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Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images&#xA; | Brett Davis-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Maxwell Ogden"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks&#39; rumored Jaylen Brown interest confirms telling offseason mentality</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-rumored-jaylen-brown-interest-confirms-telling-offseason-mentality?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Langley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksgbtyr2jp</guid><description>If Atlanta does indeed pursue Jaylen Brown, it means they&#39;re ready to fully step into a new era of Hawks basketball.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1900,h_1068,x_769,y_26/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/131/01ksgby8a8zy367w2yyv.jpg" caption="Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 3, 2026. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Langley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks could finally address biggest weakness with controversial acquisition</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-could-finally-address-biggest-weakness-with-controversial-acquisition?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Garrett Brown</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kse66mn8ja</guid><description>The Hawks still need more size and rim protection despite their playoff return. One controversial veteran may quietly solve both problems.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7427,h_4177,x_0,y_33/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kse6bqdy88w1mfe05j.jpg" caption="Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on May 12, 2026 | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Garrett Brown"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks’ major CJ McCollum decision banking on unpredictable draft outcome</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-major-cj-mccollum-decision-banking-on-unpredictable-draft-outcome?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Langley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks84dwh0sd</guid><description>The Atlanta Hawks are in a very unique position, where they could either draft a franchise guard and let a veteran walk, or simply retain both.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2749,h_1546,x_1107,y_57/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01ks84fn8m8staq8dtjt.jpg" caption="Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after making a shot from beyond half court against the New York Knicks during the second half at State Farm Arena on April 6, 2026. | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Langley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jalen Johnson&#39;s All-NBA selection proves his ascension is no fluke</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/jalen-johnson-all-nba-selection-proves-his-ascension-is-no-fluke?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Langley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksdyzcdtmr</guid><description>Atlanta&#39;s Jalen Johnson was named to an All-NBA team for the first time in his career, and it certainly won&#39;t be his last.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 23:22:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2622,h_1474,x_1183,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01ksdz86xcr4pg5tnsgs.jpg" caption="Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts after a shot against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena on March 14, 2026. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Langley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks should take advantage of Mavericks&#39; fallout with trade for Kyrie Irving</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-should-take-advantage-of-mavericks-fallout-with-trade-for-kyrie-irving?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Langley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks84ms48aq</guid><description>If Masai Ujiri chooses to send Dallas into a full-scale rebuild, the Hawks would be silly not to make a few calls about Kyrie Irving.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3160,h_1777,x_1783,y_632/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01ks84pec41deb26fmyn.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts to fan during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 29, 2025. | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Langley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks may need to heal bruises from Luka Doncic trade to draft Darius Acuff Jr.</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-need-heal-bruises-luka-doncic-trade-draft-darius-acuff-jr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Maxwell Ogden</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksbe96247j</guid><description>If the Atlanta Hawks want to draft Darius Acuff Jr., then they&#39;ll need to invert the Luka Doncic mistake from many years ago.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5412,h_3044,x_0,y_370/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01ksbedsncfhy7bz559a.jpg" caption="Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) celebrates after defeating Mississippi in overtime during a SEC tournament semifinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 14, 2026. | ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Maxwell Ogden"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks sent terrifying warning sign about latest mock selection in 2026 NBA Draft</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-sent-terrifying-warning-sign-about-latest-mock-selection-in-2026-nba-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jack Simone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksbwbygzz2</guid><description>The Atlanta Hawks should think twice about selecting Mikel Brown Jr. based on this anonymous scout&#39;s quote.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5608,h_3154,x_650,y_279/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01ksbwn44qc60rdkcjyr.jpg" caption="Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) looks on during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. 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Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images&#xA; | Brett Davis-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Maxwell Ogden"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks’ disappointing finish suddenly looks better after Knicks continue to dominate</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-disappointing-finish-looks-better-after-knicks-continue-to-dominate?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Langley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks84ga010z</guid><description>Even this deep into the postseason, the Atlanta Hawks are still the only team to have beaten the New York Knicks in a playoff game.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2130,h_1198,x_283,y_110/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01ks84jrdphy85ehj4dv.jpg" caption="Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 4, 2026. | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Langley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dyson Daniels&#39; 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quiet front office decision speaks volumes about the franchise&#39;s future</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-quiet-front-office-decision-speaks-volumes-about-the-franchises-future?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Garrett Brown</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5mzrtd7d</guid><description>The Atlanta Hawks denying the Philadelphia 76ers permission to interview General Manager Onsi Saleh says far more than people realize.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3049,h_1715,x_805,y_90/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01ks5ra79xbtgzvbczeg.jpg" caption="Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of the game at the Smoothie King Center on November 22, 2025. | Daniel Anderson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Garrett Brown"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Why the Hawks are the ultimate dark horse to sign Peyton Watson</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-ultimate-dark-horse-sign-peyton-watson?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Maxwell Ogden</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks3jys2ng8</guid><description>If the Atlanta Hawks decide to go in on the Peyton Watson sweepstakes, their sign-and-trade offer would be tough to beat.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3522,h_1981,x_0,y_86/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01ks3jzrv7k4jdsrtcjk.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. 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rumored blockbuster interest could be an unexpectedly perfect move</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-rumored-blockbuster-interest-could-be-unexpectedly-perfect-move?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Langley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kre8xemnw5</guid><description>Atlanta is reportedly showing interest in acquiring Los Angeles&#39; Austin Reaves this offseason, and the idea is more calculated than some may think.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4619,h_2598,x_622,y_130/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kre8z49v1bww45hkc9.jpg" caption="Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts at the buzzer defeating the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2026. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Langley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks&#39; controversial draft decision could stir up locker room competition</title><link>https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-controversial-draft-decision-could-stir-up-locker-room-competition?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Antwane Willis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krekbxptdh</guid><description>The Hawks have a chance to draft a seven-footer, but they&#39;ll have a tough choice to make regarding Onyeka Okongwu&#39;s role.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2737,h_1539,x_1055,y_121/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kreqrgasegypa2kgx3.jpg" caption="Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Antwane Willis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hawks&#39; 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