
Hawks’ Surprising Surge Sets Up Playoff Push
After finishing 46-36 and capturing the Southeast Division, the Atlanta Hawks are poised for a deep playoff run, but the market still sees them as a long shot.
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After finishing 46-36 and capturing the Southeast Division, the Atlanta Hawks are poised for a deep playoff run, but the market still sees them as a long shot.

After Mario Saint‑Supery departed for Valencia, Gonzaga is exploring the possibility of adding veteran point guard Donovan Dent, a move that could reshape their roster and title aspirations.
A multi‑team trade sends Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks, brings Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, and gives the Oklahoma City Thunder additional draft assets, reshaping the Western Conference roster ahead of the new season.

Oklahoma City sends Lu Dort to Atlanta, receives protected second‑round picks, and clears salary to drop below the second apron, while the Mavericks add a top pick alongside Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg.

In a complex three‑team transaction, former Arizona State star Lu Dort is headed to the Atlanta Hawks, with the Oklahoma City Thunder receiving multiple second‑round picks and the Dallas Mavericks acquiring the 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and guard Ryan Nembhard.

Yahoo Sports analyst Kevin O’Connor explains how the Oklahoma City Thunder’s acquisition of draft picks and salary relief reflects a calculated reset ahead of the next season.
Team Canada, anchored by Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, will close out its group‑play schedule in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers on Monday night, facing Jamaica at the TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario.
Canada never trailed in a 110-84 win over Puerto Rico in Hamilton, Ontario, showcasing a strong performance ahead of the 2027 World Cup in Qatar.

The Indiana Pacers have added former Gonzaga standout Jalen Warley to their summer league roster, hoping the versatile big man can compete for a contract after a promising college season.

After a standout college season, forward Graham Ike joins the Warriors, aiming to contribute to their title chase.

The Bulldogs will travel to Omaha on Dec. 12, 2026 to face the Bluejays in a continuation of a rivalry that has seen Gonzaga dominate the series, while the program prepares for a slate of marquee matchups across the country.

After amassing 2,000 points and earning third-team All-American honors, Graham Ike is preparing for the NBA draft, navigating age, injury and defensive questions that could shape his destiny.

Gonzaga’s Graham Ike, a 6-8 forward, is being discussed as a potential late second-round pick in the 2026 NBA draft, having averaged 22.4 points and 7.0 rebounds last season and earned workouts with the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic.

The 2026 NBA Draft Combine wrapped up in Chicago, Illinois, leaving teams with a clearer picture of which prospects are ready to make the leap and which may need another year of college.

Cameron Carr’s 30‑point showing and Aday Mara’s historic measurements headline a combine that left both standouts and underperformers with major implications for the upcoming draft.