Which Underdog Team Will Surprise Everyone in the 2025-26 NBA Season?
However, the biggest addition is the return of a healthy Jalen Johnson, who was averaging 18.9 points and 10 rebounds a game last season before an injury ended his career early. Zaccharie Risacher found his footing at the end of last season and is poised to make a leap this season.
All of that not only adds talent to the Hawks, but it also adds talent that fits perfectly with Young’s game, which has matured over the past couple of seasons. There are front office personnel around the league convinced you can’t build a genuine title contender around Trae Young because of his defense and shot selections. Atlanta has a roster that could prove that wrong — on paper. If this team comes together and stays healthy, a run from the No. 8 seed a year ago to the Finals is not out of the question.



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