It’s been a slow start to the season for the Atlanta Hawks, but they have a chance to pick up a win as a road favorite on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. A

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks tip off the 2025-26 NBA season tonight at home with a swell of optimism despite missing the playoffs last year.

The Atlanta Hawks star player, Trae Young, has been in the spotlight throughout the offseason due to trade rumours. Although the 2025-26 NBA season has started, the trade rumours surrounding Young remain in the league.

Atlanta (1-1) earned a 111-107 road win over Orlando on Friday. The Hawks have plenty of Oklahoma connections such as Norman native Trae Young and former Thunder forward Vit Krejci. More: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fuels epic Thunder win vs Pacers in 2OT with career-high 55 points

NBA All-Star Jeff Teague says the Atlanta Hawks need to add "black dudes" because the team does not have the toughness to compete and win games.

Former NBA star Jeff Teague sparked controversy with a remark about the Atlanta Hawks needing \"dark skinned dudes\" to bring grit and anger to the team

DeMarcus Cousins believes that Trae Young would be better off leaving the Atlanta Hawks amid their rough start.

The Atlanta Hawks are back in action for the second week of the NBA season. Atlanta is hoping to shake off their 1-2 start to the season and start to pick up so