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Trae Young and John Collins are heading off to Charlotte for the Rising Stars game, and this is an experience Atlanta Hawks teammate Kent Bazemore says they should get used to. Kent Bazemore on John Collins and Trae Young heading off to All-Star weekend: "It's a good experience and I think it's something they are […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline drawing near (February 7th), several teams around the league are searching for ways to improve their rosters. One such team is the Atlanta Hawks, who are said to be interested in dealing Kent Bazemore, Dewayne Dedmon, and Taurean Prince, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic According […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kent Bazemore has been the subject of trade rumors lately. With the Hawks in rebuild mode, contenders around the NBA are trying to see what it will cost them to acquire Bazemore from Atlanta. Kent Bazemore is making $18 million this season and has a player option worth $19.3 million for […]

The Atlanta Hawks are on a roll, but they took a big blow to their rotation on Saturday. Atlanta will have to play without Kent Bazemore for at least the next two weeks after the veteran shooting guard sustained a right ankle sprain, according to the team. Bazemore will be re-evaluated after two weeks. The 29-year-old […]

The Houston Rockets have again expressed interest in Atlanta Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Hawks have been shopping their wing for a while now, given the rebuilding process they underwent after letting go of their lone remaining piece of contention in Paul Millsap two seasons ago. The Rockets […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Kent Bazemore is generating interest from contending teams on the trade market, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Bazemore is making $18.1 million this season and has a player option worth $19.3 million for next year. The Hawks are in rebuild mode and currently have the worst record […]

The Atlanta Hawks have the worst record in the NBA, and Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore wasn’t able to control his emotions this past Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Hawks lost to the Nets by a final score of 144-127 in Brooklyn. In the fourth quarter, Nets big man Ed Davis scored a layup on […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kent Bazemore says Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin doesn’t speak to him because of what transpired back in 2012 when Bazemore was on the Golden State Warriors and Griffin was with the LA Clippers. The Warriors and Clippers had an intense rivalry back then. Both teams didn’t like each other and scuffles […]

Vince Carter and Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks are set to start their own new podcast with The Ringer. They’ll be joined by Annie Finberg who works in digital media for the Hawks. This is yet another podcast to join The Ringer’s extensive podcast list, and it represents another instance of current athletes diving into […]

The Atlanta Hawks still have intentions of trading small forward Kent Bazemore at some point this season after having previous discussions with the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this summer, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. New Orleans pursued a trade for Hawks wing Kent Bazemore this offseason, per league sources. Atlanta still wants to […]

New York Knicks rookie Allonzo Trier totally just broke Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore’s ankles with this beautiful dribble move. .@ISO_ZO SENT HIM OFF THE SCREEN 😱 pic.twitter.com/rq7lmsclKO — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 8, 2018 This also happened during the crucial moments of the game, which makes this a big moment for the rookie. Allonzo Trier […]

Most franchises have been busy stockpiling their teams with talent and assets, although the NBA arms race will near a brief end as teams try to already finalize their roster spots for training camp. Most franchises have been busy stockpiling their teams with talent and assets, although the NBA arms race will near a brief […]

Kent Bazemore is a story of success. Not everyone knows what he did in the past to succeed in the present. Even his hometown paid tribute to his hard work. He acknowledged what Kelford did for him and he posted it on his Twitter account. “Stop and smell the roses” Unreal moment for me today. Lots […]

Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks just nailed a series of 3-pointers from Stephen Curry-territory at the Golden State Warriors superstar point guard’s basketball camp. As posted by Ballislife.com, below is the clip of the Hawks swingman casually knocking down 3-pointers like they were lay-ups. Kent Bazemore in 1 v 1 was hitting half court […]

Finally, the Houston Rockets could be on the verge of trading away stretch forward Ryan Anderson to the Miami Heat. Since last season, the Rockets have been adamant on finding a trade partner for the sweet-shooting power forward. Anderson is owed $20 million this season and $21 million in the 2019-20 season. He has not […]

Kent Bazemore’s name has been dripping into the trading block well for some time now. The 29-year-old Atlanta Hawks swingman has reportedly been involved in trade talks as the team is looking to rebuild the roster with Trae Young at the helm. Rumors have swirled that the Hawks want to get rid of Bazemore’s salary in […]

Training camp is fast approaching and the Houston Rockets are looking to make more moves before they fully lock in their roster. In the latest rumor, the Rockets are planning to offer Ryan Anderson and a first round pick for wingman Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks. Zach Lowe on the Houston #Rockets (1/3) – […]

Carmelo Anthony may not be the only ex-Atlanta Hawks player suiting up for the Houston Rockets, beginning next season. According to Kelly Iko of USA TODAY Sports, while citing an anonymous source,  the Rockets still have their eyes locked in on Hawks guard Kent Bazemore, who is coming off the best season of his NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks turned down a proposal by the Atlanta Hawks to move up the NBA Draft. The Hawks had darted a potential swap of lefty wing Kent Bazemore and the No. 3 overall pick for veteran Mavs marksman Wesley Matthews and the No. 5 pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been the bottom feeders of the Eastern Conference all year, and are currently the third worst team in the NBA behind the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns. With the team fully headed towards a rebuild and one of the top spots in the upcoming NBA Draft, there’s no point in playing […]

While there are a lot of die-hard NBA fans who consistently watch games and follow the league’s players, there are also some who just ride the bandwagon, even calling them with different nicknames just to keep up with the action and pretend as though they have been fans for a long time. A recent Reddit […]

The Atlanta Hawks took on the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon ahead of the Super Bowl LII, and it was another game that came down to the wire for the Eastern Conference teams. With just 14 seconds left on the clock down 95-96, the Hawks’ Dennis Schroder drove to the basket with his dominant […]

With the loss of DeMarcus Cousins, the New Orleans Pelicans are now scrambling around to find the much-needed help to keep themselves at bay for a playoff spot. Cousins was registering 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game prior to the season-ending Achilles tear — numbers that are impossible to replace in a […]

Kent Bazemore and the Atlanta Hawks might have just had their biggest night of the season against the New Orleans Pelicans. On Wednesday, Bazemore hit a deep 2-pointer over Anthony Davis to give the Hawks a 94-93 win. https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNBA/status/953822950020362241 The initial play looked questionable at first. Dennis Schroder seemed as if he didn’t know who […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore has generated a lot of interest from teams around the league as the trade deadline approaches, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “Teams are targeting the availability of Brooklyn’s DeMarre Carroll, Utah’s Alec Burks, Orlando’s Evan Fournier and Atlanta’s Kent Bazemore, among others.” Versatility and 3-point shooting are very valuable skills for players to have these […]

After Paul Millsap left the Atlanta Hawks in free agency last summer, every player from the 2014-15 Hawks starting lineup that won 60 games was gone. Now, their best player is 24-year old German point guard Dennis Shröder. The Hawks are filled with a mix of veterans and young players with lack of experience while […]

The Atlanta Hawks have floundered to the worst record in the league through the first 30 games of the season. This has pushed the front office to consider possibly moving some of their key players in order to shake things up. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, the Hawks are reportedly intrigued about trading […]

The NBA has seen many players come through the ranks. Some have played for one team and one team only. Others have made a few stops during the course of their career. And there are some who seem to be representing a couple squads every couple of years. These travelers can either be remembered or […]

On Saturday night at Barclays Center, the Atlanta Hawks (5-17) picked up a shorthanded victory over the Brooklyn Nets for their third road win of the year. However, Hawks teammates Kent Bazemore and Dennis Schroder experienced a little bit of friendly fire during the game. On FOX Sports: Hawks’s Twitter account, a clip was posted […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins couldn’t catch a break from his veteran teammate Kent Bazemore, after the 6-foot-10 forward posterized fellow rookie Cedi Osman during a narrow 117-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Collins took a nifty bounce pass from Marco Belinelli and elevated to cram it home over Osman in devastating fashion in the […]

If the good-natured nuptial partying for his good friend Harrison Barnes wasn’t good enough, former teammate Stephen Curry had some afterparty plans of his own, as a Rhode Island local claims the Golden State Warriors star stopped to have a few beers and party along with him and his friends. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXNnOgVguPr/ With no suit and […]

While front office executives are usually the ones recruiting free agents to join their teams, players have also been active in the past years in luring them to join their fold. This year will not be an exception, as some of them have been very vocal on social media, as well as interviews, about doing […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kent Bazemore will sit out the next two games, including tonight’s game against the Miami Heat, due to right knee soreness, according to the team. Bazemore received an MRI performed earlier today, which showed no structural damage. His status will be updated as his healing progresses. With Kyle Korver taking on a bench role […]

During last summer’s free agency, Kent Bazemore became one of the most sought-after players outside of the marquee free agents. His ability to play the two and three position combined with his effective outside shooting and decent defensive skills made him a highly-coveted free agent. The 27-year-old received offers from multiple teams but strongly considered […]

During the summer, the Los Angeles Lakers extended a qualifying offer to guard/forward Kent Bazemore to once again play for them after appearing in 28 games for the franchise back in the 2013-2014 season. Bazemore declined the offer and ultimately chose to stay with the Atlanta Hawks where he has spent the past two seasons and […]

Around the eight-minute mark of last night’s game season opener between the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards, one particular play led to much controversy and a heated argument between players. John Wall took off running after an outlet pass, going airborne toward the rim as Kent Bazemore came running in his direction to block it, stopping his […]

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 […]

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 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 […]