It's that time of year. The driest part of the offseason is nearing conclusion and the 2025-26 regular season schedule has been revealed. Atlanta has more excitement around them than ever due to some bold summer acquisitions, and the league did not shy away from challenging the new-look roster early in the season.
While the schedule-makers gifted the Hawks a great chance to start 1-0 with the Toronto Raptors coming into town, reality may hit sooner than most fans may have expected. Their second matchup of the season is on the road against the new-look Orlando Magic, and then they return home to take on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on the second night of a back-to-back.