ATLANTA HAWKS NEWS

Kelsey Plum - Struggles from deep Friday Plum registered 16 points (6-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 82-73 loss to Golden State.

Impact Plum has scored over 15 points in each of her first four appearances this season, so there's no question she'll be a top offensive weapon for the Sparks. However, she had a rough showing from beyond the arc, making a season-worst mark (two) while attempting a season-high tally (10). Still, fantasy managers won't have an issue with the lack of efficiency if she keeps producing. Through four games, she's averaging 24.0 points, 5.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.0 rebounds per game while shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc.

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Dearica Hamby - Outstanding line in loss Friday Hamby ended with 25 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-9 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 82-73 loss to Golden State.

Impact Hamby was the Sparks' best player by a wide margin Friday, leading the team in scoring while also recording tallies in each of the five major categories. The three blocks were a season-high mark for Hamby, and while she has failed to record double-doubles in her past two outings, her overall numbers have been positive. Hamby is averaging 18.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game in her first four contests in 2025.

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Lakers called Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu One name that Pelinka reportedly made calls about was Atlanta Hawks young big man Onyeka Okongwu. The 24-year-old is in the first year of a...

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McMenamin: Lakers showed interest in trading for Hawks center ESPN's Dave McMenamin said the Lakers recently showed interest in trading for a quality center on the Hawks.

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Caitlin Clark on Pacers' success: 'It’s great being in Indianapolis right now'

Caitlin Clark refused to share a video she took of herself reacting to Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer-beater, but she did say it's "fun to be a...

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Rickea Jackson - Out again Friday Jackson (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Jackson is set to miss her second straight game while in the league's concussion protocol. Sarah Ashlee Barker slotted into the starting five Wednesday in Jackson's absence and failed to do much with the opportunity, so the team could look to give Emma Cannon more minutes Friday.

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Emma Cannon - Provides spark off bench Cannon notched six points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound over nine minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Cannon saw her first action of the season, getting nine minutes of action Wednesday. She was LA's leading scorer off the bench and she should reprise a similar role moving forward, especially if Rickea Jackson (concussion protocol) misses additional time.

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All-Defensive 1st team: Evan Mobley, Draymond Green, Luguentz Dort, more

Evan Mobley was also the top vote-getter for the NBA’s All-Defensive team that was revealed Thursday. See who else made the list.

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Kelsey Plum - Produces 25 points in loss Plum finished with 25 points (7-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to Phoenix.

Impact The Sparks are off to a 1-2 start to the regular season, but Plum has certainly done her part to help the team compete. Through three games, she's shooting 45.8 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 26.7 points, 5.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals.

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Liatu King - Sees 13 minutes in loss King chipped in four points (2-2 FG, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to the Mercury.

Impact King, who was signed to a hardship contract Tuesday, could potentially carve out some rotation minutes off the bench with so many injuries in Los Angeles. She's coming off a standout season at Notre Dame where she produced 11.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.6 assists and 0.9 blocks across 29.8 minutes per contest.

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Sarah Ashlee Barker - Quiet in start Barker had two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Due to the absence of Rickea Jackson (concussion protocol), the No. 9 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft made her first career start Wednesday. She's had a tough start to the season, however, posting averages of 3.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.7 blocks in 22.0 minutes per game.

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Azurá Stevens - Near 20-20 game in loss Stevens generated 23 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 17 rebounds and one block over 30 minutes of Wednesday's 89-86 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Stevens was all over the glass, taking on a larger role as a rebounder due to the absence of Rickea Jackson (concussion protocol). Her 17 rebounds tied a career high, and she notched her first double-double of the 2025 season. The 29-year-old has now scored over 20 points in back-to-back games and is shooting 18-for-31 (58.1 percent) from the field on the year.

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Julie Allemand - Set for 2025 debut Allemand (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Mercury.

Impact Allemand missed the Sparks' first two games due to a left knee injury, but she'll be available for Wednesday's matchup with Phoenix. She could make her first WNBA appearance since 2022, as Rickea Jackson (concussion protocol) is inactive and backup guard Sarah Ashlee Barker is stepping into the starting lineup.

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Sarah Ashlee Barker - Making first career start Barker will be part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mercury, independent WNBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Barker has been one of the Sparks' top bench pieces through the team's first two games, and she'll step into the first unit Wednesday due to the absence of Rickea Jackson (concussion protocol). The No. 9 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Barker is averaging 4.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 19.0 minutes per game this season.

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Hawks trade rumors; Atlanta dubbed realistic trade destination to land $175 million star | Sporting News Canada The Atlanta Hawks could land a franchise-altering player to immediately bolster their odds of winning a title.

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Hawks trade rumors; Atlanta dubbed realistic trade destination to land $175 million star | Sporting News The Atlanta Hawks could land a franchise-altering player to immediately bolster their odds of winning a title.

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One media member robs Hawks' rookie of unanimous First Team All-Rookie selection | Sporting News The votes are in for the 2025 NBA All-Rookie Teams and only one media member didn't vote Zaccharie Risacher to the first team.

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One media member robs Hawks' rookie of unanimous First Team All-Rookie selection | Sporting News Canada The votes are in for the 2025 NBA All-Rookie Teams and only one media member didn't vote Zaccharie Risacher to the first team.

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Julie Allemand - Probable for Wednesday Allemand (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Mercury, Edwin Garcia of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Allemand is likely to return to game action after missing the club's last two regular-season outings due to a left knee injury. However, the 28-year-old guard isn't guaranteed to carve out a significant role in the team's rotation.

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Rickea Jackson - Ruled out for Wednesday Jackson (concussion protocol) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mercury, Edwin Garcia of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Jackson sustained the concussion in Sunday's loss to the Lynx and won't suit up Wednesday. Her next chance to play will come Friday against Golden State. Mercedes Russell, Emma Cannon and Sania Feagin are all candidates for a bump in minutes due to Jackson being sidelined.

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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher named to NBA's All-Rookie first team ATLANTA - The NBA recognized Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher’s work during his first season by namin...

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Liatu King - Signed for rest of season King signed a hardship contract with the Sparks for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season.

Impact The Sparks have been dealing with numerous injuries to open the season, so King will be able to provide the team with emergency depth. During her final season at Notre Dame, King produced 11.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.6 assists and 0.9 blocks across 29.8 minutes per contest.

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Golden State Warriors Could Reportedly Be Landing Spot For 9-Year NBA Veteran Caris LeVert is coming off a season where he spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks. The former Michigan star averaged 12...

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Sarah Ashlee Barker - Leads bench in loss Barker finished Sunday's 89-75 loss to Minnesota with six points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 24 minutes.

Impact The No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Barker led the Sparks' bench with 24 minutes Sunday after playing only 14 minutes in her regular-season debut. Rickea Jackson (head) left the contest early and Julie Allemand (knee) was sidelined, so Barker could face a reduced role when either of those players is cleared to suit up again.

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Dearica Hamby - Posts double-double Hamby ended Sunday's 89-75 loss to Minnesota with 20 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes.

Impact Hamby has been remarkably efficient in the early stages of the season and is proving to be a reliable two-way option for the Sparks. She has two double-doubles in two games while also shooting at a high clip, going 12-for-23 from the field in those two outings.

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