Officiating was not kind to Atlanta ahead of Thursday evening's physical battle at State Farm Arena as Orlando responded to the Hawks' first quarter dominance with strong 2nd and 3rd quarter performances of their own including a competitive 4th quarter by both teams.

DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste recap Trae Young & Zaccharie Risacher's performances during the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend including a deep dive into the Hawks' disappointing loss to the Magic at State Farm Arena and keys to victory for ATL in their next 3 critical games that could dictate eastern conference seeding in postseason play.

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How can the Atlanta Falcons navigate their salary cap challenges to build a winning roster? With the NFL's recent salary cap increase, the Falcons face a $40 million hit from Kirk Cousins, yet opportunities for strategic moves abound. Explore the Falcons' offseason strategies, including potential free agent signings like Chase Young and Jamien Sherwood, and the impact on their pass rush. Hosts Tenitra Batiste and Aaron Freeman, alongside guest expert D. Orlando Ledbetter, dissect the running back room's strengths, featuring Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, and preview the NFL Combine's key prospects. The discussion also touches on Atlanta's cultural scene with Outkast's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. #atlantafalcons #nfl #falcons

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The Atlanta Football Party podcast delves into the Falcons' roster decisions and free agency strategy. The hosts discuss the potential departure of Kirk Cousins, evaluating veteran quarterback options, and retaining key players like Drew Dalman. They analyze Jeremy Fowler's NFL team rankings, debating the Falcons' position relative to division rivals. The episode explores the team's salary cap situation and provides insights on which free agents to keep or release. The hosts also touch on the Saints' failed attempt to interview Falcons' tight end coach Kevin Koger for their offensive coordinator position, adding a layer of rivalry intrigue to the discussion.

In this episode of the Atlanta Football Party, the hosts discuss the Atlanta Falcons' upcoming NFL draft and offseason strategies. They explore the critical nature of this year's draft for GM Terry Fontenot and debate potential moves to improve the team's defense. The conversation shifts to recent coaching changes, including the promotion of T.J. Yates to passing game coordinator and D.J. Williams to quarterbacks coach, and their potential impact on quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s development. The hosts also compare the frustrations of Atlanta sports fans to those of Dallas fans, touching on the broader themes of franchise success and fan expectations across different sports markets.

Per usual all eyes will be on Hawks all-star guard Trae Young as he leads ATL into Madison Square Garden once again with all of his heroics and antics versus a top 3 team in the east, New York Knicks in a revived rivalry. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson lead the way for New York as representative all-stars in the mid-season finale leading into the all-star break.

DeShaun Tate will recap Wednesday's action including a pre-all-star grade, what it will take to seize post-all-star success entering postseason play and the most ideal starting lineup.

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A potentially critical meeting that could shape the postseason and have impact on future seeding between 2 teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference (Southeast Division) only separated by a half game, the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic met in a physical battle on Monday evening.

Newly named Atlanta Hawks, Caris LeVert, Georges Niang and Terance Mann combined for 38 points in the 112-106 win, marking ATL's 3rd consecutive including an immensely improved perimeter and free-throw shooting percentage.

DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste recap the action including a salute to Trae Young for receiving the nod as a fill-in all-star reserve & farewell to one of the best in the broadcasting business and former Hawks head coach Hubie Brown.

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In this episode of the Atlanta Football Party podcast, hosts Tenitra Batiste, Jarvis Davis, and Aaron Freeman dive into the Falcons' quarterback situation and offensive line performance. They discuss the potential departure of Kirk Cousins, the promise of Michael Penix Jr., and the importance of building a strong offensive line. The hosts analyze the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl performance, highlighting their dominant defensive line and the lessons the Falcons can learn from their success. They also touch on Kendrick Lamar's halftime show and the Super Bowl commercials. The podcast offers insightful commentary on the Falcons' future, emphasizing the need for strategic draft picks and free agency acquisitions to bolster the team's performance in the upcoming seasons.

In the Nation's Capital on Saturday evening, the Atlanta Hawks relied on their newcomers after the trade deadline to string together a victory versus the Washington Wizards who once appeared to be a thorn in Atlanta's side.

ATL's backcourt led by Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher, Vit Krejci and newcomer Georges Niang checked the perimeter shooting efficiency box en route to a 2-game win streak with only 2 games remaining until the all-star break.

DeShaun Tate recaps the result including what you need to see in the last 2 games leading into all-star weekend, letter grades for Georges Niang, Caris LeVert & Terance Mann and the burning question, is "just competing" a good or bad thing?

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