The Atlanta Hawks have felt the sting of the injury bug, especially in the frontcourt with both Al Horford and Jason Collins being injured. Despite that, Atlanta has managed to stay afloat and then some, but it’s only a matter of time before their lack of frontcourt depth becomes a problem. Recently signing free agent center Erick Dampier for a 10-day contract is this the big man...

Orlando–Before getting to everything the Hawks did wrong while blowing a lead before pulling out the W, let me take a minute to point out something that’s pretty remarkable. After a period in which it seemed as if the Hawks would never beat the Magic as long as Dwight Howard was around, it’s now to the point where the Magic can’t want anything to do with...

The Atlanta Hawks are hoping that the signing of Erick Dampier will provide them with some much-needed support in the paint. From the AJC: “The Hawks no longer will have to make do using forwards at center. The team signed veteran free agent Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract Thursday. He joins Zaza Pachulia as the only healthy centers on the roster after injuries sidelined...

The Atlanta Hawks, short-handed at center following injuries to Al Horford and Jason Collins, signed 15-year veteran center Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract on Thursday. Dampier, 36, bolsters the team's roster for a tough stretch that begins with a game against Dwight Howard and the Magic on Friday night. The challenges continue with a game against the Miami Heat on Sunday...

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks, short-handed at center following injuries to Al Horford and Jason Collins, signed 15-year veteran center Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract on Thursday.

The Atlanta Hawks, short-handed at center following injuries to Al Horford and Jason Collins, signed 15-year veteran center Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract on Thursday. Dampier, 36, bolsters the team's roster for a tough stretch that begins with a game against Dwight Howard and the Magic on Friday night.

The Atlanta Hawks, short-handed at center following injuries to Al Horford and Jason Collins, have signed 15-year veteran center Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract.

Vivlamore filling in for Cunningham. Here is your report from this morning’s shootaround in preparation for tonight’s game against the Suns. The key to snapping a two-game losing streak is the Hawks’ defensive energy, according to coach Larry Drew. As the Hawks host the Suns tonight, Drew emphasized defense to his team during the morning shootaround and with the media...

By MATT BEARDMORE STATS Writer The Atlanta Hawks are struggling to find production down low with two of their centers sidelined due to injury. The Phoenix Suns may have found someone to help Marcin Gortat in the paint. Atlanta looks to avoid a season-high third straight defeat Monday night when the visiting Suns go for a fourth consecutive victory in this series. With two-time...

The Atlanta Hawks are struggling to find production down low with two of their centers sidelined due to injury. The Phoenix Suns may have found someone to help Marcin Gortat in the paint. Atlanta looks to avoid a season-high third straight defeat Monday night when the visiting Suns go for a fourth consecutive victory in this series. With two-time All-Star Al Horford gone for at...

ATLANTA (AP) -- Rookie Nikola Vucevic set a career high with 15 points to lead six Philadelphia scorers in double figures and the Sixers dodged back-to-back losses once again by beating the Atlanta Hawks 98-87 on Saturday night. Jeff Teague had 21 points to lead Atlanta. The Sixers led by 20 in the third period and kept the lead in double figures until the Hawks staged a final...

It was supposed to be a nice welcome home from the stress of a chaotic road trip, but Atlanta might prefer the road. After sleepwalking through an embarrassing loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday, Atlanta drops a 98-85 game to Philly tonight. They’ll be 0-2 on their new homestand. I want talk too much about the game, except that Jeff Teague led the Hawks in scoring with 21, and...

The Hawks said Jason Collins will miss at least two weeks with what they said is a sprained left elbow. Elton Brand (thumb) is out for the Sixers. Spencer Hawes (Achilles) will play. Collins is glad his injury wasn’t worse: “I didn’t break it, didn’t dislocate it. We will look at it in two weeks and be re-evaluated.” There are different degrees of...

Jason Collins suffered a sprained left elbow during Thursday's game against Memphis.

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks say reserve center Jason Collins will miss the next two weeks with a sprained left elbow.

The Atlanta Hawks say reserve center Jason Collins will miss the next two weeks with a sprained left elbow.

The Atlanta Hawks say reserve center Jason Collins will miss the next two weeks with a sprained left elbow.

Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collins will miss a minimum of two weeks with a sprained left elbow, the team announced Saturday.

Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collins is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks with a sprained left elbow. Collins was injured while diving for a loose ball in Thursday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Although he is averaging only 1.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, Collins provided depth at a position where the Hawks are lacking. Center Al Horford could be lost...

Though the Atlanta Hawks have been very good at home, they must play much better than in their latest contest at Philips Arena if they want to end their slump against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hawks look to bounce back from their worst home performance of the season as they try to avoid a fourth consecutive loss to the 76ers on Saturday night. After winning three in a row to...

At the start of the season, the Atlanta Hawks boasted decent depth at the center position. Start with All-Star Al Horford. Next in line was Zaza Pachulia, who could provide some scoring, toughness and rebounding off the bench. Third on the depth chart was 7-footer Jason Collins, whose defense on Orlandos Dwight Howard proved instrumental in the Hawks playoff victory over their Southeast...

Hawks center Jason Collins had an MRI on his sprained left elbow Friday. While the team waits for the results, coach Larry Drew ruled Collins out for Saturday’s home game against the 76ers. It also appears that one possibility for big man help – free agent Kenyon Martin – won’t be joining the Hawks. “He won’t be ready tomorrow, that’s for sure,&...

Hours before Atlanta's game against Memphis, Yahoo! Sports reported that free agent Kenyon Martin was visiting with the Hawks. The veteran big man last seen stateside scowling and prowling the paint for the Denver Nuggets before a short stint in China during the NBA lockout is said to be intrigued with the significant role he could play with the Hawks. The Hawks could always...

Hours before Atlanta's game against Memphis, Yahoo! Sports reported that free agent Kenyon Martin was visiting with the Hawks. The veteran big man last seen stateside scowling and prowling the paint for the Denver Nuggets before a short stint in China during the NBA lockout is said to be intrigued with the significant role he could play with the Hawks. The Hawks could always...

Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collins has left Thursday night's game against Memphis after he sprained his left elbow.