The Atlanta Hawks have had a shaky start to their 2025-26 campaign to say the least. The Hawks have fought to a 4-4 start despite injuries and uncertainty, most notably Trae Young's MCL sprain against the Nets last week.
But their last two outings against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic showed fans that the point guard position might be more stable than expected. With Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker taking on expanded roles, the Hawks revealed a system-centered approach, an undeniable shift from the Young-dominant approach of past seasons.
Despite the loss to the Cavaliers, Atlanta's new-look offense showed promise in its first string of tests without Trae Young.