2025–26 Atlanta Hawks season

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The 2025–26 Atlanta Hawks season was the 77th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 58th in Atlanta. This was former All-Star and franchise icon Trae Young's final season with the Hawks, as he was traded to the Washington Wizards on January 9, 2026, in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Following Young’s injury during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 29, the Hawks' performance metrics improved, establishing a pattern of success without him before his trade. Forward Jalen Johnson earned his first NBA All-Star selection in February 2026. There was controversy on the season when the team announced a Magic City night, in partnership with the famous Atlanta strip club. However, the NBA cancelled the planned night after outrage and concern from many across the league. After seemingly looking to be in the play-in tournament for a fifth consecutive season with a 26–30 record, the Hawks suddenly exploded after the All-Star Break, going 20...

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