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Philadelphia 76ersJoel Embiid says he took advantage of Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard's weaknesses

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had another solid performance in his second NBA game. From an individual standpoint, Embiid is looking better than expected. Saturday’s game at the Wells Fargo Center saw the Sixers get blown out by the Atlanta Hawks, but Embiid’s results were encouraging. He ended the game with 14 points, two rebounds, one assists, two […]

Atlanta HawksHawks intend to keep Paul Millsap for years to come

Any team looking to acquire Atlanta Hawks big man Paul Millsap through trade or free agency can calm their optimism. Millsap is in the second year of a three-year deal with a player option that starts in the 2017-18 season. That’s a situation that makes many teams mull trading their own player to gather assets before he […]

Atlanta HawksPaul Millsap involved in vehicular accident

The Atlanta Hawks confirmed on Monday afternoon that their All-Star forward, Paul Millsap, was involved in a vehicular accident when his car struck a motorcycle. Millsap was not harmed in the accident but the motorcycle driver was rushed to the hospital and is in serious condition. Per Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Louisiana Tech […]

Atlanta HawksWill Atlanta Hawks need to consider trading Paul Millsap?

There’s no guarantee Paul Millsap is going to be around next season for the Atlanta Hawks. That tough situation that many teams find themselves in with their bets players every year is never easy. Do you hope that a good season is enough to convince a player like Millsap to hang around? Or do you […]

Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap hasn't made decision on if he'll opt out of contract next summer

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 […]

Atlanta HawksPaul Millsap, Jarrett Jack will be sidelined for first two preseason games

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 […]

Atlanta HawksPaul Millsap undergoes procedure due to swelling on his knee

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 […]

Atlanta HawksPaul Millsap receives assurance from Hawks regarding his immediate future

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 […]

Atlanta HawksPaul Millsap believes Dwight Howard will help the Hawks spread the floor

Dwight Howard may be past his prime but he’s still a very valuable player in this league. The Atlanta Hawks were thrilled to acquire the former Defensive Player of the Year this summer. They brought Howard back to his hometown and added a center that can really help their cause on both ends of the floor. […]

Atlanta HawksPaul Millsap finally speaks out on trade rumors

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap is not a stranger to being part of trade rumors. The 10-year veteran has been a member of only two teams, and has consistently put up solid performances without complaining. Millsap became a point of discussion this summer when the Atlanta Hawks signed center Dwight Howard, while also wanting to retain now-former […]

Atlanta HawksHawks discussed trading Millsap with Rockets, Raptors

While former Atlanta Hawks Ccnter Al Horford had yet to decide whether he would re-sign with the Hawks or not, the team shortly considered trading All-Star power forward Paul Millsap. Millsap, 31, is one of the most well-rounded bigs in the NBA. The uncertainty of bringing back Horford had a definitive impact on the team’s […]

Denver NuggetsPaul Millsap, Kenneth Faried nearly swapped in weekend deal

Atlanta GM Wes Wilcox was fielding several trade offers for Paul Millsap earlier this weekend, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports. Potential deals were discussed with both the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets, with the Nuggets deal coming very close to completion. The Denver offer included a number of picks and players, including Kenneth Faried. A […]

Boston CelticsFree agency futures of both the Hawks and Celtics in the aftermath of Al Horford's signing

On a day in which it seemed that the momentum was pushing Al Horford back to Atlanta, in a stunning change of events, Horford has decided to sign with the Boston Celtics on a max deal – four-years, $113 million. Horford has already taken some pre-emptive measures to indicate his choice – he switched his […]

Atlanta HawksREPORT: Paul Millsap involved in trade talks as Hawks try to find a way to keep Al Horford

The Atlanta Hawks are not done wheeling and dealing yet. According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks are on the phones looking for potential trades for all star forward Paul Millsap. Millsap is the expendable player after the Hawks signed Dwight Howard to a three-year deal and are looking to give a sizable contract to […]

Atlanta HawksKent Bazemore says he would love to re-sign with Hawks

Despite being swept out of the Eastern Conference playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second straight season, Kent Bazemore wants to remain an Atlanta Hawk. The 26-year-old swingman stated during the team’s exit interviews that he would love to return to Atlanta, via Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “I would love to return […]

NBAPaul Millsap critical of Cavs 3-point record in blowout Game 2

Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals saw the Cavaliers blow out the Atlanta Hawks in a game that ended 123-98, but was never really even that close. The Cavs were on fire from the beginning, draining 18 from beyond the arc in the first half (an NBA record) and going into the third quarter […]

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