What happened: The Atlanta Hawks announced Atlanta News First as the new broadcast partner carrying the team's local games for the 2026-27 season. The move restores no-cost access to games not picked up by national television.

Why it matters: The partnership follows an active offseason in which Atlanta reshuffled its roster, including declining Jonathan Kuminga's option and acquiring Devin Carter from the Kings. A free local outlet widens the audience for that new-look roster heading into 2026-27.

What to watch: Full channel and scheduling details for the 2026-27 slate are expected as the season approaches.