NBA · Southeast · Atlanta, Georgia, US · State Farm Arena
Born in the Tri-Cities, tempered in St. Louis, and reborn in Atlanta, the Hawks are the NBA's great nomadic franchise - a team that finally found its home in the capital of the New South, where Dominique's windmill dunks and Trae Young's audacious floaters have echoed through three different arenas.
Updated March 21, 2026
Trae Young has rediscovered his All-Star form this season, averaging over 27 points and 11 assists per game while cutting his turnovers to a career-low rate. His improved shot selection and willingness to play off the ball at times have made Atlanta's offense far more dynamic. The Hawks are firmly in the play-in conversation thanks largely to his resurgence.
The No. 1 overall pick from the 2024 draft has shown significant growth in his sophomore-level minutes this season. Risacher's three-point shooting has stabilized around 36%, and his defensive versatility at 6-foot-9 gives Atlanta a switchable wing they've lacked for years. He's quietly becoming one of the better young two-way forwards in the East.
Atlanta sits on the bubble of the Eastern Conference play-in tournament, and the front office faces a familiar crossroads. With a young core and tradeable veterans, the temptation to sell is always there, but Trae Young's prime years demand urgency. The next few weeks will define whether this group takes a step forward or gets broken apart in the offseason.