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Jalen Johnson's 29 points lead the Hawks past the depleted Pelicans, 126-111
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game skid with a 126-111 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson was scratched from the lineup with right hamstring tightness...
Kuzma scores 25 as the Wizards pick up their first win with a 121-119 victory over Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-119 on Monday night for their first win this season. Jordan Poole scored 26 points for Washington, and reserve Corey Kispert had 21 points. The Wizards...
Young scores 30, Okongwu adds career-high 28 as Hawks open with 120-116 win over Nets
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had 30 points, Onyeka Okongwu added a career-high 28 and the Atlanta Hawks opened the season with a 120-116 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Young, who also had 12 assists, sealed it with a pair of free throws with two seconds remaining. ...
Jalen Johnson agrees to $150 million contract extension with Hawks following breakout season
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks and Jalen Johnson agreed to a rookie contract extension on Monday, rewarding the 6-foot-9 forward for his 2023-24 breakout season. The Hawks did not disclose details of the deal, two days before Wednesday night's opening game of Johnson's fourth...
Rookie Zaccharie Risacher is key to Hawks' hopes for a playoff return with Trae Young still the star
Atlanta Hawks Last season: 36-46, 10th in Eastern Conference. COACH: Quin Snyder (3rd season with Hawks, 11th overall, 418-321). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Brooklyn. DEPARTURES: G Dejounte Murray, G AJ Griffin, F Saddiq Bey, F Fernando...
Prairie View A&M outlasts Grambling in 5 overtimes 36-34
DALLAS (AP) — Lamagea McDowell scored from a yard out in the fifth overtime to give Prairie View A&M a 36-34 win over Grambling on Saturday night in the State Fair Classic played at the Cotton Bowl. Both teams scored touchdowns and converted PATs in the first overtime and both...
