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Photo by Christian Bonin/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks made a trade with the Golden State Warriors on draft day 2022 to acquire the 51st pick, Tyrese Martin. Martin wasn't on anybody's mock drafts, so he immediately had a chip on his shoulder when he came in. He turned his opportunity into gold during the NBA 2K23 Summer League with the Hawks, where he showcased an array of skills on both sides of the ball. That landed him a contract with the Hawks, but he saw most of his time with the College Park Skyhawks where was able to work on his game, averaging 18 points, 9.2...

When Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young roamed the sidelines for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, he made headlines. But he also made time to speak with his best friend, Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. “Me and Trae Young have talked a lot,” Porter said via the Free Dawkins YouTube channel on May […] Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. pokes fun at ‘jealous’ Atlanta Hawks star - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog

Gathered in the indoor batting cage hours before the game, manager Mark Kotsay talked to his Oakland Athletics players during an advance meeting about the Atlanta Braves and reiterated all the little things it would take to win a game.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka tossed six innings in his long-awaited return to the majors Monday night, pitching for the first time since twice tearing his right Achilles tendon.

Photo by Kirk Irwin/ Atlanta has invested a lot to bring in Bates. Is that bet going to pay off? The Atlanta Falcons have enjoyed some excellent safety play throughout their history, and Jessie Bates has a chance to one day join that list of impact players. The crown jewel of Atlanta’s free agency class, Bates has the versatility, play-making instincts and leadership qualities to help transform the defense. Bates leads a group that struggled to consistently makes plays last season and returns starters Richie Grant and Jaylinn Hawkins. Grant, a former second-round...

Photo by Stacy Revere/ As of the day of posting, there are just 24 days between now and the 2023 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks own the 15th and 46th overall picks and look to add young basketball talent to a franchise in transition. The moment will be significant, as Quin Snyder and general manager Landry Fields both begin their first full seasons respectively as the head coach and de facto top basketball operations executive. So who could the Hawks take in the draft? For that, we turn to the ever popular mock draft scene. Jonathan Givony of ESPN has tapped Jalen...

The 2022-23 Atlanta Hawks endured a topsy-turvy season. From a midseason coaching change to trade rumors surrounding Trae Young, the Hawks dealt with their fair share of adversity. However, Atlanta ended its season on a very solid note. Despite a first-round loss to the Boston Celtics, Young and the Hawks showed a lot of heart […] 3 Atlanta Hawks players who tanked their trade value in 2023 - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog

Michael Owens/ The fans have spoken. The 2023 NFL Draft is well behind us, as we continue heading towards the eventual return of Atlanta Falcons football. The regular season schedule was recently revealed, and as things currently stand, the Falcons have no primetime games. With the plethora of offseason moves, trades, and signings the team has made, it was only right to ask the fans to predict what they think the team’s 2023 record will be, as of now. As you can see above, an overwhelming 89% of Falcons fans who participated in our survey think the team...

It was a chance for Atlanta Hawks rookie AJ Griffin to turn the tables. Griffin, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft is the son of former NBA forward and longtime assistant coach Adrian Griffin. The two even got to share a moment when Junior hit a game-winner over Senior’s Toronto Raptors […] Atlanta Hawks’ AJ Griffin sends powerful message to Bucks HC - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog

Right along with the rest of the NBA world, many of the Atlanta Hawks players were in awe at the ending of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 27. The Boston Celtics became the first team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after falling into a 3-0 hole in the […] Atlanta Hawks stars react to Boston Celtics forcing ECF Game 7 vs Miami Heat - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog

Despite prognostications of another blockbuster trade for the second consecutive offseason the Atlanta Hawks, their financial outlook could dictate a much tamer summer than anticipated. They could have to go bargain shopping for improvements. “If Atlanta uses its taxpayer midlevel exception, it should prioritize a frontcourt shooter who can improve its 30th-ranked long-range attempt rate,” […] Atlanta Hawks urged to pursue East rival’s aging 5x former All-Star - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog

Photo by Cooper Neill/ For the offense and the second-year wide receiver, expectations should be heightened. With Kyle Pitts returning from injury, Desmond Ridder dominating talk because of his unknown 2023 fortunes and upside, and Bijan Robinson seemingly the next big thing in Atlanta, Drake London has been in the background. It’s difficult to have a 6’4” receiver with one of the more productive rookie seasons in team history do that, but it has been a hectic offseason. As good as London is and as cemented as his role looks to be as the top receiver in an...

Photo by Michael Hickey/ Ouch — Bill Barnwell does not see the vision. After back-to-back offseasons of crippling cap restrictions and offloading expensive veterans, Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith finally had some money to cook with. The team should look a lot different in 2023, thanks to a slew of new free agents on defense and some fresh rookies on offense. We aren’t certain how it will shake out. The Falcons added some slam dunks like Jessie Bates at safety, but are still short elite talent at a few premium positions like EDGE and quarterback, seemingly...

After a strong start to the year, the Atlanta Braves, having been bogged down by injury after injury, are coming off a series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and a devastating sweep in Toronto, among other things. Though they are first in a somewhat mediocre NL East, took two of three games against both […] 3 players essential in June, the Atlanta Braves edition - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

Craig Kimbrel ready to attack | Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/ Congrats to Craig Kimbrel on making history with 400 career saves Watching the offense play to their potential was fun enough. Stott stole second base three times while Castellanos hit a 2-RBI triple. Turner, Harper, and Marsh each drove in runs. Walker came out and pitched into the seventh inning and gave up only three earned runs. The good guys beat the Braves in their own yard, 6-4. But the spotlight belonged to Craig Kimbrel, who at 34 years old and with his family and friends watching...