Atlanta Hawks and NBA Coverage from The Atlanta Journal

Atlanta Hawks

Record: (7-5), 1st in Southeast Division

Atlanta Hawks

Record: (7-5), 1st in Southeast Division

NBA

Hawks use 3-day break to fine-tune and build habits

NBA

Hawks’ CJ McCollum joins ‘NBA on Prime’ as player correspondent

NBA

Hawks stumble in first quarter, struggle to recover against Lakers

NBA

Reflections on the Hawks’ first 11 games of the season

NBA

Hawks overcome early game struggles to down Nets

Standings

Stats

Southeast Division

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
1 HawksHawks	7	5	.583	-
2 HeatHeat	5	6	.455	1.5
3 MagicMagic	4	7	.364	2.5
4 HornetsHornets	4	8	.333	3
5 WizardsWizards	4	9	.308	3.5

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SG, #7

PPG

21.9

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SG, #7

3PM

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

ASSISTS

7.2

PHOTOS: Hawks fall to Grizzles in preseason home opener

Atlanta Hawks guard Aaron Wiggins (left) reacts as the ball slips from his hands during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The Hawks lost their preseason home opener 132-123. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings (right) dribbles against Memphis Grizzlies center Quinten Post (left) in the first half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson attempts to shoot under pressure from Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Ty Jerome (left) in the first half of a preseason NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings is greeted by teammates as he is being introduced before the preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson battles Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks (left) in the first half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The Hawks lost their preseason home opener 132-123. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell battles for possession against Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks in the first half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) goes up for a basket against Memphis Grizzlies center Quinten Post during the first half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings (right) dribbles past Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (left) during the first half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (right) attempts to shoot against Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks during the first half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The Hawks lost their preseason home opener 132-123. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (right) attempts a basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks in the first half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (right) goes up for a layup during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (left) dunks over Memphis Grizzlies guard Jahmai Mashack in the second half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zuby Ejiofor dunks in the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Rayj Dennis reacts after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Wilson dribbles in the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson dunks over Atlanta Hawks forward Dorian Finney-Smith in the second half of a game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Memphis won 132-123 in Atlanta's preseason home opener. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zuby Ejiofor (right) dribbles past Memphis Grizzlies center Carson Cooper during the second half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder gives instructions to his players during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks during the first half of a preseason NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Aaron Wiggins (left) reacts as the ball slips from his hands during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The Hawks lost their preseason home opener 132-123. (Miguel Martinez/AJC) (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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