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Atlanta Hawks new general manager, Travis Schlenk, has a vast task ahead of himself after the departures of Paul Millsap, Dwight Howard, and Tim Hardaway Jr. — three starting-caliber players that will no longer be in a Hawks jersey this upcoming season. The word “rebuild” has been one he’s avoided at all costs since he took […]

A one-man wrecking crew back in college, Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins feels that he has a chip on his shoulder heading into his first year in the NBA. Collins was drafted 19th overall by the Hawks in the 2017 NBA Draft, but if you ask for his opinion, he’ll say he should’ve been taken off […]

Prior to signing with the Atlanta Hawks in the summer of 2016, center Dwight Howard surveyed his options prior to free agency, including looking into the former franchise that got it all started — the Orlando Magic. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound hulking big man wasn’t shy about admitting that he asked if the organization would be interested in […]

New Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard has made a name for himself as someone who doesn’t take online trolls lightly. He has entertained some made to him in the past, and recently did it again by clapping back at one of his critics on Twitter. The 31-year-old replied not just once, but three times in […]

This offseason, the Atlanta Hawks have undergone a roster reshape that has seen many of their key players move on to other teams. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Hawks were in talks with, but have now rescinded their offer to veteran big man Marreese Speights. Sources: After week-long talks ended w/ Atlanta backing […]

It’s no question that Dwight Howard has yet to find a team he can call home, especially after his most recent move from his hometown Atlanta to the Charlotte Hornets. With his multi-year deal only becoming a financial burden to the Hawks organization, Howard was passed along to the Hornets. Much to his demise, people on […]

Jamal Crawford’s expected move to the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer is looking like the anti-thesis to what Kevin Durant did last year. In an interview with Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the 37-year-old shooting guard said that winning his first-ever title wasn’t the primary reason he chose to sign with the Timberwolves despite getting interest […]

Although he hasn’t yet achieved the ultimate success in the NBA which is winning the championship, Paul Millsap has been around the league long enough to know what it takes to reach that goal, which he believes his new team, the Denver Nuggets, are on the right path towards that direction. After all, he’s been […]

Free agent forward Ersan Ilyasova has agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Ilyasova had a great 2016-17 campaign, benefitting from his swap to the Philadelphia 76ers after starting the season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and later being traded to the Hawks prior […]

NBA teams usually do a lot of promotions to bring people into the arenas. From fan nights, to ‘bobblehead’ nights, the organizations have teams that handle promotions and how to bring people to the stands. One of the best teams in terms of promotion has to be the Atlanta Hawks, and they had a smart, […]

When it became time for the Atlanta Hawks to make their 19th overall draft pick, selecting forward John Collins, some within the organization saw the next coming to the man they know as “The Human Highlight Reel” — otherwise known as Dominique Wilkins. In his short stint in this year’s Summer League, Collins has proved just why […]

The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

Dewayne Dedmon has found a new home. After news surfaced that he and the Atlanta Hawks were working on a deal, the 27-year-old USC product has now reportedly agreed on a two-year contract worth $14 million, that will make him a part of the rebuilding franchise. Can confirm @ShamsCharania report that Hawks have agreed to […]

With the Atlanta Hawks now in rebuild mode, young players and future draft picks are at the top of their wishlist as they speed up the process. Still, they are also looking to add some veteran free agents this summer to keep their roster competitive, as they prepare for next season hoping for the best […]

LAS VEGAS – For the better part of five seasons, the L.A. Clippers have had significant issues when it came to filling the small forward spot with a lengthy, two-way player to pair with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. A lot of that was due to financial restraints, and it kept the Los Angeles-based team […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

The Atlanta Hawks will not match Tim Hardaway Jr.‘s four-year, $71 million offer sheet from the New York Knicks, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks used the circle of life to their advantage, as general manager Steve Mills put the necessary clauses in Hardaway’s offer sheet to complicate matters for the […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. had a great season for the Georgia-based franchise last year. From averaging only 6.5 points per game in 2015-16, Hardaway turned the corner the following campaign and averaged career-highs in points (14.5), rebounds (2.8), and assists (2.3) per game. After strong showing in his contract year, Hardaway received a huge offer, which […]

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a buyout with shooting guard Jamal Crawford, who is expected to get a handful of offers, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the frontrunners for his services, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick. The San Antonio Spurs were also […]

Free agent forward/center Mike Muscala has agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The deal is a one-and-one, with a player-option in the second year. Muscala did an excellent job backing up Dwight Howard last season and even playing some power forward […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. may be on his way to playing for his former team, the New York Knicks, especially after signing a four-year, $71 million offer sheet Thursday. Being a restricted free agent though, the Atlanta Hawks have the ability to match anything offered to him. However, Hardaway might need to start packing his bags now […]

With all the speculations on where Jamal Crawford would end up should he and the Atlanta Hawks agree to a buyout, teams are emerging as the reported favorites to land his services. The New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Cleveland Cavaliers have all been in the mix as potential suitors for him, but now a new team is emerging […]

Back in 2014-15 season, the Atlanta Hawks turned a lot of heads by winning 60 games, and making it all the way to the conference finals. Although they were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers, they still established themselves as a legitimate contender in the East. However, they were not able to follow up on the […]

Now that the three-team trade between the L.A. Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Atlanta Hawks is en route to become official, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes — shooting guard Jamal Crawford is expected to seek a buyout from the team and his suitors have started to line up. With interest in the Los Angeles Lakers dying […]

Nuggets forward Paul Millsap has had an amazing four seasons in Atlanta. Millsap came to the Hawks in 2013 after spending seven years with the Jazz. Out of his four seasons in Atlanta, he was an All-Star in all of them, becoming one of the best power forwards in the league. However, the Hawks wanted to […]

Following the departure of All-Star forward Paul Millsap to the Denver Nuggets via free agency, it has put the Atlanta Hawks in the market for some help in the frontcourt. According to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, the Hawks have reached out to express in restricted free agent forward Nerlens Noel. The Hawks have shown interest […]

The L.A. Clippers have agreed to a three-team swap with the Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks for small forward Danilo Gallinari, who agreed to a three-year, $65 million contract with Lob City, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will send Gallinari to L.A. via sign-and-trade from the Nuggets, the Clippers will send guard Jamal Crawford, center Diamond Stone, a 2018 first-round pick (from Houston) […]

Current L.A. Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is involved in talks to be dealt to the Atlanta Hawks. In a three-team sign-and-trade deal that is fully expected to go down in the coming days, forward Paul Millsap will head to the Denver Nuggets, Crawford will go to the Hawks, and forward Danilo Gallinari will head to Los Angeles. However, […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is potentially going to the Atlanta Hawks. The former three-time Sixth Man of the Year is a part of trade talks with the Denver Nuggets, as the Clippers are interested in Italian forward Danilo Gallinari. However, Crawford will either immediately be dealt as a salary dump to another team, with the Hawks […]

The Atlanta Hawks, who are on the verge of a three-team trade along with the L.A. Clippers and the Denver Nuggets — are unlikely to facilitate a buyout for shooting guard Jamal Crawford, part of the package they can get back from the Clippers, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick. The Hawks reportedly would […]

Given a potential double sign-and-trade, three-way swap in the works between the L.A. Clippers, the Denver Nuggets, and the Atlanta Hawks goes through, sixth man Jamal Crawford could swing a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, a franchise for which he played for in the ninth season of his career, according to Anthony Slater of the San Jose Mercury News. Reportedly willing […]

If a potential double sign-and-trade, three-way swap in the works between the L.A. Clippers, the Denver Nuggets, and the Atlanta Hawks goes through, sixth man Jamal Crawford can land back in his old stomping grounds, and we’re not talking about the south. Reportedly willing to seek a buyout from the rebuilding Hawks if he lands there, Crawford […]

In an attempt to bolster their forward rotation, the Washington Wizards are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring unrestricted free agent Mike Scott to their fold, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Free agent guard Mike Scott is finalizing a minimum deal with the Washington Wizards, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 4, […]

One of the most coveted free agents of the summer, Paul Millsap found the market for him shrinking as other free agents came off the board and verbally agreeing to deals with teams. The former Atlanta Hawks‘ forward had a number of suitors including the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, and the […]

Free agent forward Paul Millsap has agreed to a three-year, $90 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. One of the most versatile forwards of this free-agent class, Millsap was eyed by many teams as a jack of all trades at the power forward position, eventually drawing a strong […]

According to recent reports, Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bojan Bogdanovic has been receiving interest from at least three teams, who are looking to add his services to their respective teams. Among the teams in contact with him are the Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks, who are all in need of a swingman, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently in the middle of a huge facelift as the 2017 free agency period gets underway. Dwight Howard has been traded by his hometown team and Paul Millsap looks headed to a new franchise anytime soon. As the big pieces slowly fall one by one, the complementary parts follow suit starting […]

Paul Millsap is expected to be one of the most sought after free agents this summer. His rare combination of being a good defender and a proven scorer will be a commodity a lot of teams won’t be able to resist, and will make them pitch to him to bring his talents to their fold. […]

Sports arenas of today have continued to find ways on how to give the best possible experience to spectators while they enjoy watching games live. Same goes for Philips Arena, which is scheduled to undergo a huge renovation, starting soon. The home of the Atlanta Hawks will also include a modern barbershop, which will have a […]