{
  "id": 20022791,
  "title": "Hawks Must Target Norman Powell And Jalen Smith Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/hawks-must-target-norman-powell-and-jalen-smith-now",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T18:10:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hawks-must-target-norman-powell-181031552.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Hawks currently sit at 7-5, falling short of the expectations set for the 2026-27 season. While the team has shown potential, they need consistent scoring and improved defense to climb the standings. A recent loss to the Chicago Bulls, a team that began the year at 1-9, highlighted the Hawks' struggles against high-level scoring threats. In that game, Norman Powell led Chicago with 33 points, emphasizing the need for the Hawks to target Powell and Jalen Smith. Powell, a 33-year-old guard, averaged 19.3 points per game this season and is shooting 39.8 percent from the field and 30.9 percent from deep. Smith, a versatile floor-spacing five, is a strong defender who can guard multiple positions. The Bulls may be willing to trade Smith and Powell due to their poor start to the season and injuries. Adding both players to the Hawks' roster would address their scoring and defensive needs, providing a chance for the team to meet its expectations for the next season.",
  "summary": "The Atlanta Hawks need a boost after a slow start. See why adding Norman Powell and Jalen Smith could fix their roster and help them win.",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta Hawks at 7-5, below expectations for 2026-27 season",
    "Norman Powell leads Chicago with 33 points, 33-year-old guard",
    "Jalen Smith, versatile defender, may be traded by Bulls"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}