What happened: The Atlanta Hawks sent Fourth of July greetings to their fanbase on Saturday, joining teams across sports in marking the holiday. The message landed as the United States celebrates its 250th Independence Day.

Why it matters: Holiday posts like this are a staple of the NBA offseason calendar, keeping fans engaged between seasons. For Atlanta, the greeting comes with Summer League underway, as the franchise turns its attention toward building for the 2026-27 campaign.

What to watch: The Hawks continue Summer League play, where young roster hopefuls will look to make their case ahead of the 2026-27 season.