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FanDuel Sports Network reporter Kristina Pink

FanDuel Sports Network retains rights to all 13 of its NBA franchises next season

The Hawks, Cavs, Heat, Bucks, and T'Wolves all re-upped agreements with the regional sports network.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 13, 2025 0
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young leaves the floor after getting ejected from Tuesday's NBA Play-In Tournament loss to the Orlando Magic. Photo Credit: TNT

TNT’s Brian Anderson criticized Trae Young for post-ejection actions: ‘There’s a lot of kids watching’

"You don't need to do that. And don't do that, if you're  a player watching this. Don't dare do that."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 15, 2025 0
A view of the NBA logo.

NBA teams saw local ratings decline by 13% this season

Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat saw declines of over 50%.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
The Atlanta Hawks are partnering with Shannon Sharpe’s Shay Shay Media to distribute their official podcast, "Hawks AF."

Atlanta Hawks partner with Shannon Sharpe’s Shay Shay Media

The Hawks are teaming up with Shannon Sharpe’s Shay Shay Media to give their official podcast a bigger platform.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 11, 2025 0
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young

Four NBA teams likely to renew FanDuel Sports Network deals

The Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Milwaukee Bucks are likely to extend agreements with the regional sports network.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2025 0
Jalen Johnson Dad

Jalen Johnson’s dunk during his parents’ interview delighted his dad

"Every time we get an interview, he's dunking the basketball."

By Sean Keeley OnJan 4, 2025 0
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo taking a free throw

Hawks broadcast taunts Giannis Antetokounmpo for epically long free throw attempts: ‘It’s torture’

"I forgot to bring a book for these free throws. Ugh. This is so tedious."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 5, 2024 0
Trae Young Atlanta Hawks

NBA fines Atlanta Hawks for breaking player participation policy with Trae Young in NBA Cup game

The policy was implemented in 2023 and applies to recent All-Stars who miss nationally televised and NBA Cup games.

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 26, 2024 0
The “hawk tuah” meme has spread to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

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New Orleans Times-Picayune references ‘hawk tuah’ around Pelicans’ trade

Jamie Kellner, a longtime television executive who was one of the key figures in WCW's demise in 2001, has passed away at 77. Photo Credit: Analog Indulgence on YouTube

Influential TV executive Jamie Kellner passes away at 77

Kellner had a big role in WCW going out of business.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 23, 2024 5
Atlanta Hawks win the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery

Former Atlanta Hawks sideline reporter Elle Duncan brought the team some luck on NBA Draft Lottery broadcast

"I'm not saying that the girl that's on the desk that's from Atlanta doing her first lottery had anything to do with it. But I'm just saying..."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 12, 2024 2
NBA Play-In Tournament

Eastern Conference NBA Play-In Tournament games hit new heights on ESPN

The Eastern Conference half of the NBA Play-In Tournament excelled on ESPN.

By Joe Lucia OnApr 19, 2024 0

Hawks announcer makes a Caitlin Clark joke about Jayson Tatum complaining for calls

"Boy, Jayson Tatum does a lot of complaining. Who does he think he is, Caitlin Clark?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 26, 2024 1
Lauren Jbara

Lauren Jbara joins NBA TV from Bally Sports South

After two years with Bally Sports South, reporter Lauren Jbara is going national.

By Joe Lucia OnSep 28, 2023 0
Jayson Tatum apologizes to Janet Jackson

Jayson Tatum apologizes to Janet Jackson for causing concert postponement

"We were supposed to close it out in Boston. She had to postpone her show. I hope she sees this, you know, I apologize for that."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 28, 2023 3
Mike Gorman

Mike Gorman cleared to travel with Boston Celtics for Game 6 in Atlanta

"I’m ready to go back to work."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 26, 2023 0
Greg Anthony and Gus Johnson on TNT.

Gus Johnson’s call of Hawks-Celtics finish got many talking

"With Gus Johnson on the call it's just beautiful."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 26, 2023 4
Mike Brey

Former Notre Dame coach Mike Brey reportedly joining Atlanta Hawks coaching staff

Brey had plans to go into broadcasting as recently as four weeks ago.

By Phillip Bupp OnApr 17, 2023 0
Trae Young

Trae Young gets testy with reporter after being pressed on reported conflict with head coach

"When you’re an outside guy like you are and you don’t understand a private matter and private situation, you should probably stay on the outside"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 6, 2022 2

Bally Sports Atlanta Hawks reporter Lauren Jbara calls play-by-play for first time, subbing for Bob Rathbun

With Kate Scott calling the Sixers broadcast, this was the first NBA game with two women doing play-by-play.

By Ian Casselberry OnDec 24, 2021 6

Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun on Steph Curry’s 50-point night: ‘Is it really that big a deal?’

"I mean you won championships, you've been an MVP, you're going to the Hall of Fame, what's the big deal about getting 48 or 50? I don't get that."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 9, 2021 0

Atlanta Hawks dedicate press room to late Sekou Smith

The press room dedication is in addition to a team award and a journalism internship established by the Hawks.

By Jay Rigdon OnOct 21, 2021 0
Nate McMillan coaching the Hawks against the Wizards on May 10.

Hawks’ coach Nate McMillan fined $25,000 after saying that “the league wants” the Knicks in the playoffs

"They want to see New York in the playoffs."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 20, 2021 0

Atlanta Hawks players Vince Carter & Kent Bazemore hosting new podcast for The Ringer in-between games

The old trajectory was that you played your athletic career until it was time to retire and then...

By Sean Keeley OnNov 28, 2018 0
John Sterling calling the Kitten Bowl.

John Sterling will call Nets-Hawks NBA game for YES on December 16th, a matchup of two franchises where he previously did play-by-play

Sterling previously called Nets' games from 1975-80 and Hawks' games from 1981-89.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 29, 2018 0

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