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Ben Ladner

Ben Ladner

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

I am a basketball writer focused on both the broad concepts and finer points of the game. I've covered college and pro basketball since 2015, and after graduating from Indiana University in 2019, joined SI as an Atlanta Hawks beat writer.

Trae Young Organizes Peaceful Protest In Oklahoma
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Trae Young Organizes Peaceful Protest In Oklahoma

The Hawks' point guard will lead a demonstration in his hometown of Norman, Oklahoma Monday afternoon protesting police brutality and racial discrimination.

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Hawks CEO Steve Koonin Denounces "Cowardly" Silence on Police Brutality

The Hawks' CEO Steve Koonin sent a strong message on Twitter Sunday afternoon, speaking out against silence in the face of injustice.

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Lloyd Pierce Speaks Out Against Racial Injustice In America
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Lloyd Pierce Speaks Out Against Racial Injustice In America

The Hawks head coach addressed the recent murders of black men in Georgia and Minnesota.

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2019-20 NBA Awards: Coach and Executive of the Year
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2019-20 NBA Awards: Coach and Executive of the Year

With the regular season functionally over, we acknowledge the architects and tacticians of the NBA's most successful teams.

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2019-20 NBA Awards: Ja, Zion, and Other Outstanding Rookies
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2019-20 NBA Awards: Ja, Zion, and Other Outstanding Rookies

Did Zion Williamson do enough in a shortened season to edge out Ja Morant for Rookie of the Year?

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2019-20 NBA Awards: Sorting Through the League's Best Defenders
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2019-20 NBA Awards: Sorting Through the League's Best Defenders

Can Giannis capture MVP and Defensive Player of the Year this season? And who else belongs among the NBA's elite defenders?

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How Should the Hawks Handle a Return to Play?
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How Should the Hawks Handle a Return to Play?

The Hawks aren't guaranteed to finish out the rest of the season, but could they be better off not playing again this year?

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2019-20 NBA Awards: Narrowing Down the All-NBA Teams
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2019-20 NBA Awards: Narrowing Down the All-NBA Teams

In a league richer than ever with star talent, which 15 players distinguished themselves for All-NBA qualification?

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Travis Schlenk's Best Moves as Hawks' General Manager
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Travis Schlenk's Best Moves as Hawks' General Manager

On the three-year anniversary of Schlenk's arrival in Atlanta, we look back at his savviest moves as a general manager.

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Hawks Players Return to Practice Facility
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Hawks Players Return to Practice Facility

John Collins, Kevin Huerter, and Bruno Fernando all visited the Hawks' practice facility on Thursday for the first time since the NBA shut down.

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Trae Young Talks Possible NBA Return, Nutmegs, and More
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Trae Young Talks Possible NBA Return, Nutmegs, and More

The Hawks' point guard joined ESPN's One Team Speaker Series with Adrian Wojnarowski and Chiney Ogwumike to discuss the NBA hiatus, its potential return, and more.

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2019-20 NBA Awards: The Case for Every MVP Candidate
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2019-20 NBA Awards: The Case for Every MVP Candidate

Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely to win his second Most Valuable Player award, but who else belongs on the ballot this season?

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