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Hawks’ Playoff Surge and Missing Pieces | NBA News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Summary
The Atlanta Hawks stunned the league last season, turning a rocky start—including a questionable Porzingis trade and Trae Young’s departure—into a playoff run that saw them push the Knicks to six games. But while they proved they can compete with the best, they’re still missing two critical pieces: a dominant, two-way center who struggled against physical defenses, and a true go-to star who couldn’t carry the load under playoff pressure. With big offseason decisions that prioritized youth over proven talent, the Hawks are poised for growth—but must fix those gaps if they want to truly contend for a title. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6bc7d84bb0eb8b73