Josh Battle has opened up for the first time on why he joined Hawthorn from St Kilda. The star defender signed with the Hawks as free agent during AFL Trade Period after seven seasons with the Saints.

500 for this season — not necessarily an improvement from where they were prior to their trade for Murray ... But the Hawks have to pick a battle. They should either go all-in on offense ...

The Atlanta Hawks are expected to be buyers in the trade market in the coming weeks ... Atlanta edged out a narrow eight-point win in a high-scoring battle, but Carter stood out with a career ...

Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart both participated in practice Sunday, but they are listed as questionable for the Knicks’ MLK Day matinee against the Hawks. Towns has missed the past two games ...

After adding some handy recruits in the off-season, can the Hawks pick up where they left ... With Tom Barrass and Josh Battle solidifying up the defensive stocks, James Sicily could be swung ...