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

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

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."

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.

Influential TV executive Jamie Kellner passes away at 77

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

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..."

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.

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?"

Lauren Jbara joins NBA TV from Bally Sports South

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

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."

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

"I’m ready to go back to work."

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

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

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.

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"

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.

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."

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.

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."

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...

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.

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