The Atlanta Hawks, based in Atlanta, compete in the NBA’s Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons, the team underwent several relocations and name changes before settling in Atlanta in 1968. The Hawks won their only NBA Championship in 1958 while based in St. Louis. Despite a 64-season championship drought, the Hawks have a rich history, including four NBA Finals appearances. In 2024, they made headlines by selecting Zaccharie Risacher as the first overall pick in the NBA draft, their first top pick since 1975. The Hawks play their home games at State Farm Arena.
Team Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Southeast |
| Founded | 1946 |
| History | Buffalo Bisons (1946, NBL) Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1946–1951) Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1955) St. Louis Hawks (1955–1968) Atlanta Hawks (1968–present) |
| Arena | State Farm Arena |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Team Colors | Red, Yellow, Black, Gray |
| Main Sponsor | YMCA of Metro Atlanta |
| CEO | Steve Koonin |
| General Manager | Landry Fields |
| Head Coach | Quin Snyder |
| Ownership | Tony Ressler (principal owner) |
| Affiliation(s) | College Park Skyhawks |
| Championships | 1 (1958) |
| Conference Titles | 0 |
| Division Titles | 12 (1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1968, 1970, 1980, 1987, 1994, 2015, 2021) |
| Retired Numbers | 5 (9, 21, 23, 44, 55) |
| Website | nba.com/hawks |
Team Stats
| Year | Position | Record (Points) | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4th | 47-35 | Quin Snyder | Trae Young |
| 2023 | 7th | 41-41 | Quin Snyder | Trae Young |
| 2022 | 9th | 43-39 | Nate McMillan | Trae Young |
| 2021 | 5th | 41-31 | Nate McMillan | Trae Young |
| 2020 | 14th | 20-47 | Lloyd Pierce | Trae Young |
| 2019 | 12th | 29-53 | Lloyd Pierce | Trae Young |
| 2018 | 15th | 24-58 | Lloyd Pierce | Trae Young |
| 2017 | 9th | 24-58 | Mike Budenholzer | Dennis Schröder |
| 2016 | 5th | 43-39 | Mike Budenholzer | Paul Millsap |
| 2015 | 1st | 60-22 | Mike Budenholzer | Paul Millsap |
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