Don Nelson, former NBA coach and 5-time champion as a player, dies at 86

Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.

• Aug 9

Hawks name Onsi Saleh president of basketball operations after playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks have promoted Onsi Saleh from general manager to president of basketball operations and signed him to a long-term contract extension.

• May 27

Hawks ousted in historic blowout by Knicks; fans exit as season ends

New York's 140-89 win marks one of the largest playoff blowouts in NBA history, ending Atlanta's postseason run.

• Apr 30

Knicks seize control early, rout Hawks in Game 4 behind Towns' triple-double

The New York Knicks took control early and never let go Saturday, riding a balanced performance and a triple-double from Karl-Anthony Towns to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-98 in Game 4.

• Apr 25

McCollum stuns Knicks, lifts Hawks 109-108 for 2-1 series edge

CJ McCollum hit a jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York's night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series.

• Apr 24

Hawks bring playoff energy back to Atlanta with sold-out buzz, giveaways and Soulja Boy

Playoff basketball returns to State Farm Arena on Thursday night as the Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round series. The best-of-seven matchup is tied 1-1, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. in Atlanta.

• Apr 23

Knicks collapse in 4th quarter, fall to Hawks in Game 2

CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

• Apr 20

Atlanta Hawks to host playoff watch party as series shifts toward Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks may be opening their first-round playoff series on the road, but fans in Atlanta will still have a chance to gather inside State Farm Arena for Game 2.

• Apr 20

Knicks survive last-second scare, end Hawks' 13-game home win streak

CJ McCollum's half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the Knicks held off the Hawks 108-105 on Monday night.

• Apr 6