Atlanta Hawks
Hawks lineup for McCollum and Kispert debut vs. Warriors
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The Atlanta Hawks announced their starting lineup for Monday's road game against the Golden State Warriors, the first with newcomers CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert available following the January 9 trade that sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. Neither will start as Atlanta eyes a third straight win after beating the Denver Nuggets. Zaccharie Risacher and Kristaps Porzingis are sidelined by injury.
The Atlanta Hawks will visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night for their first meeting of the season, with both teams holding ninth-place records in their conferences. Standout performances from Jalen Johnson and Deni Avdija highlight the intrigue, as both players are in contention for their first All-Star selections. The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET at the Moda Center.
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The Atlanta Hawks have traded star guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. The deal, announced on January 9, 2026, ends Young's nearly eight-season tenure with Atlanta. Both teams confirmed the transaction amid ongoing trade discussions.
The Atlanta Hawks have shown improved performance since Trae Young's MCL sprain early in the season. With a strong record and solid rankings in key areas, the team faces questions about reintegrating their star point guard. Young's status is now questionable for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.
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Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porziņģis will be sidelined for at least two more weeks due to a mystery illness, according to reports. He has already missed seven of the team's last eight games and is undergoing further evaluation. The team is prioritizing his long-term health over short-term availability.