Atlanta Hawks Southeast Division Titles
Hawks soar to division title in 2025–26, fueled by post-All-Star surge and Young's departure.
The Atlanta Hawks won the Southeast Division title in the 2025–26 season, clinching on April 10 with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. They finished the regular season with a 46–36 record, the same as the Toronto Raptors, and secured the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference after losing the tiebreaker to Toronto via a 0–4 season series sweep.
Quick Facts
- League
- National Basketball Association (NBA)
- Conference
- Eastern Conference
- Division
- Southeast Division
- First title
- 2014-15 Season
- Most titles
- Three titles in the 2010s, with the last won in 2016-17
- Key era
- Success driven by Al Horford
Lore & Background
The Hawks' 2025–26 season included a dramatic turnaround after the All-Star Break, going 20–6 with an 11-game winning streak, tied for the fourth longest in franchise history. They clinched a playoff berth and the Southeast Division title for the first time since the 2022–23 season and first without entering the play-in since 2020–21. The season also featured the trade of franchise icon Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on January 9, 2026, in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, and Jalen Johnson earned his first NBA All-Star selection in February 2026.
Reader's Guide
The Hawks entered the draft with only two first-round selections, both acquired through trades, and later traded both picks to the New Orleans Pelicans and the Brooklyn Nets, respectively. They had previously traded their original first- and second-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, respectively.
Did You Know?
- The Hawks set an NBA playoff record for the largest halftime deficit (47 points) in a Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks, resulting in a 51-point defeat, the franchise's worst playoff loss since 1956.
- A planned Magic City night in partnership with the famous Atlanta strip club was cancelled by the NBA after outrage and concern from many across the league.
- Trae Young was traded to the Washington Wizards on January 9, 2026, after an injury on October 29 led to improved team performance without him.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Atlanta Hawks first win a Southeast Division title?
The franchise secured its inaugural division championship during the 2014-15 season. This victory marked their arrival as a dominant force in the newly configured Eastern Conference structure.
How many Southeast Division titles has the Atlanta Hawks won?
Atlanta has claimed three division titles, all achieved within the 2010s decade. Their most recent championship in this category came during the 2016-17 season.
Who was a key player driving the Hawks' Southeast Division success?
Al Horford served as a central figure during the team's successful era, providing leadership and stability on both ends of the floor. His presence was instrumental in securing consistency against regional rivals.
Which teams does the Atlanta Hawks compete against for the Southeast Division?
The Hawks battle regional rivals including the Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, and Washington Wizards for supremacy. This competition defines a modern era of high-octane offense and intense playoff battles since the 2004 realignment.
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