
Hawks Struggle at Home as Heat Hand Atlanta Lopsided Loss
After a strong road start to the second half, the Atlanta Hawks stumbled back at home, falling 128–97 to the Miami Heat in a game defined by defensive lapses and missed execution.

After a strong road start to the second half, the Atlanta Hawks stumbled back at home, falling 128–97 to the Miami Heat in a game defined by defensive lapses and missed execution.

Atlanta’s depth shone in a statement win over Los Angeles as fans made their presence felt in a raucous night at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta snapped its losing streak with Trae Young sidelined, intensifying questions about the former All-Star’s role and long-term future with the franchise.

With contract talks stalled and Atlanta reshaping its long-term plans, the Hawks and Trae Young’s camp have begun discussing trade scenarios before the Feb. 5 deadline.

Atlanta’s early-season success without Trae Young, paired with a valuable 2026 draft asset, has sparked league-wide speculation about whether the franchise could eventually explore moving its star guard.

As Atlanta continues to win without injured All-Star Trae Young, Stan Van Gundy and a league executive suggest the Hawks should reassess his long-term fit with the franchise.