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Hawks Notes: MLK Day Schedule, Trae Young Extension News, Hawks Preseason Schedule

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Apr 1, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) on the court before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Apr 1, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) on the court before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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The Atlanta Hawks have officially announced that they will be playing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 1 PM Eastern Time.

The Hawks will be looking to avenge the MLK Day loss to the New York Knicks from a season ago as they will be taking on another Eastern Conference contender in Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Atlanta, however, did almost miss out on this opportunity a season ago, as they weren't scheduled to play on the holiday, which sparked significant pushback from fans and Hawks star Trae Young. The Hawks, however, were eventually flexed onto play that day in New York after problems arose due to the College Football Championship being played that day, and it was the first time they didn't host a MLK Day Game in Atlanta since 1985. Now that the Hawks are back playing on the holiday again, fans are still unhappy, as some are upset about the Hawks not being featured on NBC for national Television compared to other teams playing that day.

Atlanta will be having a matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, who, the last time they played on MLK Day, it was nothing short of an instant classic. The Atlanta Hawks had a masterful 14-point comeback against the defending champs that game, and it is one of the more memorable performances from Trae Young, who finished with 30 points and 11 assists. The Hawks' record on that day currently stands at 23 wins and 11 losses, which is the second-best winning percentage on MLK Day overall.

Here’s more in depth coverage on the MLK Day matchup and daily Hawks news below (click the headline for full article):

NBA Schedule Release: Atlanta Hawks Will Host Giannis Antetokounmpo and The Bucks On MLK Day

Report: There Are No Plans For Trae Young, Hawks To Engage In Extension Talks This Summer

Atlanta Hawks Officially Announce Their 2025 Preseason Schedule

Why Trae Young's Lack Of A Contract Extension Could Catapult The Hawks To The Top Of The East

Former Hawks Sharpshooter Is One Of The Best Remaining NBA Free Agents Available

Former Hawks All-Star Named Top NBA Free Agent Available

Ranking the Atlanta Hawks Top Five Best City Edition Jerseys Since 2017

Four Seasons Later, The 2025-26 Hawks Might Be Better Than The 2020-21 ECF Team

NBA 2K26 Gives Hawks Luke Kennard A Disrespectful Three-Point Shooting Rating

Former Hawks Guard Named Among The Greatest NBA Players Under Six Feet Tall

What we learned from Zaccharie Risacher in Year One and What to Expect Moving Forward

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Kahlil McCuller
KAHLIL MCCULLER

Kahlil McCuller started covering Virginia Tech Athletics for Virginia Tech On SI in July 2024 and the Atlanta Hawks For Atlanta Hawks On SI since April 2025. Kahlil is also the co-host of the Burg Bros Sports Podcast and has extensive experience in the sports industry with a high knowledge of both professional and collegiate sports. His work concentrates on comprehensive and insightful analysis, making him a highly reliable source in the sports media industry.

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