ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks tip off the 2025-26 NBA season tonight at home with a swell of optimism despite missing the playoffs last year.

The Hawks are one of the youngest teams in the NBA and expecting growth out of young talents like Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson; continuity in the Trae Young-Dyson Daniels backcourt that clicked last season; and a boost from new faces like Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

According to the oddsmakers , they're entering the season with the fourth-best chances of reaching the NBA Finals out of the Eastern Conference.

Here's everything you need to know for an exciting opening night against the Toronto Raptors at State Farm Arena in Downtown Atlanta:

Atlanta Hawks opening night | What to know

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Time : 7:30 p.m.

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