Hawks honor Bob Pettit with silence, banner tribute before tip

Atlanta leads Memphis 11-5 in preseason opener

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 41m1 min read

Prior to tonight's game, we held a moment of silence to honor the legacy of Bob Pettit, who played for the franchise his Via @ATLHawks on X

What happened: Atlanta held a moment of silence for Bob Pettit, who led the franchise to the 1958 NBA Championship, and added his years of life to his retired number banner. Atlanta leads Memphis 11-5 in the preseason opener, which is in progress.

Why it matters: The honor connects the current group to the franchise championship history. Early preseason minutes offer a first look at the rotation ahead of the 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads all scorers with 7 points. Jaylen Wells has 3 points. Jalen Johnson has 2 points and 1 assist.

What to watch: Watch the rest of the preseason opener and how long the banner addition stays in place.

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