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The Hawks will need to decide who will be in the starting five, Lu Dort or CJ McCollum, but last season should give Atlanta the answer.

Jalen Johnson's box score did not jump off the page, but he gave Hawks fans a glimpse of what's to come in 2026-27.

If Kispert shoots like he did Monday night for most of the season, it's going to be hard for Atlanta to keep him on the bench.

Zuby Ejiofor wasn't prioritized minutes-wise in Atlanta's preseason opener, giving fans a glimpse at the nightly rotation.

Kingston Flemings flashed his defensive potential in the Hawks' preseason opener.

Jalen Wilson could become an interesting prospect in Atlanta.

Asa Newell and Zuby Ejiofor will battle for backup power forward minutes over the next two weeks in preseason.

The Atlanta Hawks begin their preseason Monday, and they need to shift the conversation from being all about the Miami Heat.

The Atlanta Hawks center has yet to earn the respect deserves heading into year seven.

Trae Young isn't ruling out a future return to Atlanta, but the Hawks have changed considerably since trading him.