Hawks have $32 million question hanging over their head as network partner struggles

Fansided | January 22, 2026

Main Street Sports, the Hawks' local broadcast partner, will cease operations within the year if "last-ditch" sale to competitor falls through.

Atlanta Hawks forward Vit Krejci reacts after being called for a foul against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Hawks and 12 other NBA teams are preparing for the worst after Main Street Sports Group, the parent company of FanDuel Sports Network, missed their January payment for all 13 teams with which they are contracted.