The Hawks may not stay at number one long but if they can get through the week with games against the Blazers, HEAT, Rockets and Hornets without a loss, they won't fall.
NBA Rankings: Atlanta on Top?Too many losses from the so-called elite of the NBA give way for the Atlanta Hawks . . .
Life as a Rookie: Jeff TeagueAfter being overlooked coming out of high school and college, Jeff Teague found a role model in Gilbert Arenas. He not only has Arenas' chip on his shoulder, he may have the Wizard point guard's quick first step as well.
NBA PM: Lineup Changes In N.O.Hornets juggling their starting lineup…Mike James adds to Washington’s injuries…Joe Johnson and Chris Kaman named Players of the Week…HOOPSWORLD chats.
NBA PM: Don't Discount HawksThese Atlanta Hawks are pretty dang good…Relax, Blazer Nation…How should the media be covering Delonte West?…HOOPSWORLD chats.
NBA AM: Horford Wants His MoneyAtlanta's Al Horford isn't going Charles Oakley, but he wants his money... The NBA and the Refs reach an agreement... Darren Collison not in the rotation yet... Josh Smith wants some love... NBA Chats at 10am, 12pm and 8pm EST
5 NBA Coaches On The Hot SeatAfter all of the early season firings a season ago, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at five NBA coaches who could be in danger of losing their jobs early this season.
NBA Saturday: Bulls Get DefensiveThe Bulls know they're very talented offensively, so they're focused on improving defensively this season... Al Horford's option picked up... Several players looking solid in return from injuries... NBA Chat...
Nominations: Coach of the YearOver the past nine years only one coach with less than 50 wins has taken home the Coach of the Year award but going into the year everyone has a shot.
The East's UnderdogsEveryone knows who the favorites are in the Eastern Conference, but there are 12 other teams in the conference that have more potential than many give them credit for.
5 Things We Learned In The NBA This WeekWill Lakers' Lamar Odom filter out off the court distractions?... No talking edict a sign of insecurity... Reason to be concerned with Andre Miller in Portland?... And much more!
Sunday Scoop: Falling StarsStars are going down with injuries all over the league... David Lee now has become trade bait? ... MVP and Rookie of the Year races already shaping up...
Rumors: Summer Winding DownAs the summer finally winds down the Los Angeles Lakers are holding onto Lamar Odom . . . the Knicks will be patient . . . remaining free agents
Fantasy: Stock ReportFor some unfortunate General Managers, their investments in the fantasy stock market have nearly crashed like Wall Street itself. But for the fortunate, the returns have been lucrative. Let’s check in around the league and see who has been a bull and who’s been a bear.
Fantasy: Who's Next on the Injured List?Al Jefferson and Jason Terry are the latest victims of the Great Injury Bug of '09. Is there a pattern that can point the way toward the next fallen soldier's identity?
Fantasy: Waiver Wire WatchThey won't get any burn in Phoenix this weekend, but some of these guys could be fantasy All-Stars if you grab them in time.
Fantasy: Top Injuries of the Half-Season (Part 1)Every bench player is just someone else's ankle sprain away from a starting (and possibly starring) role. Did you pick him up for your fantasy team in time?
Fantasy: Updated Top 50 Overall RankingsNearly a quarter of the way into the 2008-2009 NBA season, we have seen our fair share of pleasant fantasy surprises and brutal disappointments. Thus, let’s re-examine the Top-50 overall fantasy rankings and see how it shakes out...
Fantasy: Tracking Trends From Week 2Some unusual long-range marksmen and a grizzled point god highlight this week's examination of interesting stats.
Fantasy: Stock Up / Stock DownWith nearly two weeks in the books, HOOPSWORLD breaks down whose stock is rising and whose stock is plummeting during the early stages of this 2008-2009 NBA season…
Arena: Philips Arena
(18729) Arena Build Date: 1/1/1999 Owner: Atlanta Spirit, LLC President: Bernard J. Mullin General Manager: Rick Sund Head Coach: Mike Woodson Assistant Coaches: Larry Drew, Bob Bender, Tyrone Hill, Jim Todd Number of NBA Titles: 1 Number of Playoff Appearances: 38 Forbes 2007 Franchise Value: $306 million Forbes 2007 Revenue: $102 million Purchase Price: $250 million (1998) Developmental League Team: Utah Flash
