https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-hidden-defensive-gem-biggest-boost-expectedSoaring Down SouthenHawks' hidden defensive gem gave them the biggest boost they never expectedAtlanta Hawks,Onyeka Okongwu,nba,hawks news2026-04-03T19:45:00Z2026-04-03T19:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1483,h_834,x_527,y_138/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kna9rhx22javm3ayb4.jpgAtlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (17) reacts after making a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center on November 13, 2025. https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-most-important-roster-building-move-came-long-before-the-season-started-onsi-salehSoaring Down SouthenHawks' most important roster-building move came long before the season startedNBA,Hawks,Saleh2026-04-03T17:51:48Z2026-04-03T17:51:48Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5751,h_3234,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kna1ks221k4vfc893t.jpgSep 29, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh. Dale Zanine-Imagn Imageshttps://soaringdownsouth.com/jalen-johnsons-latest-prestigious-honor-perfect-time-hawksSoaring Down SouthenJalen Johnson's latest prestigious honor comes at the perfect time for HawksJalen Johnson,Atlanta Hawks,hawks news,nba2026-04-03T16:15:00Z2026-04-03T16:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2519,h_1416,x_1176,y_46/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kn9xz4ypbp7vva14c7.jpgAtlanta 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. https://soaringdownsouth.com/jock-landale-emergence-hawks-unsung-hero--answered-pivotal-questionSoaring Down SouthenJock Landale's emergence as Hawks' unsung hero has answered a pivotal questionAtlanta Hawks,Jock Landale,Onyeka Okongwu2026-04-02T21:15:00Z2026-04-02T21:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2450,h_1378,x_0,y_166/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kn7r91wnfxggq75evf.jpgMar 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (31) celebrates a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Imageshttps://soaringdownsouth.com/nickeil-alexander-walkers-dominance-rival-helped-flip-hawks-seasonSoaring Down SouthenNickeil Alexander-Walker's dominance over rival has helped flip the Hawks' seasonAtlanta Hawks,Nickeil Alexander-Walker,hawks news2026-04-02T20:15:00Z2026-04-02T20:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1585,h_891,x_434,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kn7b9pbrg83q7mtbb2.jpgHawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) reacts after a basket against the Magic in the first quarter at Kia Center on April 2, 2026.https://soaringdownsouth.com/zaccharie-risacher-makes-massive-breakthrough-hawks-critics-lookingSoaring Down SouthenZaccharie Risacher makes massive breakthrough when Hawks critics weren't lookingZaccharie Risacher,Hawks,Atlanta Hawks2026-04-02T17:31:42Z2026-04-02T17:31:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5302,h_2982,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kn7f28fcn46c3rv6rm.jpgDec 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) warms up before a game against the Denver Nuggets at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images https://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-turned-jonathan-kuminga-ultimate-postseason-x-factorSoaring Down SouthenHawks have already turned Jonathan Kuminga into the ultimate postseason X-FactorJonathan Kuminga,Atlanta Hawks,Hawks2026-04-02T15:54:02Z2026-04-02T15:54:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5017,h_2822,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kn7cbwbd2vd6qrtep2.jpgFeb 26, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) reacts after making a three point shot against the Washington Wizards during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Imageshttps://soaringdownsouth.com/nickeil-alexander-walker-development-hawks-ultimate-x-factorSoaring Down SouthenNew Nickeil Alexander-Walker development is Hawks' ultimate X-factorAtlanta Hawks,Hawks,Nickeil Alexander-Walker2026-04-01T22:00:08Z2026-04-01T22:00:08Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4872,h_2740,x_0,y_193/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kn5ec8s4rm609sszcs.jpgMar 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) on the court against the Boston Celtics in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Imageshttps://soaringdownsouth.com/hawks-face-painful-jonathan-kuminga-decision-time-running-out-define-fitSoaring Down SouthenHawks face painful Jonathan Kuminga decision with time running out to define fitJonathan Kuminga,Hawks,Atlanta Hawks2026-04-01T20:32:21Z2026-04-01T20:32:21Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4011,h_2256,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/131/01kn5513jhs5tse50d5w.jpgMar 27, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) talks with an official during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images