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Nate McMillan Interviews with the Atlanta Hawks
May 17th, 2013 at 12:49 AM
Earlier this week all the buzz surrounding the Atlanta Hawks coaching moves surrounded around Stan Van Gundy. Well, Nate McMillan was interviewed by the Hawks on Wednesday. Atlanta's GM Danny Ferry is leaving no stone unturned as he tries to find a (possibly) new leader for the team.
McMillan has coached...
Why Atlanta is an Optimal Place for a Coach
May 13th, 2013 at 11:42 PM
In the past Atlanta has been looked at as an unstable purgatory to many coaches and players. While the ownership has not changed, it seems that their thought process has. Instead of every owner acting as an individual general manager, The Atlanta Spirit has hired a strong GM in Danny...
Is Stan Van Gundy the Atlanta Hawks Next Head Coach?
May 13th, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Over the weekend the buzz around the Atlanta Hawks and their fans were rumors that the Hawks were going after Stan Van Gundy as their next head coach. The reason for pursuing Van Gundy was supposedly because he would give them a better shot at Dwight Howard (yeah, it stunned...
Coaching Rumors Around the Atlanta Hawks
May 8th, 2013 at 12:30 AM
So, we spoke a couple of days ago about the Atlanta Hawks letting head coach Larry Drew go and finding a new one to take the team to new heights and now the rumors have started. There are rumors about the job in Atlanta and also about Larry Drew's ability to...
The Atlanta Hawks Need to Make a Coaching Decision Fast
May 6th, 2013 at 12:44 AM
With the Philadelphia 76ers firing Doug Collins and now P.J. Carlesimo being let go by the Brooklyn Nets, the Atlanta Hawks need to come to a decision about their head coach Larry Drew fast. At the Hawks' season ending press conference Coach Drew sounded as if he already had one...
Atlanta Hawks Center Zaza Pachulia Set to Have Surgery
April 1st, 2013 at 2:20 AM
Atlanta Hawks' center Zaza Pachulia is scheduled to have season ending surgery on his right Achilles. It was announced by the team that the Hawks' big man is set to go under the knife on Wednesday April 3 in Charlotte, N.C.. He will probably be out of commission for about...
Josh Smith is Still with the Atlanta Hawks
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:09 PM
The NBA trade deadline came and went and Josh Smith is still an Atlanta Hawk. On the NBA.com, Hawks GM Danny Ferry spoke about not moving "J-Smoove": "As I said all along, we value Josh. I think that he's an important part of this team." Ferry went on to say that...
The Josh Smith Trade Rumors are Getting Louder
February 12th, 2013 at 11:35 PM
***PHOTO1*** The closer we get to the February 21 trade deadline, the name that is on the tip of everyone's tongue is none other than the Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith. In the recent weeks, we heard rumors about Phoenix looking to get his services, after that it was Brooklyn and...
Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry Talks About the Season So Far
February 1st, 2013 at 11:20 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry was recently interviewed by Jessica Taylor for NBA.com and was asked about his feelings regarding the team at the midway point. Overall, he said that he feels good about where the Hawks are and knows that the team has room to improve. Here...
News, Notes and Rumors Around the Atlanta Hawks
February 1st, 2013 at 12:59 AM
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After losing a close game to the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey called out the NBA officiating crew for not calling a foul on the final shot of the game. Toronto's DeMarr DeRozan grabbed a rebound and attempted to put a shot up only to have it...
Should the Atlanta Hawks Really Trade Josh Smith?
January 18th, 2013 at 12:19 PM
***PHOTO1*** Before the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 109-95, Josh Smith was kicked out of practice and suspended for a game. After witnessing the Hawks victory against Brooklyn, many fans and "analysts" had a knee-jerk reaction in thinking that Atlanta might be better off without J-Smoove. Smith has been...
What’s Wrong with the Atlanta Hawks
January 15th, 2013 at 10:44 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Hawks have lost six of their last eight games and many of those losses have come against some bad teams. Atlanta recently lost to the Washington Wizards by ten points (93-83) as John Wall returned from an injury, they also lost to the Chicago Bulls who held...
Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry is Fined by the NBA
January 7th, 2013 at 11:44 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry was fined $15,000 by the NBA for inappropriate interaction with a game official after Saturday nights loss to the Boston Celtics. Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations announced the fine.
Sources have stated that Ferry gave the officials a DVD recording...
Atlanta Hawks Rookie John Jenkins Shines in NBDL Debut
December 5th, 2012 at 1:03 AM
The Atlanta Hawks sent down rookies, John Jenkins and Mike Scott, to the NBA Development League. In their first game with the Bakersfield Jam, they helped defeat the Santa Cruz Warriors to the tune of 102-95.
John Jenkins scored 22 points going 8 for 13 from the field, he also had...
Atlanta Hawks Send Rookies to the NBA Development League
December 1st, 2012 at 9:55 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Hawks have sent their two rookies to the NBA Development League. Both, John Jenkins and Mike Scott, are going to play for the Hawks' affiliate (the Bakersfield Jam). It has not been determined how long they will play there but they can see some productive minutes in...
Atlanta Hawks: Inside Look at the Team
November 26th, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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Atlanta Hawks fans are somewhat interested in the trouble that All Star Al Horford is going through at the free throw line. Over the past three games Al is shooting 1-12 from the charity stripe, only attempting two free throws in the last two games. In the past five games...
Today in Atlanta Hawks Talk: Rumors and News
November 17th, 2012 at 10:03 PM
***PHOTO1*** If you are sick of the Josh Smith for Pau Gasol rumor, raise your hand! I know I am. Danny Ferry has done a good job as the Atlanta Hawks GM, he's built a small but scrappy team that is fun to watch and frankly never appear to be...
Atlanta Hawks’ Final Roster is Set
October 28th, 2012 at 5:10 PM
The Atlanta Hawks have set their final roster and cut the team down to 14 players. Damion James and James Anderson were waived and Anthony Tolliver was kept on the team. The maximum number of players that a team can carry is 15, so with the Hawks keeping 14 it...
The Atlanta Hawks Cut Down Training Camp Roster
October 12th, 2012 at 12:49 PM
The Atlanta Hawks have reduced their training camp roster down by two. They released Keith Benson and Isma'il Muhammad on Thursday and now they currently have 17 players on staff.
Keith Benson was coming off a game where he scored 10 points and grabbed a couple rebounds on Wednesday in an...
Atlanta Hawks Look to Add a Spark with Isma’il Muhammad
October 1st, 2012 at 9:45 PM
Former Georgia Tech star and Atlanta native Isma'il Muhammad was added to the Atlanta Hawks' training camp roster. The 6'6" wingman has played professional basketball all around the globe. His stops include Iceland, France, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Columbia and New Zealand. Muhammad is known for his energy on defense and...
