Atlanta Hawks, Is the Gestation of a Genuine Winning Project?

We analyze how the Hawks' roster looks and what moves could soon make them one of the franchises with the most promising future in the NBA.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:38
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Atlanta Hawks, winning project. Photo: gettyimages
Atlanta Hawks, winning project. Photo: gettyimages

They have freed themselves from a real burden and are starting a new phase with hopes and renewed energy. Atlanta Hawks have reasons for optimism, having managed to build a solid group of young players who understand each other well and now freeing them from the burden of Young, who consumed many resources on the team. How can they continue to improve until they become NBA title contenders?

Part of the question has an easy answer: Jalen Johnson. The discovery of this 23-year-old power forward is one of the great revelations of the NBA season. A complete player, a man capable of doing absolutely everything on the court, providing energy to his teammates, and organizing the team's defensive and offensive play. While it is true that they could benefit from having a playmaker in the future, they have more than enough players to be a very balanced team.

This, combined with the possibility of securing one of the top picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, thanks to the round they will get from the Pelicans, whose negative record leads them to a prominent place in the Lottery. It would not be unreasonable to think that Atlanta Hawks is one of the most interesting and promising franchises in the entire NBA, with a recognizable star and a core of players with potential and good chemistry among them.

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