Michael Walton

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

Chicago Bulls writer & Digital Media Prod. for NBC Sports Chicago/ Editor of Bulls Confidential/ Busting Brackets & Raptors Rapture contributor/ Absolute hoops junkie.

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 10: Alex Len #25 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against the Orlando Magic on February 10, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

3 Takeaways: Atlanta Hawks lackluster performance in loss to Magic

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 07: Patrick McCaw #1 of the Toronto Raptors defends against Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways: Atlanta Hawks ice-cold 2nd half offense leads to loss to Raptors

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 2: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball against the Phoenix Suns on February 2, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: 3 Takeaways from Hawks Comeback Win in Phoenix

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 1: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks talk after a game on February 1, 2019 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: 4 Takeaways From Loss to Jazz, including Lloyd Pierce being a great HC

SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 30: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: 3 Takeaways From Tough Road Loss to Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 30: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: Rapid Reaction to Blowout Road Loss to Kings

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 26: Trae Young #11 (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: 3 Takeaways As Blazers Complete 2nd Half Comeback

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks 2019 NBA Draft (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: 3 Takeaways From Blowout Win Over OKC

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 13, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: Rapid Reaction to tough loss to Bucks

Jeremy Lin #7 of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: Second game against the red-hot Bucks

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks: ‘The Trae Young Trey Tracker’ At The Midway Point Of The NBA season

Oregon Ducks center Bol Bol (1) (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

3 reasons Bol Bol would be a perfect fit with the Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: 4 Takeaways From Close Loss To Raptors in Toronto

Jeremy Lin #7 of the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: Surprising Positives from Total Beatdown vs. Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 against the Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks: Rapid Reaction to crushing loss to Coach Bud and the Bucks