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Maybe he just literally hasn’t thought about it yet. That might be the only explanation. Paul Millsap can opt out of his contract to become a free agent next summer. And that makes a lot of sense for him to do, whether or not he sees his future as part of the Atlanta Hawks organization […]

Tiago Splitter’s career in Atlanta could not seem to gain some steam. After playing only 36 games last season due to a season-ending hip surgery, the Brazilian big man is once again bitten by the injury bug. According to an AP report, Splitter suffered a hamstring injury during practice. An MRI on Monday confirmed a […]

Dwight Howard is a difference maker in the paint when he’s on – defensively at least. During the Monday night preseason matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Howard looked re-energized. Then the moment came when he reminded us why he is one of the league’s most feared shot blockers. Cavs guard Jordan McRae […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a steady cast of solid players, but it’s difficult to predict where they will land when the dust settles. Losing Jeff Teague and Al Horford, but gaining Dwight Howard at center makes them an intriguing mystery. Howard can be a big help to the Hawks this season, but for now remains a question mark. He wants a bigger […]

Even before last season ended, a lot of people already believed that Dwight Howard will opt-out from his contract and ultimately decide not to re-join the Houston Rockets because of a reported feud he had with the team’s other star, James Harden. But in a recent interview with ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the 6-foot-11 center denied that the two […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

Dwight Howard has tuned out of the hype wagon driven by Golden State Warriors‘ new star Kevin Durant. The Atlanta Hawks‘ new star center claims he hasn’t paid attention to who is in their roster. “Well, to be honest with you, I haven’t even looked at Golden State,” Howard said in an interview on SiriusXM NBA […]

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks had an hour-long discussion on what kind of demonstration they will do to show their team’s unity. Thanks to what newly-acquired center Dwight Howard presented, the team now has an idea and it may be the most ambitious one to date. After seeing other teams such as the Boston Celtics, New York […]

The Atlanta Hawks are scheduled to make their preseason debut on Thursday night when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies. Although their fans can’t wait to watch their new and improved lineup in action, they will need to wait a little longer before they see the team at full strength. Head coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed on Tuesday that […]

Numerous videos of new Atlanta Hawks signing Dwight Howard have been making the rounds onthe internet. Apparently the 12-year pro is working on his jump shot with a shooting coach – even during a trip to China to promote his new sneakers. The video shows Howard actually being fairly effective in his mid-range game, saying […]

Congratulations for not trying to get Dwight Howard. That’s the message former long-time NBA coach Herb Brown would like to send the way of the Portland Trail Blazers. Brown, brother of Larry Brown, was the Detroit Pistons head coach from 1975-78 and then an assistant with many teams through as recent as 2011. He didn’t […]

After Paul Millsap, it’s now Dennis Schroder’s turn to give Atlanta Hawks fans a scare in training camp. According to reports, the team’s starting point guard wasn’t able to participate in their latest practice due to a sore ankle. Dennis Schroder didn't practice today because of a sore ankle. Hawks will monitor it over the […]

It wasn’t too long ago when Josh Smith was a stat-stuffer for the Atlanta Hawks, a man that could go off for five steals or five blocks as easily as he could muster a 20-and-10 double-double. Those days have been far gone after he signed a $54 million contract with the Detroit Pistons. He struggled […]

Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden’s defense has been an incredible weak point of his game during the seven years he’s been in the league. As he’s become a prominent player in the league and the face of the Rockets franchise, his work on the defensive end has been increasingly scrutinized. Harden’s offensive ability […]

Due to the news no one wanted to hear, the Miami Heat have decided to sign big man Keith Benson to a training camp deal in wake of the uncertainty behind Chris Bosh. Benson was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks and played in the NBA D-League averaging a total of 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.6 […]

The Atlanta Hawks have just been met with a road bump in their offseason preparations. According to reports, star forward Paul Millsap underwent a preventive procedure to reduce swelling on his knee. He is expected to miss the first two games of the preseason after he completes a three-week rest period. However, it is safe […]

The Atlanta Hawks shore up their training camp roster with the addition of two NBA veterans. According to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the team has signed Ryan Kelly and Will Bynum to camp deals. Hawks sign Will Bynum and Ryan Kelly to non-guaranteed contracts. Training camp roster set at 19. — Chris Vivlamore […]

The Atlanta Hawks continue to hunt for the last few players to fill their roster. Free agent Will Bynum has emerged as one of the names the team will work out alongside Ryan Kelly, Dionte Christmas, Richard Solomon and Xavier Munford. Sources: Atlanta Hawks brought in guard Will Bynum for a workout today and he […]

The Dennis Schröder era has begun for the Atlanta Hawks. After parting ways with Jeff Teague, who they sent to Indiana per his trade request, Schröder has stepped in to become the new starting point guard. The German international has flourished in his last two years in Atlanta, proving to be a strong scorer with good instincts around […]

New team, new sneakers. The Atlanta Hawks‘ new acquisition, Dwight Howard, spent the weekend promoting his new Peak DH2 sneakers in China. The inspiration for the logo is the yin-yang philosophy of opposite forces, hence the upside-down reversed initials. While Howard’s new shoes have only been released in China, officials said they’re working on a limited run […]

Atlanta Hawks new acquisition Dwight Howard has been released from the hospital, according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Hawks center Dwight Howard has been released from the hospital after treatment for dehydration. — Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) September 12, 2016 Howard was in China, promoting his DH2 sneaker by Peak and became ill on […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard was reportedly rushed to a hospital after experiencing dehydration symptoms during a flight to Atlanta Sunday night, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. It’s always a scary situation whenever you are needed to be taken to a hospital but it looks like for Howard, this might not have been too serious. Here’s […]

Team logos are extremely essential parts of the whole fan experience. On the marketing side, they are as important too. So whenever a franchise decides to replace its old logo with a new one, almost always, the new masterpiece becomes an upgrade. A lot of pride are involved in these for the team, fans, and […]

Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale recently sat down with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe to talk about his road to the rank of head coach. It certainly wasn’t an easy task to accomplish, but Fizdale laughs about his circumstances when reflecting on when Miami Heat President Pat Riley didn’t even know his name. You know, […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard has taken much criticism for his lack of creativity in the post, but he has never been known to be a great shooter either, particularly from the free-throw line. He shot a career-low 48.9 percent from the charity stripe last season with the Houston Rockets, but he’s looking to correct his issues for next […]

The NBA is always evolving, but when it comes to shooting, it’s expanding. The art has earned appreciation with a new focus on small ball, dominating wing play and a barrage of broken three-point records. Of course, you can thank the Golden State Warriors for much of it. Reaching 73 wins is special. 402 three-pointers […]

Since the recent acquisition of center Dwight Howard, the Atlanta Hawks have had to do some damage control with All-Star forward Paul Millsap. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders the Hawks have assured Millsap that they have no intents to trade him. Paul Millsap’s trade chances “The only reason Millsap’s name gets talked about in trade […]

The never-ending marriage of rap and basketball is still true to this day. Historically, the two have gone hand-in-hand, but hardly ever has there been someone excelling at both (maybe with the exception of Damian Lillard). As Rick Ross once said: “rappers wanna be ballers and ballers wanna be rappers.” That’s been mostly the case […]

Thabo Sefolosha has been in the NBA for 10 seasons now and has experienced it all. He has fought for a roster spot on a Chicago Bulls , been an essential piece of an NBA Finals team in Oklahoma City, and now he is trying to find his way with the Atlanta Hawks. Recently, Thabo […]

Dwight Howard has been working hard to get ready for next season after a disappointing tenure with the Houston Rockets came to end. Now signed to the Atlanta Hawks, he’s ready for a new start. However, Howard still has more work to do to win back the hearts of sports fans. Not only are fans in Los Angeles […]

Atlanta Hawks backup center Tiago Splitter believes the team has improved…defensively at least. This summer the team traded Jeff Teague, in favor of keeping Dennis Schroder, and signed center Dwight Howard, although they failed to retain Al Horford who left to join the Celtics. Splitter spoke with Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and said he feels the team […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore and his teammates have a special love for Uno, and even had a bonding experience from playing it together. This summer Bazemore held his inaugural UNO Tournament for a charity fundraiser at Fernbank Museum. The winner of the tournament would take home bragging rights and a gold championship belt produced by Mattel. […]

Dwight Howard appears to be turning on a new leaf in his home team Atlanta Hawks. As he works on a new part of his game, the multiple-time All-Star has also chosen the perfect workout partner. Videos of Howard working on his midrange game have surfaced over the past few weeks. They say that you […]

After undergoing a season-ending hip surgery last February, Atlanta Hawks center Tiago Splitter said that he will be ready for the start of this year’s training camp. This is certainly good news for Hawks fans who expect a lot from their team this coming season. According to Chris Vivlamore of Atlanta Jounal-Constitution, the 31-year-old Brazilian is already […]

When Kris Humphries watches the Olympics, he’s one of the few people who can realistically say, “Well, I can do that,” without it sounding completely unfounded and ridiculous. When Humphries was a kid, he was one of the best swimmers in the United States. In fact, at 10 years old, he was setting multiple records […]

Former Knicks and Nets teammates Shane Larkin and Andrea Bargnani will join Baskonia, or Laboral Kutxa for the next season, according to David Pick. Shane Larkin signed with Baskonia for $900 thousand net. That exceeds his $1.5 million gross contract with Brooklyn. — David Pick (@IAmDPick) August 10, 2016 Shane Larkin signed with Baskonia for […]

The Atlanta Hawks are reaching out to their fanbase by hosting a marketing competition that shares similarities to the popular television show Shark Tank. The show will be called ‘Agency Shootout’ and it will air later this month. Some of Atlanta’s leading marketing agencies will complete high-pressure, Hawks-centric business challenges in front of a panel […]

The modern NBA big man is more comfortable on the perimeter than ever. That extends to centers. Dwight Howard represents a dying breed in the league today. Once the most dominant post-up threat and feared protector of the rim, his kind have become rare. Howard headed back home this summer when he signed with the […]

Dwight Howard has earned himself a somewhat questionable reputation over the last few years. Since things turned sour between Howard and former Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy, his desire to win, character, and value as a teammate have all been called into question. After his relationship with Houston Rockets’ star player James Harden reportedly […]