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Free Agents the Atlanta Hawks May Try to Target Next Season
April 5th, 2013 at 12:20 AM
The Atlanta Hawks are in the first year under the management of Danny Ferry.  Ferry came to the Hawks inheriting a coach and a team that has seemingly hit its peak.  He has a lot of decisions to make while trying to guide Atlanta to a championship.  Does he get...

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...

The Atlanta Hawks Waive Power Forward Jordan Williams
September 19th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** After the Atlanta Hawks re-signed their "muscle" Ivan Johnson, they opted to waive the second year power forward that they acquired from the Brooklyn Nets, Jordan Williams.  Williams is a second year player from the University of Maryland and was drafted in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft...

Atlanta Hawks’ Ivan Johnson Signs Qualifying Offer
September 16th, 2012 at 11:36 AM
We recently told you that the Atlanta Hawks had extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Ivan Johnson.  Well, it is now being reported that Johnson has signed the offer which is set to pay him $962,195.00 for the upcoming season.  Ivan Johnson averaged 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds...

Atlanta Hawks Continue to Search for Quality Wing Player
September 12th, 2012 at 2:41 PM
***PHOTO1*** In an effort to find a quality guy on the wing, the Atlanta Hawks have invited Damion James to camp.  If James makes the team he will receive a contract that will become a non-guaranteed one year deal.  James will compete with James Anderson (who was extended an invitation to camp...

Atlanta Hawks Still Looking to Complete the Roster
August 28th, 2012 at 4:32 PM
The Atlanta Hawks currently have 12 players under contract and still have room for three more players.  There are a few players that Atlanta is going after to fill those slots that the new management hopes will solidify the Hawks bench.  Two players that the rumor mill has Atlanta going after are...

The Top Big Men of the NBA
August 21st, 2012 at 12:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** A good center can take a team to the next level and in the NBA, a big man is the starting point for most teams.  The spotlight was placed on the center position this offseason with all the trades and movements of rosters going on.  Andrew Bynum goes to...

Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry Opens up to Fans
August 14th, 2012 at 11:37 PM
***PHOTO1*** Recently Charles Bethea had a sit down with Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry to discuss a number of a number of topics for Grantland.com.  Topics varied from the Dwight Howard trade to the Joe Johnson trade and fans are even able to get an inside pick at the family...

Atlanta Hawks Former All-Star Dan Roundfield Drowns in Aruba
August 7th, 2012 at 5:12 PM
It has been reported that former Atlanta Hawks' All-Star forward/center Dan Roundfield drowned yesterday off the coast of Aruba.  Roundfield's family has confirmed his passing.  Roundfield's wife was having trouble in the water on Baby Beach and Dan went in to help her.  His wife returned to shore but it...

Top Five NBA Teams Who Had the Best Offseason
August 5th, 2012 at 12:14 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** This is not a ranking and is in no certain order. Los Angeles Lakers- The addition of Steve Nash should provide Kobe Bryant some relief in the ball handling and distribution duties.  Assuming that the Lakers keep both Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, this is one of the strongest starting...

Stop Hating on the New Generation of Hoops
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:02 PM
***PHOTO1*** During this offseason Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has taken a lot of heat for wanting to go to New Jersey to play with Deron Williams.  LeBron James was labeled a bad guy all last season for leaving Cleveland and taking his talents to South Beach, teaming up with...

Do the Atlanta Hawks Have a Realistic Chance of Making the Playoffs Next Season
July 27th, 2012 at 1:50 PM
***PHOTO1*** If you have been following the Atlanta Hawks, you know all about the roster moves that new GM Danny Ferry has made.  Joe Johnson is gone to Brooklyn, Marvin Williams is in Utah and Kirk Hinrich is back in Chicago.  Fans appear to be excited about the team going into...

News, Notes and Rumors from Around the NBA (Latest Edition)
July 25th, 2012 at 12:22 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New Orleans Hornets have signed both of their first round draft choices.  The first pick in the draft Anthony Davis gets a three year guaranteed contract worth over $16 million.  Davis is set to be paid a little more than $5 million in his first year.  Austin Rivers, who...

The Latest News, Notes and Rumors Around the NBA
July 21st, 2012 at 3:02 PM
There are a few teams in the mix for free agent forward Anthony Tolliver.  Tolliver is a 6'8", 240 pound forward who played the past two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.  His game is described as a smart player, who hustles on defense, makes open shots and is a good passer.  The...

Josh Smith Talks About Sticking Around and Atlanta Hawks are Still Making Moves
July 18th, 2012 at 1:10 AM
***PHOTO1*** Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated has reported that Josh Smith is saying that he no longer wants to be traded away from the Atlanta Hawks.  After the past two seasons, Josh Smith has expressed the fact that he was not happy with the Hawks management and felt like he...

Atlanta Hawks and Free Agent Guard Lou Williams Agree to a Deal
July 11th, 2012 at 12:28 AM
***PHOTO1*** It is being reported by multiple outlets that the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a multiyear contract with former Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams.  It is believed that the Hawks are signing Williams with their mid level exception which carries a salary of about $5 million.  Williams averaged 14.9 points...

News Around the Atlanta Hawks Homefront
July 9th, 2012 at 12:01 AM
The Atlanta Hawks are interested in Anthony Randolph, a four year forward who is set to turn 23 years old next week.  Yahoo! Sports reported that the free agent was in town this weekend meeting with Hawks officials.  Randolph played 34 games last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, started five...

Offseason Moves Continue to Shake up the NBA
July 5th, 2012 at 1:22 PM
***PHOTO1*** Steve Nash has been shipped to the Los Angeles Lakers for four draft picks.  The Lakers gave two first round picks (one pick in 2013 and one in 2015) and gave two second round picks (one in 2013 and one in 2014). The Phoenix Suns and Michael Beasley have verbally agreed on a...

Hawks 101: Free Agency News, Notes and Rumors
July 4th, 2012 at 3:32 PM
***PHOTO1*** After not landing free agent point guard Deron Williams, the Dallas Mavericks have set their sights elsewhere.  Reports have it that the Mavericks are looking at Jeremy Lin and Steve Nash to lead the squad next season. Steve Nash is also being targeted by the New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors and...