Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert is a senior contributor for Soaring Down South, covering the Atlanta Hawks as 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 basketball and NCAA football for The Sporting News.

Nov 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) stands on the court during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

3 trade destinations that make the most sense for Larry Nance Jr.

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Atlanta Hawks v Cleveland Cavaliers

Former NBA point guard takes unnecessary shot at Trae Young, Hawks

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Atlanta Hawks v Detroit Pistons

3 things Hawks fans should be thankful for heading into December

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Jun 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks second round draft pick Nikola Djurisic (7) poses for a photo at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Hawks rookie draft pick makes G League debut with Skyhawks after injury

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Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Trae Young's latest act gives Hawks trade speculation bad look

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Atlanta Hawks v Golden State Warriors

Atlanta Hawks can still control their Emirates NBA Cup destiny

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November 20, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Why Bogdan Bogdanovic has been a big disappointment for Hawks

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Atlanta Hawks v Sacramento Kings

Stock Report: Hawks’ Dyson Daniels within earshot of Michael Jordan

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Chicago Bulls v Atlanta Hawks

1 thing stopping Hawks' Dyson Daniels from winning Defensive Player of the Year

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Keaton Wallace #2 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles against the Boston Celtics.

Hawks two-way prospect inspires G League team with first NBA start

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Sacramento Kings v Atlanta Hawks

1 glaring difference between the Hawks and their G League squad

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Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder draws up a play against the Indiana Pacers.

Under-the-radar Hawks prospect could turn into secret weapon

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Atlanta Hawks head coach  Quin Snyder

Quin Snyder missing obvious solution to critical issue for Hawks

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Larry Nance Jr. #22 of the Atlanta Hawks warms up before facing the Indiana Pacers.

Hawks newcomer Larry Nance Jr. gets sweet revenge on former team

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2024 NBA Summer League - Atlanta Hawks v Washington Wizards

Nikola Djurisic ramping up for unique journey with Atlanta Hawks

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Atlanta Hawks Media Day

Seth Lundy gets honest about role with Atlanta Hawks in 2024-25

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