NBA predictions: Win-loss records for Nets, Bucks and every East team
The Nets and Bucks could be battling for conference supremacy all season long. Our NBA Summer Forecast kicks off with records and standings predictions for every East team.
2022 Season
@ Grizzlies
vs Cavaliers
@ Heat
Preseason
2022 Schedule
1st in Southeast
The biggest deals, and what matters most during NBA free agency
Kevin Pelton is weighing in on all the latest offseason deals, including Aaron Gordon's extension with the Nuggets.
The most likely NBA rookie superstars lurking outside the top 10
Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.
Trae Young returns to MSG, gets kicked out of WWE match (1:41)
At WWE 'SmackDown,' Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young keeps trolling the Garden
Even in the offseason, "Ice Trae" couldn't miss an opportunity to strengthen his status as New York's top basketball villain.
Kawhi's in a video, Trae Young and Tom Brady react to Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy'
At long last, Drake's new album -- "Certified Lover Boy" -- has been released. With Drake's ever-shifting sports fandom and ubiquitous presence at sporting events, the sports world was buzzing.
The best of Clint Capela's 2020-2021 season (2:07)
Sources: Hawks, Capela reach $46M extension
Center Clint Capela, who averaged a double-double last season with 15.2 points and 14.3 rebounds, has reached a two-year, $46 million extension with the Hawks, sources told ESPN.
NBA greats pay tribute to Jackie MacMullan (1:53)
NBA offseason grades: Where the Nets, Bulls and every East team check in
Eastern Conference teams made some of the offseason's biggest splashes. Which teams set themselves up to succeed? Which teams failed to hit the mark? We're grading all 15 franchises.
Why Jackie MacMullan has been so important for basketball (3:45)
Van Exel returns to Hawks as assistant coach
Nick Van Exel has returned to the Hawks, joining Nate McMillan's staff as an assistant coach.
NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
Rematches, reunions and rookie debuts: The NBA games we can't wait to see in 2021-22
The entire NBA schedule has been released. Here are all the games you don't want to miss.
Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
Why league insiders say the Westbrook trade was the best and worst move of the offseason
What were the offseason's best and worst moves? Who is the best player in the league right now? Where did all the tanking go? We surveyed NBA scouts and execs for the answers.
The NBA games we can't wait to see during opening week and Christmas Day
Nets-Lakers is a massive holiday gift, but opening week and Christmas Day is overflowing with star power. Here are the must-see showdowns and storylines that have our attention.
Nets-Lakers highlights 5-game Christmas slate
The NBA has scheduled Nets-Lakers and Hawks-Knicks as part of the league's annual Christmas Day showcase slate The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks will open their season at home on Oct. 19 against Brooklyn.
Skylar Mays connects with Javin DeLaurier on fast-break alley-oop (0:23)
Tyrese Maxey attacks the basket with ease vs. the Hawks (0:17)
Sharife Cooper knocks down game-winner in front of Pacers bench (0:17)
Jalen Johnson takes flight for a fast-break slam (0:22)
Jalen Johnson has tough finish in the paint (0:20)
Hawks re-sign veteran Williams for 1-year, $5M
The Atlanta Hawks re-signed backup point guard Lou Williams to a $5 million, one-year contract Friday.
Jalen likes John Collins' value with the Hawks (1:38)
2020-21 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 41 | 31 | .569 | - | W4 |
| Miami | 40 | 32 | .556 | 1 | W1 |
| Washington | 34 | 38 | .472 | 7 | W2 |
| Charlotte | 33 | 39 | .458 | 8 | L5 |
| Orlando | 21 | 51 | .292 | 20 | L7 |
Find Tickets
- Hawks @ HeatFTX Arena -Tickets as low as $6
- Buy Hawks tickets with VividSeats
- Other Games
Team Stats
Points Per Game113.713th
Rebounds Per Game45.65th
Assists Per Game24.119th
Points Allowed110.78th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Jalen Johnson | SF | Duke |
| 2(18) | Sharife Cooper | PG | Auburn |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 41 | 31 | .569 |
| 2019-20 | 20 | 47 | .299 |
| 2018-19 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 58 | .293 |