content": "The Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 NBA schedule is now out with notable shifts in tipoff times and a challenging start on the road. Last result: Atlanta Hawks 89-140 New York Knicks (2026-04-30). Recent form (last 5): 0W-0D-5L (LLLLL, most recent first); lost the last 5. The league released the full 82-game slate last week, marking the first time since 2015-16 that many home games tip off at 7pm Eastern Time. October begins with seven games, including four road contests and two back-to-backs. The Hawks open on the road at Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets, both Southeast Division rivals looking to rebound from disappointing prior seasons. Charlotte’s roster will lack LeMelo Ball for the first time in six years, altering the dynamic of that early matchup. Returning home, Atlanta hosts the Houston Rockets in a home-and-home series, giving rookie Kingston Flemmings an early return to Texas where he played in college. The stretch continues with home games against Miami and Cleveland before a road trip to New Orleans Pelicans, all while managing two three-in-four sequences. November brings a heavier load with 12 games, five at home and seven on the road. The NBA Cup returns every Friday, with the Hawks drawing a favorable path except for a tough road game at Boston Celtics. Highlights include a home date vs Los Angeles Lakers, a road test at defending champion New York Knicks, and a trip to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder, where former Hawks Aaron Wiggins and Lu Dort will receive a warm welcome from their ex-teammates. Atlanta also hosts Detroit Pistons and faces Trae Young’s Washington Wizards twice during the month. The average projected opponent win total for November stands at 41 wins based on Bet MGM data, slightly better than October’s 42.5. Fans can track the full slate on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page as the season approaches.