Atlanta Hawks announce free-to-air games on WANF for 2026-27 season
The Atlanta Hawks will broadcast all locally televised, non-nationally broadcast games for free on WANF starting the 2026-27 NBA season. This landmark partnership with Gray Media ensures fans can watch Hawks basketball without a cable subscription. The announcement comes after a challenging end to the 2025-26 season, where the Hawks lost their last three games, including a 89-140 defeat to the New York Knicks on April 30, 2026.
What does this mean for Hawks fans?
The deal with Gray Media means Atlanta Hawks games will be accessible to a broader audience. Fans can tune in to WANF (Atlanta News First) and Peachtree Sports to watch every non-nationally televised regular-season game. This move follows a busy offseason for the Hawks, who are reshaping their roster around Jalen Johnson after trading Trae Young.
Key roster moves for the 2026-27 season
The Hawks have been active in free agency and the draft. They selected Kingston Flemings (No. 8) and Zuby Ejiofor (No. 23) in the NBA Draft. Flemings averaged 11 points, 7.5 assists, and 2.5 steals in Summer League, while Ejiofor impressed with 13.5 points, 13 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. The team also signed CJ McCollum to a one-year, $21 million deal and Jock Landale to a one-year, $14 million contract. Additionally, they traded for Aaron Wiggins and acquired Devin Carter from the Sacramento Kings.
What’s next for the Hawks?
The Hawks will continue their Summer League schedule with a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on July 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EST on Amazon Prime. The team is focusing on developing their young talent before the regular season starts in October. Despite recent struggles, including a 2-3 record in their last five games, the Hawks are looking to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season.
