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Trae Young goes off for 50 points as ‘Quavo Night’ takes over Atlanta (video)
At 21, Trae Young already stands as an NBA superstar. The second-year point guard for the Atlanta Hawks had a stellar night during his first game after the 2020 NBA All-Star break. Young scored a career-high 50 points against the Miami Heat on Thursday, Feb. 20. During the game, Young dazzled with long-range jumpers and…
Read MoreWhy Trae Young being named NBA’s MVP may not be far-fetched
Late in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Hawks home opener against the Orlando Magic, something occurred in State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia that had not happened in at least 25 years. As Trae Young shot a free-throw on his way to 39 points, the crowd chanted “MVP!” It was likely the first time…
Read MoreAtlanta Hawks fall to Zion and New Orleans Pelicans in preseason opener
The Atlanta Hawks began their first preseason game Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans at home at the State Farm Arena. The Hawks came out blazing against the Pelicans. Zion Williamson was greeted with chants of “overrated” from the fan section. However, Williamson made big play slam dunks during the first quarter. The Pelicans…
Read MoreAtlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce on USA Basketball experience
Rolling out caught up with Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce – who is doing double duty as an assistant coach for USA Basketball – to talk about his expectations for the team. Hawks players Trae Young and John Collins made the USA Basketball Select team and here Pierce talks to rolling out about how…
Read MoreTrae Young believes Atlanta Hawks can compete for 2020 NBA Playoffs berth
Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks and the USA Basketball Select team discusses the Hawks competing for a 2020 NBA Playoffs berth, the return of veteran Vince Carter and the fact that Carter is actually older than Young’s father. The popular player also discusses changing his eating habits and more after practice at the Thomas…
Read More5 reasons Trae Young should be 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year
As Trae Young packed up his belongings from his locker after Atlanta’s loss to Indiana in the season finale, the NBA rookie seemed exhausted from not just the game, but also the questions on whether he should win the 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Earlier in the season, Young was the epitome of…
Read MoreVince Carter explains why Trae Young is 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year
NBA OG and Atlanta Hawks player Vince Carter — who just completed his 21st season in the league and was himself the 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year when he played for the Toronto Raptors — discusses why Trae Young should be 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Read MoreTrae Young discusses his shot at NBA Rookie of the Year
Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is up for the 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, which is expected to be a close contest between him and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. Here’s what Young had to say about it.
Read MoreAtlanta Hawks’ offensive woes leads to home loss against Chicago Bulls
Offensively, the Atlanta Hawks had been on a roll over the past two games, but that came to an end during their second home game of the season as they faced the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls pulled out the 97-85 win against the Hawks due to poor shooting from the field (32 percent) and an even…
Read MoreAtlanta Hawks home opener features Future, Killer Mike’s swag, and close win
Although the 2018-19 season is only two weeks old, the Atlanta Hawks home opener had the feel of a closely-contested playoff game. The game took place in front of a sold out crowd at the newly renovated State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. It’s an arena that has $192 million of renovations and caters to…
Read More‘Ice Cold’ Trae Young stuns the San Antonio Spurs by doing this
Trae Young lived up to his nickname on Oct. 10 against the San Antonio Spurs, but more importantly, he lived up to the expectations the Hawks and the entire city of Atlanta have for him. With about 15 seconds left and the game tied at 125, Young dribbled down the court. “Ice Trae,” the nickname…
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