The 1986–87 NBA season was the Hawks' 38th season in the NBA and their 19th season in the city of Atlanta.
[1] The Hawks finished first place in the Central Division with a franchise-best record of 57–25.
Dominique Wilkins made the All-NBA Second Team, and was selected for the 1987 NBA All-Star Game.
In the first round of the playoffs, the Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers in four games, but lost in five games to the 3rd-seeded Detroit Pistons in the semifinals.
Roster Last transaction: February 14, 1987 Notes Player Statistics Citation:[2]