Atlanta Hawks
NBA Sunday: Pachulia’s Free Agent Stock Climbs
Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia is emerging as a coveted big man free agent target around the league. Can Atlanta keep him? »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Three-Point Shooters
Today we break down three-point shooting in fantasy basketball. Is it time to propose a trade or consult the waiver wire for gems? »Read More
Hawks Sticking with Lou Williams Starting
When (Hawks coach Larry) Drew first put (Lou) Williams in the starting lineup against Chicago on Dec. 22, he did so because the Hawks were shorthanded with the injury to (Devin) Harris. At the... »Read More
Drew, Del Negro Coaches of the Month
The Atlanta Hawks’ Larry Drew and the Los Angeles Clippers’ Vinny Del Negro today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. Drew led... »Read More
Drew: Hawks Too Dependent on 3-Pointers
Hawks coach Larry Drew expressed concern with his team’s tendency to settle for 3-point attempts in transition Tuesday. The good news: The Hawks set a franchise record in Monday’s loss to the Rockets with... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More
NBA PM: The Key to Atlanta’s Unlikely Success
Lou Williams explains why the Hawks are better than expected ... Mike Dunleavy covets the Brooklyn Nets job ... Gregg Popovich livid over Avery Johnson firing ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
Jeff Teague Knew Marquis Had NBA Talent
Out of all the places Marquis Teague could have fallen to in the NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls may have been the best team for him, according to his older brother Jeff. Jeff Teague, a point guard for... »Read More
NBA PM: Hawks Have A Lesson For Lakers?
The L.A. Lakers may need some pointers from the Atlanta Hawks regarding "superstar" players ... The secret to Tim Duncan's resurgence? ... Thomas Robinson biding his time ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More
Top 5 Surprises of the NBA Season (So Far)
What's more surprising: James Harden's explosion as a new star or Oklahoma City playing even better basketball without him? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Are The Warriors True Contenders?
At the quarter point of the season, the Golden State Warriors are transitioning from role of hunter to one of the league’s hunted teams »Read More
NBA Saturday: Who Will Be First-Time All-Stars?
Josh Smith looks as good as any player in the league to make his first All-Star team, but he's not alone... Klay Thompson is breaking out, but gives almost everybody else on his team... »Read More
NBA AM: It’s Atlanta’s Move With Josh Smith
The Atlanat Hawks have a decision to make with Josh Smith, but all signs point to him staying where he is... Jeff Teague talks about the Hawks recent surge... Is Kevin Love available? The... »Read More
League Issues Pachulia Flopping Warning
Center Zaza Pachulia received a warning for violating the NBA’s anti-flopping rule during last week’s game against the Wizards. The Wizards’ Kevin Seraphin grabbed a rebound and moved his extended elbow past the face... »Read More
NBA AM: Nuggets Struggling, But Won’t Panic
The Nuggets are struggling, sitting at .500, when most expected the team to be title contenders in 2013. But the squad won’t panic. »Read More
Josh Smith Sees Future with Hawks
Josh Smith was born and raised in the Atlanta area and has played his entire NBA career with the Hawks. It doesn’t appear that will change anytime soon. Smith said for economic reasons he... »Read More
Smith, Griffin Named NBA Players Of Week
The Atlanta Hawks’ Josh Smith and the Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 9.... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Six
The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Can Hawks Stay In East’s Top 5?
Lang Greene and Yannis Koutroupis discuss the success of the Atlanta Hawks and whether or not it's sustainable. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
Hawks Assign Jenkins, Scott to D-League
The Hawks assigned rookies John Jenkins and Mike Scott to the NBA Development League Saturday. They will play with the Bakersfield (Calif.) Jam, the Hawks’ D-League affiliate. The length of the stay has yet... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Hungrier Al Horford Leading Hawks
Al Horford’s time away from the game last season helped him rediscover his love for it. He has now returned hungrier than ever. »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Waiver Wire Watch
Which players are hanging on the waiver wire for wise fantasy basketball owners to grab? HOOPSWORLD has the answers. »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
NBA AM: Contract Year Struggles
It’s still early in the season, but there are players who are struggling mightily in their contract years headed into free agency. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
NBA Fantasy Focus: Best Of The Bench
When analyzing your fantasy basketball team, don’t forget to give due consideration to bench players; perhaps it’s time to recheck the waiver wire or propose a trade. »Read More
Josh Smith on Lakers’ Radar for Months?
It’s undeniably true that the Lakers, if they’re missing anything to make Mike D’Antoni’s offense flow, could use an extra shooter or two to float to the corners. It’s likewise true, sources said, that... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
NBA AM: Who’s The Sixth Man So Far?
With one week of NBA games in the books, a few players are emerging as frontrunners for Sixth Man of the Year... The Orlando Magic weren't built to lose games... It's tough being a... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Teague Motivated By Contract Snub
The deadline to extend members of 2009 draft class has passed. Jeff Teague didn’t receive a new contract and he’s using the snub as motivation »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
NBA AM: Price Not Pressured To Replace Wall
The Wizards are still eyeing the playoffs despite the loss of John Wall. His replacement, A.J. Price, isn’t feeling any pressure. »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Thunder Better Now?
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better after the James Harden trade?... Updates on the 2009 draft class extension talks... Chandler Parsons ready to jump forward.... NBA Chat at 10:30am EST »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Hawks Waive Anderson and James
The Atlanta Hawks have waived guard James Anderson and forward Damion James via Twitter / stevekylerNBA »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
NBA Sunday: The Josh Smith Contract Reality
Expect to hear plenty of Josh Smith contract talk but the reality is it doesn’t make sense for the forward to sign an extension »Read More
Josh Smith Won’t Sign Extension
Josh Smith has told the Hawks that he isn’t going to sign an extension during the season. He’d rather wait to become a free agent, when he can get a five-year deal. An extension... »Read More
Hawks’ Roster Overhaul Allows Creativity
The pages of the Hawks’ playbook changed, one by one, with each addition to the team’s new-look roster this offseason. However, the biggest changes were made after one significant subtraction. The trade of six-time... »Read More
Hawks Release Benson, Muhammad
The Hawks released forward/center Keith Benson and guard Isma’il Muhammad Thursday, trimming their training camp roster to 17 players. via Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution »Read More
NBA PM: Plenty At Stake In Preseason Action
Steve Nash, Brandon Roy, Jeremy Lin, and Jonas Valanciunas are some of the big names taking the court tonight ... Brandon Roy: The Comeback Trail ... The Cuban/Williams debate ... »Read More
NBA AM: Wilson Chandler Off Trading Block?
Wilson Chandler’s name was in trade rumors throughout the offseason, but it appears George Karl has role set for him in Denver »Read More
Which Camp Invitees Can Make an NBA Roster?
Here are several training camp invitees who may be able to make an NBA roster. »Read More
Jeff Teague Becoming Hawks Leader?
Jeff Teague will never be the loudest voice on the basketball court. It’s not his disposition. However, you are going to be hearing a lot more from the Hawks point guard this season. The... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Hawks Searching For Small Forward
The Hawks traded long time starting small forward Marvin Williams this past summer and are searching for his replacement »Read More
NBA AM: Bulls’ Bench Mob Knew End Was Nearing
The Chicago Bulls totally reshaped their bench over the summer, a move last season’s bench mob saw coming from the beginning. »Read More
Josh Smith A Hawk, For Now
Josh Smith may not hear the groans from the Philips Arena crowd when he squares up to take a 3-pointer this season. “You haven’t seen the roster?” Smith turned around a reporter’s question about... »Read More
Are The Hawks Restructuring Or Rebuilding?
Entering training camp, the Atlanta Hawks say the team isn’t in rebuild mode despite trading Joe Johnson this past summer. »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More
The Battle For The Eighth Seed – East
There is a battle for the eighth seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference and several of last season's playoff teams will be challenged. »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
No Josh Smith Extension by Deadline?
Josh Smith is entering the final year of his current contract with the Hawks but it is “unlikely” that he will be re-signed before the end of the upcoming season. The forward is eligible... »Read More
NBA AM: The Future Of Josh Smith In Atlanta
Josh Smith’s future in Atlanta is a hot topic, but it appears Hawks GM Danny Ferry is planning to build around the forward »Read More
Report: Tolliver Signs with Hawks
Anthony Tolliver tells FOX Sports Florida it will be a one-year minimum deal with Atlanta. Salary will be $915,852. via Chris Tomasson via Twitter »Read More
NBA Sunday: Jamario Moon Wants To Join Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have a glaring need at small forward and free agent wing Jamario Moon feels he’s the man for the job. »Read More
2012-2013 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Atlanta Hawks. »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More
Atlanta Hawks Re-sign Ivan Johnson
The Hawks re-signed restricted free agent Ivan Johnson Tuesday. The Hawks extended Johnson a qualifying offer this summer to retain salary-matching rights if he had signed an offer sheet with another team. Under NBA... »Read More
Hawks Request Waivers On Jordan Williams
The Atlanta Hawks today requested waivers on Jordan Williams, it was announced by President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Danny Ferry. Williams was acquired from Brooklyn on July 11, along with Anthony Morrow, DeShawn Stevenson,... »Read More
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