Sam Allred

Sam Allred

Sam Allred is the Site Expert for Soaring Down South, covering the Atlanta Hawks. He began his FanSided career covering the Dallas Mavericks for The Smoking Cuban. He graduated with both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas A&M. Sam has worked for a professional basketball team, and his writing has been featured on Sports Illustrated Kids and a human rights organization. Sam spends his free time playing and coaching basketball, hunting, and with his friends and family. Sam holds his high school's record for most technical fouls in a season and career.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during game six of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors

Al Horford reunion no longer outlandish following latest league bombshell

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts during the second half against the New York Knicks

Atlanta's electrifying new identity will carry them to postseason success

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Former Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) on the court before the game against the Atlanta Hawks

Hawks can’t stop winning free agency after signing former 5-star sharpshooter

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at the TD Garden

Onsi Saleh has impressive case for under-the-radar accolade

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San Antonio Spurs v Phoenix Suns

Hawks in danger of recreating their own Bradley Beal disaster with polarizing star

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Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks

Hawks quietly added final piece to complete lethal bench unit

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Kobe Bufkin against the Houston Rockets

Atlanta’s two underrated roster changes open up youngster's game

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2025 NBA Summer League - Atlanta Hawks v Miami Heat

Hawks’ franchise-altering offseason somehow gets better with summer league standout

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Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin drives the ball towards the goal against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell

It took Kobe Bufkin just one game to prove he belongs in Atlanta's rotation

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Miami Heat guard Josh Christopher reacts after dunking the basketball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center

Hawks add once-hyped 2024 Summer League MVP to their summer league squad

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Luke Kennard vs the Los Angeles Lakers

Overlooked Hawks signing solves Atlanta’s nagging weakness

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Kobe Bufkin vs Miami Heat

Leaked trade talks mark Onsi Saleh's first major mistake as Hawks' GM

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Trae Young reacting to an offensive foul call

Vegas missed the memo that the Hawks are back after setting insulting betting odds

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings.

Jalen Johnson must reverse this scary trend for Hawks to be a championship team

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Atlanta stars Jalen Johnson and Trae Young

Hawks must avoid tempting trap after excellent offseason

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Kobe Bufkin handling the ball vs the Dallas Mavericks

Former first-round draft pick on thin ice after Hawks brilliant offseason

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