Hawks Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2026

Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a three-point basket against the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on October 08, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Atlanta Hawks made some notable additions in the offseason, making them a solid contender for the 2026 NBA playoff picture.

Hawks Playoff Chances

The Hawks’ playoff odds are -550, translating to an implied probability of 84.62% to secure a postseason berth.

Here’s how their postseason odds compare to the Southeast Division:

  • Magic: -1400
  • Hawks: -550
  • Heat: -450
  • Hornets: +1600
  • Wizards: +6000

Hawks Playoff Seed

If the season ended today, the Hawks would be the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They’d face the No. 8 Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.

Here’s the current East bracket:

Last Time the Hawks Made the Playoffs

The Hawks last reached the postseason in 2023, losing to the Boston Celtics in the first round.

Atlanta made a surprise run to the conference finals in 2021.

Hawks Playoff History

  • Playoff appearances: 49
  • Championships: 1 (1958)

NBA Playoffs Odds

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.