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Kobe Bufkin’s Net Worth in 2025: Salary With the Nets and Contract Breakdown

Read about Kobe Bufkin's net worth, contract details, his salary and career earnings, and more on Essentially Sports.
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Trae Young Issues Statement on Orlando Magic Move Amid Hawks Contract Stalemate

Trae Young highlights his desire to have joined the Orlando Magic after his draft process saw him being selected earlier than expected
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NBA Analyst Pushes Hawks for Near $140M Gamble to Secure Trae Young Era

The Atlanta Hawks face a $140M decision as analysts stress a gamble around Trae Young, whose influence shapes every move.
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 22: Trae Young 11 of the Atlanta Hawks look on during the second half of the NBA, Basketball Herr

Trae Young Speaks Out Against Ex-NBA Star After Criticism Over All-Star Game

Trae Young clapped back at an ex-NBA star's criticism of the All-Star Game, sparking debate over what the showcase really means today.
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Who Are Garrison Mathews’ Parents? Meet Father Wesley and Mother Jane, Who Shaped His NBA Journey

Discover the family roots of Garrison Mathews and how their support fueled his rise to the NBA spotlight. Here's everything you need to know.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks

What Is Garrison Mathews’ Ethnicity? Exploring Knick’s Signing, Religion, Nationality, Family Roots and Background

Discover Garrison Mathews’ ethnicity, nationality, religion as well as take a closer look at his cultural roots and background.
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Who Is Jason Collins? All About Ex-NBA Star Undergoing Brain Tumor Treatment

Learn all about veteran NBA player Jason Collins, his career highlights, leadership, and the impact he made on and off the basketball court.
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Who Is Jason Collins’ Partner? Everything to Know About Brunson Green

Read on to know more about Jason Collins' husband, Brunson Green, including everything from his early life to meeting the NBA star.
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Jaylen Brown Open to Cutting Ties With Celtics Amid $345M Dispute

Jaylen Brown announces he is open to the idea of leaving the Celtics while a $345 M dispute emerges. Read now for more
NBA: Playoffs-Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic

Mavs Can Sign Perfect Luka Doncic Replacement as 4-Time All-Star to Be Forced Out Over $345M Demand

The Mavericks could finally get a replacement for Luka Doncic after a superstar point guard's future with his current team becomes unclear
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Hawks to Cut Ties With Trae Young as Atlanta Fear Worst Case Scenario, Suggests Insider

The Hawks face a pivotal 2025–26 season, with Trae Young’s future uncertain and trade rumors looming if their playoff bid falls short.
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Pressure Mounts On Trae Young Over Shifted Dynamics Ahead of Hawks Contract Showdown

Trae Young faces rising scrutiny as Atlanta’s new direction sparks questions about his role and long-term future with the Hawks.
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 22: Trae Young 11 of the Atlanta Hawks look on during the second half of the NBA, Basketball Herr

Untold Truth Behind Ridiculous Trae Young Take Exposed as NBA Veteran Calls Out Kendrick Perkins

Months after talking about Trae Young, a former NBA champion clears his stance and shifts the blame to Kendrick Perkins
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Trae Young’s Hawks Future Gets Insider Update After Teammate Seeks LeBron James Guidance

An Instagram post with LeBron James has Atlanta buzzing, but the real story is Trae Young’s future and a new update changes everything.
NBA: All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron

Dark Horse Team Sparks LeBron James Trade Rumor With 3-Word Message

A cryptic three-word message from an unexpected NBA team has sparked swirling trade rumors about LeBron James’ next move.
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Kristaps Porzingis Stats for Latvia: Hawks Star’s Numbers Before EuroBasket 2025 Revealed

A closer look at Kristaps Porzingis’ impact with Latvia, highlighting his latest stats and performances on the international stage.
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Luka Doncic Completely Ends Long-Running Beef Theory With Ex-Teammate Ahead of EuroBasket 2025

Luka Doncic puts an end to an old beef rumor with a former team member, before the EuroBasket 2025. Read now for more.
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Russell Westbrook Free Agency Receives Insider Update as 2 Teams Await Pivotal Roster Moves

Insider reveals why Russell Westbrook’s free agency is held up, with two teams monitoring other moves before making their decision.
NBA: Playoffs-Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder

Luka Doncic Gets Stern Warning From Kristaps Porzingis Amid Surprise Retirement Plan

Luka Doncic receives waring from Kristaps Porzingis, after a sudden retirement plan makes it into the conversation. Read now for more.

Mike Muscala Net Worth in 2025: Phoenix Suns Coach’s Salary, Contract & Other Details Revealed

Read about Mike Muscala’s net worth, contract details, his salary and career earnings and more on Essentially Sports.
NBA: Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Legend Wants Immediate Trae Young Decision as Hawks Take Unexpected Approach

Kendrick Perkins urges Atlanta to act fast on Trae Young’s contract as the franchise takes a surprising approach.
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Who Is Ex-NBA Star Chris Jent’s Wife Alice Jent? All Details Revealed

Who is the woman behind the Knicks' assistant coach Chris Jent's success? Read now to know more about Alice Jent.
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Trae Young Shares Cryptic Social Media Message Amid Contract Tensions With Hawks

Trae Young sends a motivating post on X that would drive netizens to the gym as concerns are raised about his future with the Atlanta Hawks
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Unrest Over Trae Young Eased as Hawks Receive $125M Solution

As Trae Young grows upset with the Atlanta Hawks, the franchise may have a solution as John Hollinger breaks down a $125 million fix.
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 22: Trae Young 11 of the Atlanta Hawks look on during the second half of the NBA, Basketball Herr

Joe Johnson Responds After $2M for His 14-Day Role Shocked Jeff Teague

Jeff Teague revealed the moment that left him humbled during his draft years. Joe Johnson finally speaks on as the confession gets brought up.
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Angry Fans Turn On WNBA Legend After Jeff Teague’s Caitlin Clark Remark Causes Uproar

Fans react and defend Jeff Teague after his remarks about Caitlin Clark put him in the crosshairs of Nancy Lieberman's criticism.
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About Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Atlanta Hawks compete in the NBA as a part of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks suffer the second-longest drought of not winning an NBA championship. 

The latest version of the Atlanta Hawks logo was introduced during the 2015/16 season, and it saw the return of the famous “Pac-Hawk” to the design. The Hawk is centered inside a red roundel which contains the team’s name arched at the top and the bottom. 

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The Atlanta Hawks play their home games at the State Farm Arena. The multi-purpose arena was opened in 1999 and the Hawks made it their home ever since.

 After being renamed in 2018 due to sponsorship reasons, the arena underwent minor renovations and can now hold 16,600 spectators during NBA games and over 21,000 fans during concerts! 

Who owns the Atlanta Hawks?

Private equity giant and venture capitalist Antony Ressler owns the controlling rights of the Atlanta Hawks. The Beverly Hills-based business tycoon owns a major share of the franchise, which he bought in 2015 for approximately $850 million. 

Ressler is a hugely successful businessman whose net worth is estimated to be $3.9 billion by Forbes. However, he put together a group of minority owners before he purchased the Hawks from former owner Bruce Levenson. Former NBA player Grant Hill also owns a minority stake in the franchise. 

Head Coach and Top Executives 

Nate McMillan has been serving as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise appointed him after Mike Budenholzer agreed to part ways with the team upon completing five years with them. 

Lloyd is the 29th HC of the Hawks franchise, and he is yet to post a winning season with the team. 

Furthermore, Travis Schlenk, a veteran NBA executive, fills two important spots in the franchise. He is both the General Manager and the President and was promoted to the role in 2017. Schlenk previously worked with the Golden State Warriors, where he was the Assistant General Manager. 

History 

The team was originally founded in New York as the Buffalo Bisons. They competed in the NBL but relocated to Moline, Illinois, just over a month after their inception. Several relocations from Illinois, to Milwaukee, to St. Louis kept the franchise on their toes and their fanbase as well. 

The team finally moved to Atlanta in 1968  and has stayed there ever since. The Milwaukee Hawks, as they were known then, signed future Hall of Famer Bob Pettit with the second overall pick in the 1954 NBA Draft. 

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Pettit won both his MVP awards with the Hawks and played 11 seasons with the franchise until his retirement. During Pettit’s era, the Hawks were frontrunners in the West and reached four NBA Finals in five years (1957-61). 

Their sole championship triumph came when they beat the Boston Celtics in the 1958 finals after being outplayed by them in the previous year’s edition. The Hawks reached the finals again in 1961 and 1962, but the Celtics dominated and beat them in both years. 

The 70s era was different for the franchise as they hardly made it to the playoffs, and even if they did, it was a first-round knockout. Several talented athletes played for the Hawks during the 80s and the 90s, including Hall of Famers Dominique Wilkins and Dikembe Mutombo.

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Playoff success came rarely for the Hawks, even though they topped their division on certain occasions. 

Trae Young is the current foundational block of the franchise. The 6’1” point guard has garnered ample fan following for himself through his exciting talent and a lethal shooting arm. 

Atlanta Hawks: Mascot and Uniform

Just as their name suggests, the team’s official mascot is named “Harry the Hawk.” He is a fan favorite in the Atlanta area and is also touted to be the most popular bird there! 

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According to the Hawks, Harry “hatched” on Oct 25, 1986, and has been around the team, trying to help them win an NBA championship. 

Moving on to the Hawks’ uniforms, their primary colors are red, yellow, black, and gray, These colors contain deep shades and dominate the team’s jerseys. The team also collaborates with Nike to develop special “City” uniforms that pay tribute to the city of Atlanta in various ways. 

Team’s Sponsors 

The Atlanta Hawks have established partnerships with companies such as JP Morgan Chase and health and wellness company Sharecare. Their jersey sponsors are also Sharecare, and their partnership also bestowed with the 2017-2018 NBA Partnership of the Year award! 

Besides these companies, the franchise also has tie-ups with BMW, Delta Airlines, and Orreco. 

History and Achievements 

Founded 

1946
Conference

Eastern

Division 

Southeast
President/ General Manager

Travis Schlenk

Head Coach 

Lloyd Pierce
Arena 

State Farm Arena

Championships (1)

(1958)
Conference Titles (4)

(1957, 1958, 1960, 1961)

Division Titles (5)

(1970, 1980, 1987, 1994, 2015)
Website

www.nba.com/hawks

Atlanta Hawks 2021-22 Roster

13Bogdan BogdanovićSG6-6220August 18, 1992
15Clint CapelaC6-10240May 18, 1994
20John CollinsPF6-9235September 23, 1997
6Lou WilliamsPG6-1175October 27, 1986
24Bruno FernandoC6-9240August 15, 1998
8Danilo GallinariPF6-10233August 8, 1988
0Delon WrightSG6-5185April 26, 1992
5Kevin KnoxSF6-7215August 11, 1999
3Kevin HuerterSG6-7190August 27, 1998
12De'Andre HunterSF6-8225December 2, 1997
1Jalen JohnsonPF6-9220December 18, 2001
4Skylar Mays  (TW)SG6-4205September 5, 1997
17Onyeka OkongwuC6-8235December 11, 2000
2Sharife CooperPG6-1180June 11, 2001
7Timothe Luwawu-CabarrotSF6-7220May 9, 1995
10Gorgui DiengC6-10252January 18, 1990
11Trae YoungPG6-1180September 19, 1998