nickeil Alexander-Walker is confident in Hawks’ chances as underdogs vs Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks are seen as underdogs going into their series against the New York Knicks, and most of the national media have them losing. The Hawks see it, but they are only focused on what’s in front of them and believe in their ability to compete at the highest level. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is making […] The post Why Nickeil Alexander-Walker is confident in Hawks’ chances as underdogs vs Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker reveals when Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got his signature aura

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker noticed something different about Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at a tender age that separated him from the others. Ahead of leading his team on a journey to win back-to-back championships, Gilgeous-Alexander says 2025-26 was a challenging regular season. It’s hard to tell from the outside. However, Alexander-Walker says […] The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker reveals when Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got his signature aura appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets strong ‘he better win’ MIP endorsement from SGA

The Atlanta Hawks made a key free agent signing this past offseason when they acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker. After seeing how he was able to contribute to the Minnesota Timberwolves, many expected him to have that same impact for a Hawks team looking to take the next step. Not only has he had that impact, but […] The post Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets strong ‘he better win’ MIP endorsement from SGA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Quin Snyder puts blame on Hawks despite controversial officiating in loss to Cavs

The Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday fell short of clinching a spot in the playoffs after dropping their critical game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 122-116, at Rocket Arena. The Hawks have suffered back-to-back losses, falling to 45-35. They are only one game ahead of the Toronto Raptors for the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and […] The post Quin Snyder puts blame on Hawks despite controversial officiating in loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The lesson Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker learned from close loss to Knicks

ATLANTA – The Monday evening matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks had all the feelings of a playoff game. The roaring crowd, the multiple lead changes, and the big shots down the stretch. The Hawks fell 108-105, but there was a lot they could take away from a game like this. […] The post The lesson Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker learned from close loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Hawks’ CJ McCollum nearly send Knicks game to OT with Hail Mary

On Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks battled in a contest that could have been a preview of a potential first-round matchup depending on how the last few games of the regular season unfold for both teams. One thing’s for sure: both teams played with postseason-level intensity, with the ending of the […] The post Watch Hawks’ CJ McCollum nearly send Knicks game to OT with Hail Mary appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic HC Jamahl Mosley goes full NSFW on fans’ behavior in loss to Hawks

The Orlando Magic suffered another setback on Wednesday night, falling 130-101 to the Atlanta Hawks at Kia Center, a result that triggered a heated response from the home crowd and a blunt admission from head coach Jamahl Mosley. Fans expressed their frustration with loud boos and “Fire Mosley” chants, and the coach did not push […] The post Magic HC Jamahl Mosley goes full NSFW on fans’ behavior in loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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