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Hawks lined up to get rid of 4 players after historically bad season-ending loss to Knicks
TL;DR
The Atlanta Hawks suffered a humiliating playoff loss to the Knicks, failing to score 50 points while the Knicks reached 100. This defeat may lead to significant roster changes as the Hawks prepare for the offseason.
Key points
- Hawks ended the 2025-26 NBA season with a humiliating playoff loss
- They scored less than 50 points in the final game
- The loss may lead to roster changes for the Hawks
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Hawks lined up to get rid of 4 players after historically bad season-ending loss to Knicks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Atlanta Hawks ended their 2025-26 NBA season in historically embarrassing fashion.
In their final playoff game, the Hawks failed to reach 50 points by the time the opposing Knicks had reached 100. It's not how you want to go out.
It did send the Hawks into what could be a crucial offseason. They proved that some members of their core can be big-time contributors going forward.
They also figured out which players might be better off elsewhere.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Lauren Williams named four Hawks that are "a coin toss" to return or not, which essentially emphasizes their lack of overall importance to Atlanta's plans.
That quartet:
Q&A
What was the final score of the Hawks vs. Knicks playoff game?
The Hawks failed to score 50 points while the Knicks reached 100 in their playoff game.
Which players are the Hawks considering getting rid of after the season?
The article suggests the Hawks are lined up to get rid of four players, though specific names are not mentioned.
What does the Hawks' loss to the Knicks mean for their offseason plans?
The loss indicates that the Hawks may undergo significant roster changes as they evaluate their core players for the upcoming season.
