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ATLANTA HAWKS 7-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
7-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Hawks focused on defense entering opener vs. rebuilding Nets Since making a surprise run to the Eastern Conference finals in the 2020-21 season, the Atlanta Hawks have seen their defense gradually regr...
Larry Nance Jr. - Good to go Nance (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Nance rested during the Hawks' preseason finale but is cleared to play during the regular season. The veteran will be a key depth piece for Atlanta's frontcourt this season after being traded to the Hawks in the deal that sent Dejounte Murray (personal) to New Orleans.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Bogdan Bogdanovic - Good to go for Opening Night Bogdanovic (rest) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Bogdanovic sat out Atlanta's final two preseason games for rest purposes but will be good to go Wednesday. The 32-year-old guard should continue to be one of the NBA's most productive bench players in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
De'Andre Hunter - Not listed on injury report Hunter (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season game against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact As expected, Hunter is cleared for the regular season after resting during the preseason finale. When available, the veteran forward started during the preseason, but No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher will push Hunter for playing time right away.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Clint Capela - Good to go against Brooklyn Capela (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Capela sat out Atlanta's preseason finale due to ankle soreness but is available for the team's regular-season opener Wednesday. The 30-year-old center averaged 11.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 assists in 25.8 minutes across 73 regular-season appearances last season.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Zaccharie Risacher - Gets green light Risacher (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact As expected, Risacher is good to go for the regular season after resting during the Hawks' preseason finale. It's unclear if the No. 1 overall pick will start right away, but either way, he's expected to see consistent minutes for a squad that lost a high-usage player in Dejounte Murray (personal) this offseason.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Zeller - Won't play on Opening Night Zeller is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets due to not being with the team, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact It's unclear when Zeller will rejoin the team, but he will be absent for Atlanta's regular-season opener. Zeller's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Charlotte.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Johnson - Good to go for opener Johnson (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact As expected, Johnson is ready for the regular season after resting during the Hawks' preseason finale. The youngster broke out last year, averaging 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.0 stocks per game before injuries derailed his campaign.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Trae Young - Ready for opener Young (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact As expected, Young is cleared for the regular season after resting during the Hawks' preseason finale. The All-Star point guard has averaged at least 25 points, 10 assists and a steal per game in back-to-back campaigns.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Lundy - Another absence coming Lundy (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Lundy's ankle injury will keep him out of Atlanta's regular-season opener against Brooklyn. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Charlotte.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Dominick Barlow - Remains out Wednesday Barlow is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets due to a low back contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Barlow's absence shouldn't affect Atlanta's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Charlotte.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks forward Jalen Johnson's extension: 'This is just all part of my story' A knock to his reputation led to his fall from a projected lottery draft pick to 20th overall, where the Hawks selected him.
OCTOBER 22 • AJC.COM
Hawks host the Nets for season opener
The Atlanta Hawks open the season at home against the Brooklyn NetsOCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks extend F Jalen Johnson, reportedly for $150M The Atlanta Hawks signed forward Jalen Johnson to a multi-year contract extension on Monday.The team did not disclose the deal’s terms, but...
OCTOBER 22 • THESTATE.COM
Forward Jalen Johnson signs multi-year extension with Hawks | NBA.com Jalen Johnson signs a multi-year extension with the Hawks worth a reported $150 million over 5 seasons.
OCTOBER 22 • NBA.COM
Jalen Johnson agrees to $150 million contract extension with Hawks following breakout season
The Atlanta Hawks and Jalen Johnson have agreed to rookie contract extension, rewarding the 6-foot-9 forward for his 2023-24 breakout seasonOCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks Breakout Star Signing Huge Extension Deal Atlanta Hawks young forward Jalen Johnson has agreed to a massive rookie contract extension prior to the start of the season.
OCTOBER 21 • KANSASCITY.COM
Hawks, Jalen Johnson agree to five-year extension The Hawks and forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to an extension, according to a person familiar with the situation.
OCTOBER 21 • AJC.COM
Jalen Johnson - Signs five-year extension Johnson (rest) signed a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension with the Hawks on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Johnson saw his role expand during the 2023-24 regular season, during which he averaged 16.0 points on 51.1 percent shooting, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals over 33.7 minutes per game across 56 regular-season contests. The 2021 first-round pick is expected to be the Hawks' No. 2 option on offense behind Trae Young after Dejounte Murray was traded to the Pelicans in late June.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks down Kobe Bufkin to start new season The Hawks will be down Kobe Bufkin to start the season, according to the team. On Monday, the Hawks announced that the sophomore guard susta...
OCTOBER 21 • AJC.COM
Kobe Bufkin - Won't play Wednesday Bufkin will not play Wednesday against the Nets after suffering a right shoulder injury during Saturday's practice.
Impact Bufkin will undergo testing and further evaluation, but he'll miss at least one game to open the season. With Bufkins unavailable, it's possible that Vit Krejci has a shot to crack the rotation in the backcourt.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic savoring his routine through sips of coffee There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee to start the day.
OCTOBER 21 • AJC.COM
It may be a golden age for France in the NBA. And not just because of Victor Wembanyama
The reigning NBA rookie of the yearOCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels' passion for golf helps him settle into his new city When it’s time to step away and get his mind back to the right place, Hawks guard Dyson Daniels heads to the golf course.
OCTOBER 20 • AJC.COM
Five keys to the Hawks' 2024-25 season ATLANTA - The Hawks begin their regular season Wednesday as they hunt to improve on last season’s ea...
OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
