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Atlanta Hawks release 2026-27 NBA schedule with marquee early season matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:34 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Atlanta Hawks release 2026-27 NBA schedule with marquee early season matchups

Summary

The Atlanta Hawks open their 2026-27 NBA season on October 21 against the Orlando Magic. This matchup follows a history of tension between the two teams, including injuries involving Vit Krejci, Larry Nance Jr., and Jock Landale over the past two seasons. On November 6, Trae Young returns to face the Washington Wizards as a member of the Hawks. The schedule includes a November 18 road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which serves as a reunion for Atlanta acquisitions Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins. Additionally, the team travels to New York to play the Knicks on November 29 for their first meeting since the previous season's playoffs. These early games occur alongside the start of the NBA Cup competition, adding significance to the team's opening stretch.

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Status Watch

•The Hawks begin the 2026-27 season against the Orlando Magic on October 21.
•Trae Young plays his first game against the Washington Wizards on November 6.
•Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins return to face their former team in Oklahoma City on November 18.
•The Hawks play the New York Knicks on November 29 following their previous playoff series.

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9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Hawks Schedule 2026-27 Season Has Big Rivalry Games

What they're saying

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The 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks schedule is finally here, and it looks like a wild ride. Fans can look forward to intense matchups against old rivals and emotional returns to the arena. I was just sitting on my porch thinking about how fast time flies. It feels like just yesterday we were worrying about last season’s…
— Yahoo Sports

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