The Atlanta Hawks might be the NBA's most underrated contender. Are they a genuine threat to the New York Knicks in the East?

Gavin Schall and Locked On Hawks Brad Rowland break down the Atlanta Hawks' impressive offseason moves, highlighting Kristaps Porzingis' game-changing potential and the team's evolving strategy. The discussion covers Jalen Johnson's elite rebounding, defensive improvements, and Trae Young's pick-and-roll dynamism. They then dive deep on the Knicks offseason and why they have a strong case for being favorites in the East.

Key topics include the Hawks' young talent development, upcoming challenges against the New York Knicks, and potential lineup combinations to watch.

Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Atlanta Hawks' path to becoming Eastern Conference contenders. Will Trae Young and Porzingis form the league's most lethal pick-and-roll duo?

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0:00 Intro: Hawks as fascinating NBA team

5:45 Kristaps Porzingis' potential impact on Hawks

11:12 Hawks' young wings and defensive improvements

17:17 Mike Brown's coaching changes for Knicks

24:41 Game Time app for scoring NBA tickets

31:28 Analyzing Trae Young-Porzingis pick and roll

38:40 Outro: Where to find more Hawks content

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