Fansided · Oct 5, 2025
Hawks new thrilling identity faces an early challenge
The Atlanta Hawks will begin their highly-touted 2025-2026 preseason with an early challenge to their newfound length - the Houston Rockets, who boast a shockingly lankier lineup. A win would prove critical not only to shaping the Hawks' identity, but also to developing talented role players against the best of the best.
Atlanta Hawks v Houston Rockets | Tim Warner/GettyImagesThe Hawks got really, really big this summer.
The acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis, N'Faly Dante, Asa Newell, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker were noted by coach Quin Snyder, who recognizes he has access to some of the most ridiculous physical tools that the league has to offer this year.