The Atlanta Hawks is an American professional team that plays for the NBA as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded in 1946 and plays its home games at State Farm Arena. The team was first established as the Buffalo Bisons, however, kept changing its name before settling in Atlanta.
Some of the key players that the team has produced are Dominique Wilkins, Bob Houbregs, and Trae Young. The Hawks are among the most powerful teams in the NBA, especially known for their offensive strategies.
Let’s delve into the Atlanta Hawks’ statistics, roster, schedule, and team info to learn more about the team’s standing and achievements.
Upcoming Matches: Atlanta Hawks Schedule 2024-25
Recently, the NBA released the Atlanta Hawks schedule for the 2024-25 season on its official website. According to the schedule, the Hawks will play its first match against the Brooklyn Nets on 23rd October 2024 in the State Farm Arena, Atlanta. The team will play its last game on 13 Apr against Orlando Magic at their home ground in State Farm Arena, Atlanta.
The following is the Atlanta Hawks Schedule for the 2024-25 Regular Season along with timing and venue.
DATE | Opponent | TIME | Venue |
Wed, 23 Oct, 2024 | Brooklyn Nets | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Fri, 25 Oct, 2024 | Charlotte Hornets | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sun, 27 Oct, 2024 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 4:00 PM | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City |
Mon, 28 Oct, 2024 | Washington Wizards | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 | Washington Wizards | 4:00 PM | Capital One Arena, Washington |
Fri, 1 Nov, 2024 | Sacramento Kings | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024 | New Orleans Pelicans | 4:00 PM | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans |
Mon, 4 Nov, 2024 | Boston Celtics | 4:45 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Wed, 6 Nov, 2024 | New York Knicks | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Fri, 8 Nov, 2024 | Detroit Pistons | 4:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
Sat, 9 Nov, 2024 | Chicago Bulls | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Tue, 12 Nov, 2024 | Boston Celtics | 4:00 PM | TD Garden, Boston |
Fri, 15 Nov, 2024 | Washington Wizards | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sun, 17 Nov, 2024 | Portland Trail Blazers | 3:00 PM | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland |
Mon, 18 Nov, 2024 | Sacramento Kings | 7:00 PM | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento |
Wed, 20 Nov, 2024 | Golden State Warriors | 7:00 PM | Chase Center, San Francisco |
Fri, 22 Nov, 2024 | Chicago Bulls | 5:00 PM | United Center, Chicago |
Mon, 25 Nov, 2024 | Dallas Mavericks | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Wed, 27 Nov, 2024 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland |
Fri, 29 Nov, 2024 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 11:30 AM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sat, 30 Nov, 2024 | Charlotte Hornets | 3:00 PM | Spectrum Center, Charlotte |
Mon, 2 Dec, 2024 | New Orleans Pelicans | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Wed, 4 Dec, 2024 | Milwaukee Bucks | 5:00 PM | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee |
Fri, 6 Dec, 2024 | Los Angeles Lakers | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024 | Denver Nuggets | 3:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Thu, 19 Dec, 2024 | San Antonio Spurs | 6:30 PM | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio |
Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 | Memphis Grizzlies | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Mon, 23 Dec, 2024 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Thu, 26 Dec, 2024 | Chicago Bulls | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sat, 28 Dec, 2024 | Miami Heat | 12:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sun, 29 Dec, 2024 | Toronto Raptors | 3:00 PM | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto |
Mon, 1 Jan, 2025 | Denver Nuggets | 6:00 PM | Ball Arena, Denver |
Wed, 3 Jan, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers | 7:30 PM | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
Thu, 4 Jan, 2025 | Los Angeles Clippers | 7:30 PM | Intuit Dome, Inglewood |
Sun, 7 Jan, 2025 | Utah Jazz | 6:00 PM | Delta Center, Salt Lake City |
Tue, 9 Jan, 2025 | Phoenix Suns | 6:00 PM | Footprint Center, Phoenix |
Thu, 11 Jan, 2025 | Houston Rockets | 12:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sun, 14 Jan, 2025 | Phoenix Suns | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Mon, 15 Jan, 2025 | Chicago Bulls | 5:00 PM | United Center, Chicago |
Thu, 18 Jan, 2025 | Boston Celtics | 4:00 PM | TD Garden, Boston |
Sat, 20 Jan, 2025 | New York Knicks | 12:00 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York |
Mon, 22 Jan, 2025 | Detroit Pistons | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Tue, 23 Jan, 2025 | Toronto Raptors | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Thu, 25 Jan, 2025 | Toronto Raptors | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sat, 27 Jan, 2025 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 5:00 PM | Target Center, Minneapolis |
Tue, 30 Jan, 2025 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland |
Thu, 1 Feb, 2025 | Indiana Pacers | 2:00 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis |
Sat, 3 Feb, 2025 | Detroit Pistons | 4:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
Mon, 5 Feb, 2025 | San Antonio Spurs | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Wed, 7 Feb, 2025 | Milwaukee Bucks | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Thu, 8 Feb, 2025 | Washington Wizards | 4:00 PM | Capital One Arena, Washington |
Sat, 10 Feb, 2025 | Orlando Magic | 4:00 PM | Kia Center, Orlando |
Mon, 12 Feb, 2025 | New York Knicks | 4:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York |
Tue, 20 Feb, 2025 | Orlando Magic | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Fri, 23 Feb, 2025 | Detroit Pistons | 3:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sat, 24 Feb, 2025 | Miami Heat | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Mon, 26 Feb, 2025 | Miami Heat | 4:30 PM | Kaseya Center, Miami |
Wed, 28 Feb, 2025 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sun, 3 Mar, 2025 | Memphis Grizzlies | 5:00 PM | FedExForum, Memphis |
Mon, 4 Mar, 2025 | Milwaukee Bucks | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Wed, 6 Mar, 2025 | Indiana Pacers | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Fri, 8 Mar, 2025 | Indiana Pacers | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sun, 10 Mar, 2025 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Tue, 12 Mar, 2025 | Charlotte Hornets | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Thu, 14 Mar, 2025 | Los Angeles Clippers | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sat, 16 Mar, 2025 | Brooklyn Nets | 3:00 PM | Barclays Center, Brooklyn |
Mon, 18 Mar, 2025 | Charlotte Hornets | 4:00 PM | Spectrum Center, Charlotte |
Fri, 22 Mar, 2025 | Golden State Warriors | 4:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sat, 23 Mar, 2025 | Philadelphia 76ers | 3:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Mon, 25 Mar, 2025 | Houston Rockets | 5:00 PM | Toyota Center, Houston |
Wed, 27 Mar, 2025 | Miami Heat | 4:30 PM | Kaseya Center, Miami |
Sat, 30 Mar, 2025 | Milwaukee Bucks | 4:00 PM | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee |
Mon, 1 Apr, 2025 | Portland Trail Blazers | 4:30 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Tue, 2 Apr, 2025 | Dallas Mavericks | 5:30 PM | American Airlines Center, Dallas |
Fri, 5 Apr, 2025 | New York Knicks | 12:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Sat, 6 Apr, 2025 | Utah Jazz | 3:00 PM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Mon, 8 Apr, 2025 | Orlando Magic | 4:00 PM | Kia Center, Orlando |
Wed, 10 Apr, 2025 | Brooklyn Nets | 4:30 PM | Barclays Center, Brooklyn |
Thu, 11 Apr, 2025 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4:00 PM | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
Sat, 13 Apr, 2025 | Orlando Magic | 10:00 AM | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
Meet the Star Performers: Atlanta Hawks Roster 2024-25
The Atlanta Hawks have produced some of the greatest players of all time. Ed Macauley, Dominique Wilkins, Bob Houbregs, and many more players have proved their commitment and dedication to the team with their contributions and extra efforts they took.
The Atlanta Hawks have finalized the roster of players who will play for the squad and the NBA has announced the Atlanta Hawks Roster 2024-25,. This includes Dominick Barlow, Larry Nance Jr., Trae Young, and Keaton Wallace.
Name | Jersey No. | Position | Age |
Dominick Barlow | 26 | F | 21 |
Bogdan Bogdanovic | 13 | SG | 32 |
Kobe Bufkin | 4 | G | 20 |
Clint Capela | 15 | C | 30 |
Dyson Daniels | 5 | G | 21 |
Mouhamed Gueye | 18 | F | 21 |
De’Andre Hunter | 12 | SF | 26 |
Jalen Johnson | 1 | SF | 22 |
Vit Krejci | 27 | G | 24 |
Seth Lundy | 3 | G | 24 |
Garrison Mathews | 25 | SG | 27 |
Larry Nance Jr. | 22 | PF | 31 |
Onyeka Okongwu | 17 | PF | 23 |
Zaccharie Risacher | 10 | PF | 19 |
David Roddy | 21 | F | 23 |
Keaton Wallace | — | G | 25 |
Trae Young | 11 | PG | 25 |
Cody Zeller | 40 | C | 31 |
Atlanta Hawks Stats and All-Time Records: The Path to Fame
The Hawks were founded in 1946 as Buffalo Bisons but later changed their name to Tri-Cities Blackhawks. The Atlanta Hawks have played 76 seasons and appeared 49 times in playoffs and they won an NBA Championship in 1958.
Dominique Wilkins has scored the highest points, 23,292 for the team. Bob Pettit recorded the most rebounds, 12,849 for the Hawks. Trae Young holds the record for most assists for the team in basketball history, with 3,868.
Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
Team Name | Atlanta Hawks, St. Louis Hawks, Milwaukee Hawks, Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
Seasons | 76; 1949-50 to 2024-25 |
Record | 2927-3010, .493 W-L% |
Playoff Appearances | 49 |
Championships | 1 NBA Championship |
Atlanta Hawks Stats and Last 10 Years’ Records
Atlanta Hawks played their first NBA season in 1949 and since then, they have played 76 seasons and appeared in 49 playoffs. The Hawks are one of the most powerful teams in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference.
Take a look at the Atlanta Hawks stats and records for the past 10 years to look at their performance and scores in the games.
Season | Tm | W | L | Finish | FG% | 2P% | FT% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
2023-24 | ATL | 36 | 46 | 3 | 0.465 | 0.535 | 0.797 | 3663 | 2180 | 615 | 369 | 1110 | 1522 | 9703 |
2022-23 | ATL | 41 | 41 | 2 | 0.483 | 0.548 | 0.818 | 3639 | 2049 | 580 | 401 | 1060 | 1541 | 9711 |
2021-22 | ATL | 43 | 39 | 2 | 0.47 | 0.531 | 0.812 | 3606 | 2017 | 587 | 348 | 972 | 1534 | 9343 |
2020-21 | ATL | 41 | 31 | 1 | 0.468 | 0.526 | 0.812 | 3285 | 1737 | 503 | 342 | 953 | 1392 | 8186 |
2019-20 | ATL | 20 | 47 | 5 | 0.449 | 0.525 | 0.79 | 2898 | 1605 | 523 | 341 | 1086 | 1548 | 7488 |
2018-19 | ATL | 29 | 53 | 5 | 0.451 | 0.518 | 0.752 | 3780 | 2118 | 675 | 419 | 1397 | 1932 | 9294 |
2017-18 | ATL | 24 | 58 | 5 | 0.446 | 0.495 | 0.785 | 3436 | 1946 | 638 | 348 | 1275 | 1606 | 8475 |
2016-17 | ATL | 43 | 39 | 2 | 0.451 | 0.501 | 0.728 | 3635 | 1938 | 672 | 397 | 1294 | 1491 | 8459 |
2015-16 | ATL | 48 | 34 | 2 | 0.458 | 0.512 | 0.783 | 3451 | 2100 | 747 | 486 | 1226 | 1570 | 8433 |
2014-15 | ATL | 60 | 22 | 1 | 0.466 | 0.506 | 0.778 | 3326 | 2111 | 744 | 380 | 1167 | 1457 | 8409 |
2013-14 | ATL | 38 | 44 | 4 | 0.458 | 0.502 | 0.781 | 3278 | 2041 | 680 | 326 | 1251 | 1577 | 8282 |
2012-13 | ATL | 44 | 38 | 2 | 0.464 | 0.501 | 0.715 | 3351 | 2007 | 664 | 369 | 1219 | 1473 | 8032 |
2011-12 | ATL | 40 | 26 | 2 | 0.454 | 0.482 | 0.74 | 2718 | 1481 | 536 | 303 | 921 | 1178 | 6375 |
2010-11 | ATL | 44 | 38 | 3 | 0.462 | 0.494 | 0.779 | 3222 | 1802 | 497 | 341 | 1118 | 1554 | 7790 |
Achievements in the Hawks’ Basketball History
Here are some of the significant moments and achievements in the Hawks’ Basketball history:
- NBA Championships: The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA Championship in 1958.
- Division Titles: The Hawks have won 12 division titles, including 5 Southeast Division titles.
- Notable Players: Bob Pettit has scored the most rebounds for the team, 12,849. Dominique Wilkins has scored the highest points, 23,292.
- Other Achievements: The Hawks have had 5 60-win seasons.
From Buffalo Bisons to Atlanta Hawks: The Journey of The Hawks
The National Basketball League (NBL) team known as the Atlanta Hawks was established in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons. The team was established in Buffalo, New York. However, after 38 days in Buffalo, the team moved to Moline, Illinois, where they were renamed the Tri-Cities Blackhawks.
Later, in 1951, the team moved to Milwaukee, where the team played under the name of Milwaukee Hawks. Again, the Hawks shifted to St. Louis in 1955, hence changing their name to St. Louis Hawks. There they won their first, and only NBA Championship in 1958. Finally, in 1968, the St. Louis Hawks shifted to Atlanta where Atlanta Hawks owners, Ben Kerner and Leo Ferris sold the franchise to Thomas Cousins and former Georgia Governor Carl Sanders.
Behind the Bench: The Hawks’ Leading Coaches
The Atlanta Hawks have produced excellent players who have demonstrated their ability under the mentoring and guidance of many coaches, some of whom have won the world with their play. These players later provided coaching to the team.
Currently, Quin Snyder is the head coach for the Atlanta Hawks. He is assisted by assistant coaches Igor Kokoskov, Bryan Bailey, Jeff Watkinson, Sanjay Lumpkin, and a few others.
Designation | Coaches |
Head Coach | Quin Snyder |
Assistant Coach | Igor Kokoskov |
Assistant Coach | Ekpe Udoh |
Assistant Coach | Antonio Lang |
Assistant Coach | Sanjay Lumpkin |
Assistant Coach | Ekpe Udoh |
Assistant Coach | Jeff Watkinson |
Assistant Coach | Brittni Donaldson |
Assistant Coach | Mike Brey |
Assistant Coach | Bryan Bailey |
Hall of Fame: Champions of the Atlanta Hawks
The Basketball Hall of Fame has included several players and coaches from the Atlanta Hawks. These legends are Ed Macauley and Dominique Wilkins as players, and Lenny Wilkens as the head coach. Hubie Brown is also included in the Hall of Fame as a contributor.
Atlanta Hawks Hall of Famers | ||||||||
Players | ||||||||
No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | No. | Name | Position | Tenure |
2050 | Ed Macauley | C/F | 1956–1959 | 1960 | 9 | Bob Pettit | F/C | 1954–1965 |
61617 | Cliff Hagan | F/G | 1956–1966 | 1978 | 22 | Slater Martin | G | 1956–1960 |
14 | Bob Houbregs | C/F | 1953 | 1987 | 44 | Pete Maravich | G | 1970–1974 |
Bobby McDermott | G | 1947–1948 | 1988 | 34 | Clyde Lovellette | C/F | 1958–1962 | |
141532 | Lenny Wilkens | G | 1960–1968 | 1989 | 42 | Connie Hawkins | F/C | 1975–1976 |
8 | Walt Bellamy | C | 1970–1974 | 1993 | 2 | Moses Malone | C/F | 1988–1991 |
21 | Dominique Wilkins | F | 1982–1994 | 2006 | 151819 | Richie Guerin | G | 1963–19671968–1970 |
55 | Dikembe Mutombo | C | 1996–2001 | 2015 | 1431 | Zelmo Beaty | C | 1962–1969 |
1 | Tracy McGrady | G/F | 2011–2012 | 2017 | 10 | Maurice Cheeks | G | 1991–1992 |
1511 | Chuck Cooper | F | 1954–1956 | 2019 | 15 | Sidney Moncrief | G | 1990–1991 |
7 | Toni Kukoč | F | 2001–2002 | 2021 | 23 | Lou Hudson | G/F | 1966–1977 |
15 | Vince Carter | F | 2018–2020 | 2024 | ||||
Coaches | ||||||||
Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | Name | Position | Tenure | ||
Red Auerbach | Head coach | 1949–1950 | 1969 | Red Holzman | Head coach | 1953–1957 | ||
Alex Hannum | Head coach | 1957–1958 | 1998 | Lenny Wilkens | Head coach | 1993–2000 | ||
Contributors | ||||||||
Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | Name | Position | Tenure | ||
Hubie Brown | Head coach | 1976–1981 | 2005 | Rod Thorn | G | 1965–1967 | ||
Cotton Fitzsimmons | Head coach | 1972–1976 | 2021 |