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front office departure leaves frustrating gap waiting to be filled</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-front-office-departure-leaves-frustrating-gap-waiting-to-be-filled?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Langley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqtebx38s1</guid><description>Bryson Graham is heading to Chicago, meaning Atlanta will have their hands full as they search for his replacement. </description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5375,h_3023,x_1280,y_89/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kqtegmpt1j38ep8ppt.jpg" caption="New Orleans Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham takes part in Pelicans Media Day at the Smoothie King Center on September 30, 2024. | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Langley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks&#39; 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next Jonathan Kuminga move is obvious after playoff disaster</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/atlanta-hawks-next-jonathan-kuminga-move-obvious-after-playoff-disaster-contract?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tyler Watts</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqrnjerftb</guid><description>The Atlanta Hawks traded for Jonathan Kuminga at the deadline, but they have immediate work to do to sort out his future.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1851,h_1041,x_1837,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kqrnm7e9ha0tdfra3t.jpg" caption="Atlanta Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tyler Watts"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>OG Anunoby’s dominance gives Hawks clear offseason blueprint</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/og-anunoby-dominance-gives-hawks-clear-offseason-blueprint?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Langley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqgj9eqxdt</guid><description>New York&#39;s big forward gave Atlanta fits, but it may have been a good thing, as it gave the front office a clear archetype to target.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3552,h_1998,x_154,y_17/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kqgjc2w5h7axmk0hm1.jpg" caption="New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) reacts during the third quarter of game two of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2025.  | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Langley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Atlanta&#39;s devastating defeat has a bright side not many could&#39;ve imagined</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/atlanta-devastating-defeat-has-bright-side-not-many-could-imagine?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Antwane Willis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqka3a10d1</guid><description>Although the Hawks are a laughing stock after losing to the New York Knicks in six games, their future is still one of the brightest in the league.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5607,h_3153,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kqkb22fk1dj2sndbjh.jpg" caption="Mar 14, 2026; 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unique journey turned greatest weakness into a series-defining strength</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-unique-journey-greatest-weakness-series-defining-strength?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Maxwell Ogden</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kprrxp4qsr</guid><description>The Atlanta Hawks have defied the odds at every stage of the 2025-26 season, with a perceived weakness actually operating as their greatest strength.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:24:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2307,h_1297,x_67,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kprsfhwkk0ygnjncwr.jpg" caption="Apr 20, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. 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