The Atlanta Hawks began training camp this week, and one of the best rosters in the Eastern Conference is in the process of trying to form a strong nucleus that
The Atlanta Hawks began training camp this week, and one of the best rosters in the Eastern Conference is in the process of trying to form a strong nucleus that can contend for big things this year. Atlanta was active this offseason, bringing in Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard, and Asa Newell, among others, and they are joining a core of talented players such as Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher and Onyeka Okongwu.
The Hawks have plenty to prove on the court, but there is no denying that this is one of the most talented rosters in the Eastern Conference.Sep 29, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis poses for a photo during Media Day. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Having so many new pieces means that the Hawks have some things to work on before they take on the Toronto Raptors on Oct. 22nd, but Young says that they are off to a good start as camp begins: "It has been what everyone has expected it to be, one practice can tell you a lot. I think you know what guys can bring to the table and it is going to take more time to all click together but at the same time, we do not play against each other all year, we play against 29 other teams so we will have to test that out and see what goes on, but I like what we got, we have some really talented players and I am excited to see what we have this year.""Super high. The vibes are really high and we are all on the court. I don't see anyone in that training room. We are out here competing, going up and down, playing fast, and that is what coach wants. The vibes are super high."Sep 29, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young poses for a photo during Media Day. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Before practice started for the Hawks, they held media day yesterday. First at the podium was head coach Quin Snyder, and one question that he was asked was about his expectations for star point guard Trae Young. And he talked about what he wanted to see from him this season, with efficiency being the keyword: "He wants to get better every year... The word that I like to use with Trae all the time is evolution. To me, his leadership is about him being efficient and doing things on the court that help our team win." Young has all the tools around him to succeed this season and it feels like the Hawks have finally put the right team around him after years of failing to do so. Daniels was the perfect backcourt mate for Young on both ends of the floor, Risacher was a major shooting threat by the end of the season, Johnson is one of the league's best talents, and Porzingis is a the perfect kind of center for Young from a shooting perspective and defensively. If the Hawks stay healthy, they have the talent to make a deep run into the playoffs this season, but Young has to lead them there.Jackson Caudell has been covering Georgia Tech Athletics For On SI since March 2022 and the Atlanta Hawks for On SI since October 2023. Jackson is also the co-host of the Bleav in Georgia Tech podcast and he loves to bring thoughtful analysis and comprehensive coverage to everything that he does. Find him on X @jacksoncaudell
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