Pat Benson

Pat Benson covers the Atlanta Hawks for Sports Illustrated's All Hawks. He has covered the NBA for several years and is the author of "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)".

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Atlanta Hawks Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu is expected to participate in an exhibition game at the Drew League.

By Pat Benson7 hours ago

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu continues to impress fans with his summer workouts. The backup center is using this summer to improve his skills.

By Pat BensonAug 6, 2022 1:55 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu is entering his third season in the NBA. Is the 21-year-old ready to lead the Hawks second unit in the 2022-23 NBA season?

By Pat BensonAug 5, 2022 10:37 AM EDT

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to improve next season. Basketball-reference projects the veteran center to score more points.

By Pat BensonAug 4, 2022 9:50 AM EDT

Atlanta Hawks host showcase for ATL Dancers on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Fans can attend the event at State Farm Arena for $5.

By Pat BensonAug 3, 2022 3:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu continues to impress fans with his summer workouts. The backup center is using this summer to improve his skills.

By Pat BensonAug 3, 2022 9:59 AM EDT

Apr 24, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts after being called for a foul by referee Brent Barnaky (36) against the Miami Heat in the first quarter during game four of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonAug 2, 2022 2:14 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) shows emotion on the court against the Miami Heat in the first half at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonAug 2, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

Clint Capela, Trae Young, and Quavo attend wedding.

By Pat BensonAug 2, 2022 9:18 AM EDT

Feb 11, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonAug 1, 2022 4:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) in the second half at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonAug 1, 2022 1:56 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks players Dejounte Murray, Trae Young, and John Collins took over The CrawsOver League in Seattle, Washington.

By Pat BensonAug 1, 2022 9:32 AM EDT

Feb 8, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) on the court prior to the game against the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 31, 2022 2:15 PM EDT

Nov 14, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and forward John Collins (20) celebrate a play during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 31, 2022 10:03 AM EDT

Apr 24, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) reacts after being called for a foul against the Miami Heat in the second quarter during game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 30, 2022 7:34 PM EDT

Mar 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams (6) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 30, 2022 10:29 AM EDT

Mar 14, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) before the start of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 29, 2022 1:27 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young met the Real Madrid CF team on July 28, 2022.

By Pat BensonJul 29, 2022 9:38 AM EDT

State Farm Arena

By Pat BensonJul 28, 2022 2:24 PM EDT

Apr 17, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) collide during the first half of game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at FTX Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 28, 2022 10:43 AM EDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards appear in new Sprite commercial.

By Pat BensonJul 27, 2022 4:17 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) reacts after missing a three-point basket in the closing minute of their loss to the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 27, 2022 10:15 AM EDT

Apr 15, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) waves to fans after a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

By Pat BensonJul 27, 2022 8:02 AM EDT

Apr 6, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) talks to the fans prior to the game against the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 26, 2022 4:43 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Tyson Etienne (25) dribbles during an NBA Summer League game.

By Pat BensonJul 26, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

Nov 14, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Sharife Cooper (2) is shown during the second half of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 25, 2022 6:20 PM EDT

Feb 11, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 25, 2022 1:10 PM EDT

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz and U.S. Team guard Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks during the All-Star Rising Stars game at Spectrum Center.

By Pat BensonJul 25, 2022 10:37 AM EDT

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to improve next season. Basketball-reference projects the veteran center to score more points.

By Pat BensonJul 25, 2022 9:11 AM EDT

Jan 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) reacts to a call by referee Tom Washington (49) against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 24, 2022 12:14 PM EDT

Apr 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts with guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) after a basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 24, 2022 9:52 AM EDT

Trae Young and John Collins lose Drew League game on July 23, 2022.

By Pat BensonJul 23, 2022 8:53 PM EDT

Mar 16, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan head coach Nate McMillan talks with guard Lou Williams (6) during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center.

By Pat BensonJul 23, 2022 10:47 AM EDT

Nov 14, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and forward John Collins (20) celebrate a play during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 23, 2022 9:14 AM EDT

Nov 14, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Sharife Cooper (2) is shown during the second half of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 22, 2022 3:32 PM EDT

Jan 12, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) reacts after making a basket during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena

By Pat BensonJul 22, 2022 1:08 PM EDT

Dec 5, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 22, 2022 9:26 AM EDT

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) talk after the game at Chase Center.

By Pat BensonJul 20, 2022 5:19 PM EDT

A.J. Griffin (Duke) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number sixteen overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

By Pat BensonJul 20, 2022 2:32 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks name Kyle Korver Director of Player Affairs & Development

By Pat BensonJul 20, 2022 10:20 AM EDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates after a three pointer with guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) against the Miami Heat in the first half at State Farm Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 20, 2022 9:06 AM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

By Pat BensonJul 19, 2022 1:17 PM EDT

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray (5) reacts to a fan during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

By Pat BensonJul 19, 2022 10:44 AM EDT

Mar 22, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

By Pat BensonJul 18, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

Mar 4, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates with forward John Collins (20) after making a basket during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.

By Pat BensonJul 18, 2022 8:58 AM EDT

HAWKS AND STATE FARM RALLY 5,000 VOLUNTEERS TO PACK MORE THAN ONE MILLION MEALS.

By Pat BensonJul 17, 2022 1:38 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward Grant Golden (33) dribbles during an NBA Summer League game in Cox Pavilion.

By Pat BensonJul 16, 2022 5:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward Tyrese Martin celebrates during NBA Summer League.

By Pat BensonJul 16, 2022 11:22 AM EDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Tyrese Martin (22) during an NBA Summer League game.

By Pat BensonJul 16, 2022 9:30 AM EDT

Lady Ballers Summer Hoop Fest presented by Gatorade.

By Pat BensonJul 15, 2022 3:14 PM EDT

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