The Atlanta Hawks would like to forget their start to the 2025-26 season, which began 1-3 and saw the loss of star Trae Young for at least a month due to a right MCL sprain. While it’s not time to hit the panic button per se, the Hawks need to hit an internal panic button to plug the holes that are sinking their season.
The most frustrating part of the Hawks' season is that their losses seem very preventable, and their struggle in transition defense underscores this conclusion. When the Hawks lose, they have allowed 28.