Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert is a sports journalist based in Atlanta. He has been writing about the NBA since 2022, covering three different NBA teams for FanSided: the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics, and the Denver Nuggets. He was previously an NBA writer for NBA Analysis Network and a contributor for 8 Points, 9 Seconds (FanSided’s Indiana Pacers page). He also covers NCAA football for The Sporting News. Grunert is a former college tennis player and a diehard Celtics fan.

Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks

ESPN's ranking disrespects Trae Young and what makes the Hawks star so great

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Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks

3 reasons Zaccharie Risacher should be a starter to open the regular season

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Atlanta Hawks Media Day

Zaccharie Risacher could make or break the Hawks with 1 key skill

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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark shouts out Atlanta fans after Fever beat Dream in Hawks' arena

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Uninterrupted Film Festival 2024 Powered By Tribeca Festival - Day 2

Trae Young's comments set Zaccharie Risacher up for Jayson Tatum-like start with Hawks

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Basketball - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 13

Bronze medal perfectly sets up Bogdan Bogdanovic for Hawks' season

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Australia v China - Ballin '24: Day 1

Dyson Daniels poised for breakout season after trade to Hawks

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Jun 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks draft pick Zaccharie Risacher, left, talks to the media as general manager Landry Fields looks on at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Zaccharie Risacher was the perfect pick for the Atlanta Hawks

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Atlanta Hawks v Toronto Raptors

Former Atlanta Hawks big man announces retirement after 11-year career

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Minnesota Timberwolves v Atlanta Hawks

Why Dejounte Murray’s absence will help the Hawks next season

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Utah Jazz v Houston Rockets

The Atlanta Hawks should make a push for Utah Jazz C Walker Kessler

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Apr 14, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

5 stars the Atlanta Hawks could trade Dejounte Murray for this summer

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Atlanta Hawks rookie Seth Lundy guarding Ja Morant

College Park Skyhawks laying foundation for bright future

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Atlanta Hawks Media Day

Hawks rookie Mouhamed Gueye back in action with impressive G League debut

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Hawks rookie Kobe Bufkin in action

College Park Skyhawks starting G League regular season strong

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Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young makes NBA history with incredible 30-10 streak

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