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There was a time, and those of us of a certain vintage will remember it well, when NBA free agency was one of the most exciting times on the calendar, not only for the league but for all of sports. Teams would scrape their way under the salary cap (not the tax or the aprons–the […] The post NBA Free Agency 2026: 7 Lakers Among the Top 30 Options appeared first on HEAVY.
Although the Atlanta Hawks had a phenomenal season by all accounts, the 51-point loss to the New York Knicks was egregious. It should cause a slight reset for the franchise. Throughout the final three games of the series against the Knicks, the Hawks simply were outclassed. They couldn’t find a way to stop Karl-Anthony Towns […] The post 3 players Hawks must trade to take next step after embarrassing end to Knicks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks suffered a 51-point blowout loss to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Thus, ending their season. Once reality set in for the Hawks, Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier offered the players some advice to wash away their playoff blues, per New York Basketball. “Go […] The post Knicks legend Walt Frazier urges Hawks to ‘go get drunk’ after Game 6 blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder revealed what he told the Hawks players after they were down 47 points at halftime to the New York Knicks. The Knicks won Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against Atlanta with a final score of 140-89, officially eliminating the Hawks from the playoffs. The Knicks led 83-36 […] The post Quin Snyder Reveals Message to Hawks Players After Being Down 47 Points at Half appeared first on HEAVY.
The Atlanta Hawks came into Game 6 of their first-round series against the New York Knicks with a lot of optimism and a chance to get a big win and force a Game 7. However, that hope was quickly evaporated when the Knicks went on a massive run in the first half to put the […] The post Hawks make bold move after 51-point humiliation vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Anthony Davis outlined the remaining goals in his career during a recent interview, stating he is still pursuing multiple individual and team accomplishments as he eyes a 20-year run in the NBA with the Washington Wizards. Speaking with Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full, Davis was asked how he could feel unsatisfied despite an already […] The post What Wizards star Anthony Davis still wants to win in desired 20-year NBA career appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Washington Wizards were one of the worst teams in the league this season, but they made moves throughout the year that they don’t plan to be this way in the future. Those moves included acquiring Trae Young and Anthony Davis, and the hope is that they can take them to the next level. For […] The post Anthony Davis admits Wizards are ‘very bad,’ but there’s more than meets eye appeared first on ClutchPoints.
This is where things get interesting. The NBA free agency backcourt impact could be massive. Not subtle. Not gradual. More like overnight changes. One signing. One trade. Suddenly, the entire fantasy outlook for a team flips. We are talking about assists, usage, three-point volume. All of it. Some ...
CJ McCollum has been a hero for the Atlanta Hawks in the Atlanta Hawks’ first-round series against the New York Knicks. After clutch plays in Game 2, McCollum drained a game-winning jumper in the waning seconds of Game 3 to lift the Hawks to a 2-1 series lead against the Knicks. During the NBA on […] The post CJ McCollum Seems to have Thrown Shade at Warriors While Praising Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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.
The Atlanta Hawks are hoping to go up 2-1 on Thursday night in their series against the New York Knicks. The Hawks tied things up earlier this week thanks to a scorching hot fourth quarter from CJ McCollum, who responded to chants from the Madison Square Garden by taking over down the stretch, frequently hunting […] The post Hawks’ GM drops candid admission on CJ McCollum’s playoff heater appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Washington Wizards are tied with the Brooklyn Nets and the Indiana Pacers for the best odds to win the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft lottery. They all have a 14% chance to get the top prize in this year’s loaded draft class. The Wizards, who had the league-worst record at 17-65, do not want a […] The post Rap legend doesn’t believe Anthony Davis is long for Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Atlanta Hawks star CJ McCollum refuses to take the villain role that Trae Young used to play against the New York Knicks.
On Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks played Game 2 of their series with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.The Hawks won by a score of 107-106 to tie up the series at 1-1.CJ McCollum went off for 32 points, three rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block while shooting 12/22 from the […] The post NBA Star CJ McCollum Made History In Hawks-Knicks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Madison Square Garden has a way of turning stars into villains or legends, and on Monday night, CJ McCollum chose legend. The Atlanta Hawks veteran orchestrated a stunning fourth-quarter comeback to edge the New York Knicks 107-106, tying their Eastern Conference first-round series at 1-1 and silencing a rowdy New York crowd. McCollum dominated the […] The post Damian Lillard fires huge reaction to Hawk’s SG CJ McCollum’s wild MSG takeover appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A few years ago, the Atlanta Hawks had a villain on their roster. Star point guard Trae Young had a knack for getting under the skin of other teams’ fans. No fanbase hated Young more than the New York Knicks. In what became Young’s signature moment, the former Hawks guard traumatized Knicks fans with his […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum has become the ‘new’ Trae Young for angry Knicks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It may feel like your fantasy basketball campaign just ended. But trends are already being set for next season, and there’s already a clear view of who the 2026-27 fantasy basketball risers are. Certain guards, wings, and bigs are being positioned to have increased usage and category gains. Role ...
Trae Young may not be there this season to add fuel to the Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks rivalry, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be some fireworks. CJ McCollum and Jalen Brunson were in the media after Game 1, as the Hawks’ guard called out the Knicks’ star for what he thought was an embellishment […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum walks back Jalen Brunson foul ‘Broadway show’ comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In half of one season, it feels like this Hawks team is ahead of anything in the Young era. Maybe, he was the one ultimately holding them back.
On Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks will be back at Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.The Hawks lost Game 1 (on Saturday) by a score of 113-102.Onyeka Okongwu finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 6/9 from […] The post Atlanta Hawks Announce Starting Player Could Miss Game 2 Against Knicks appeared first on Heavy Sports.
CJ McCollum strongly defended himself and dismissed the incident involving Jalen Brunson during Saturday's game.
Despite his trade at the deadline to the Washington Wizards, Trae Young still heard his name amidst chants in the Atlanta Hawks’ Game 1 of their best-of-7 series against the New York Knicks. Brunson closed out the Hawks to win in a 113-102 victory, and take a 1-0 lead in the opening-round series after Knicks […] The post Knicks fans still chant ‘f*** Trae Young’ despite midseason trade during Hawks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CJ McCollum had something to say about his technical foul on Jalen Brunson.
Trae Young is still a hated man in Gotham. New York Knicks fans made sure to let Young know how they feel about him during a game he wasn’t even a part of, as vulgar chants targeted at the Washington Wizards guard reverberated late in Saturday’s game between New York and the Atlanta Hawks at … The post Knicks fans disrespect Trae Young with vulgar chants during playoff game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
