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Atlanta Hawks

Record: (26-30), 4th in Southeast Division

Atlanta Hawks

Record: (26-30), 4th in Southeast Division

Hawks rally but fall short, lose to Hornets in divisional matchup

NBA fines Hawks’ Gueye $35K for fracas with Reid in Minnesota

Turnovers burn Hawks, who lose to Timberwolves in Alexander-Walker’s return

Hawks’ Johnson earns second Eastern Conference Player of the Week honor

New outlook ahead as Hawks reshape roster

Standings

Stats

Southeast Division

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
1 MagicMagic	28	25	.528	-
2 HeatHeat	29	27	.518	0.5
3 HornetsHornets	26	29	.473	3
4 HawksHawks	26	30	.464	3.5
5 WizardsWizards	14	39	.264	14

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

PPG

23.3

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SG, #7

3PM

164

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

ASSISTS

8.2

PHOTOS: Hawks and Bucks in action on MLK Day

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) attempts a 3-point shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Pete Nance during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu grabs a defensive rebound during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (right) and Bobby Portis Jr. during the first half in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (right) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson goes ups for a dunk during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (center) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (left center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right) drives against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (center) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (right) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (right) attempts a 3-point shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (center) passes out of the defense of Milwaukee Bucks players during the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (foreground) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (left) drives against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

More Hawks News

New outlook ahead as Hawks reshape roster

Atlanta acquires some veterans before trade deadline.

Hawks photos from Onsi Saleh news conference 09/26/25

‘Everything’s future forward’ for Hawks following trade deadline

GM Onsi Saleh says the team maintained its flexibility while also staying committed to being competitive despite a flurry of moves around the trade deadline.

Hawks come up short against Hornets, losing potential tiebreaker

The Hawks fell 126-119 to the Hornets on Saturday, dropping what could be a potential tiebreaker in the standings.

Who is Jock Landale? New Hawks center makes a big first impression in debut.

After trade, big man drives from Memphis to Atlanta and turns in a career-best performance.

Jock Landale makes a splash to help Hawks past Jazz

In dealing Porzingis, Hawks gained flexibility and time to develop Kuminga

Trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield puts the Hawks in a good position overall.

OPINION

Before and after trade deadline, Hawks look like fringe playoff team

After the trade deadline, the Hawks are still what they were before — a fringe playoff team. But their options for building for more remain open.

Source: Hawks trade Luke Kennard to Lakers for guard, draft pick

The Hawks are sending guard Luke Kennard to the Los Angeles Lakers for guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick, a league source confirmed Thursday to the AJC.

Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, NBA

Hawks acquire Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors for wings Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield.

Hawks agree to acquire Jock Landale from Jazz

With depth issues at center, the Hawks add the Australian for cash considerations ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.