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The Clippers Ruined Restricted Free Agency for Everybody :(
July 22, 2008 by
Upside and Motor
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The Clippers started rocking the boat on Tuesday by trading for Marcus Camby but what began as ripples on the west coast grew into tidal waves on the east. The Clippers may have changed the futures of a handful of players and franchises by snatching up Camby for a second round pick...
Fantasy Basketball Year in Review
April 13, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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On the day in which most fantasy basketball leagues are set to crown a champion, FIO and TalkHoops.net writer Zach Harper brings you the '07-'08 Fantasy Basketball Year in Review. Find out some of the big happenings from this past season, as well as some "fantasy award...
Hawks Keep Marvin Williams
by Tom ZillerFiled under: Hawks, NBA TransactionsThe Hawks played hardball this summer with restricted free agent Marvin Williams, just as the Hawks do with most restricted free agents. Last year, Atlanta GM Rick Sund allowed Josh Smith to hang in the RFA win, only bringing the electric...
Celtics Host Hawks in Friday Night Fray
18 days ago by
Celtics Stuff Live
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by John Amis - AP
The Hawks soar into Boston tonight on a two-game winning streak. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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Boston Celtics (8-1) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6-2)
Friday, November 13, 2009
8:00pm...
The Adidas NBA Team: The Run Video
October 08, 2008 by
Sports Crackle Pop
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Here is video of the NBA players sponsored by Adidas getting together for a pick up game of basketball. Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady and others played at UCLA over the summer. I wonder how this team would fare against the Nike NBA players. Adidas might have...
What would it take to make the Hawks a title contender?
April 29, 2008 by
Scores Report
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As I watched the young Atlanta Hawks win two home games against the far more experienced Celtics, I wondered – what would it take to turn Atlanta into a serious contender?
My first thought would be to build a time machine and go back to the '05 draft and take Chris Paul...
Random Thoughts and Game 2 Preview
April 23, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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Here are today's thoughts and a preview. You can visit the site for video of Perk's comments as well as KG's press conference.
Since I am not in the Boston area, CSN broadcasts are blacked out here and I am at the mercy of ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV to watch the games. One...
Season-Long Theme: Marvin Williams' Role
Previously: Rebounding, Josh Smith's Shot Selection, Three-Point Shooting, Jeff Teague's Playing Time, Backcourt DefenseCommenter Toq12 asked that I look at "the productivity of the Hawks offense when Crawford is playing in place of Marvin Williams." Anyway interested...
Top 25 Foul Kings in the NBA....
August 09, 2008 by
BookerT's Blog
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So heres a list of the Foul Kings and Its not based on How these players arent in a defensive stance what not when they play D, or in this case Dont....Ive done it based on "MOST FOULS" last year via NBA.com and ill skip some guys just to put some Stars out in the Spotlight...
The Other Mini-Camp
The Hawks' mini-camp should begin this afternoon. The USA Basketball mini-camp begins Thursday in Las Vegas and, as was announced long ago, Josh Smith will be taking part in the latter alongside 22 other young professionals. The camp culminates on the Saturday the 25th with an...
Will The Knicks' Current Losing Streak Ever End?
February 08, 2008 by
MVN
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The Knicks are in the middle of another long losing streak, what a shocker I know. It is their 3rd losing streak that has lasted over 5 games this season (one was 8, the second one was 5 and this current one is at 7). The problem with this team is that they just do not know how to...
Hawks 105 Rockets 103
BoxscoreHighlightsTeam Poss Off Eff eFG% FT Rate OR% TO% HOU 88.2 1.168 46.2 19.6 45.5 14.7 ATL 88.2 1.191 51.1 24.4 40.5 17.0It's something of a cruel irony that the Rockets lost on a put-back bucket. Typically I abhor the phrase "hustle points" as it dismisses the...
I Still Don't Have a Good Feeling About This
Sekou Smith reports that Rick Sund is scheduled to discuss a contract extension with Joe Johnson's representatives: Multiple sources have confirmed that Hawks general manager Rick Sund is on an extended trip to the left coast, and part of his itinerary includes time in Los Angeles...
Game Notes: Hawks at Kings
26 days ago by
SLAM Online
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by Sean Ceglinsky
Southern California, there’s no place like it. But once in a while, it’s nice to get away.
That said, earlier this week, I jumped at the chance to take a road trip up North. My goal was to sneak out of town and take care of some basketball related business elsewhere...
2008 NBA Free Agency Primer
June 30, 2008 by
Scores Report
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The NBA free agency period starts on Tuesday, and we know who will be available this summer. Gilbert Arenas, Baron Davis, Elton Brand and Corey Maggette have opted out of the final years of their respective contracts and have become free agents. Shawn Marion, Allen Iverson, Ron Artest...
Week 7 Hardwood Player Watch/Recap
December 12, 2007 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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Bringing you the best (and the worst) from the week that was in fantasy basketball, FIO staff writer Jorge Menocal recaps the NBA's top performers and sketchy busts. Included in this weekly fantasy article are: Red Hot Ballers, Consistent Top Performers, and Beware of the Busts...
Atlanta Hawks 'Team' Moves to 3-0
November 06, 2008 by
Blue Workhorse
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With an impressive 87-79 win over the New Orleans Hornets, one of the frontrunners for the Western Conference crown, the Atlanta Hawks have opened the season undefeated in their first three games for the first time since 1997.
It was also eleven years ago that the Hawks got their...
Boston Take 2-0 Lead Over Flailing Hawks
April 23, 2008 by
BostonSportZ.com
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"I Love That Little Man"
I shouted that in the first quarter when Rajon Rondo came up with a huge defensive rebound over Pachulia and Josh Smith, ripping the ball away, mid-air from the much larger Hawks. I shouted it again on the next play as KG found Rondo loitering...
Hawks 105 Heat 90
BoxscoreTeam Poss Off Eff eFG% FT Rate OR% TO% MIA 89.4 1.01 50.0 13.9 24.3 16.8 ATL 89.4 1.17 47.2 23.6 31.2 8.9The Hawks know how to defend Dwyane Wade. The sagging, switching defense combined with a lack of attention paid to the other four (largely immobile) players, and Dwyane...
Hawks 97 Trailblazers 91
BoxscoreGameflowHighlightsTeam Poss Off Eff eFG% FT Rate OR% TO% ATL 87.7 1.106 49.4 22.5 29.7 13.7 POR 87.7 1.038 45.9 15.3 22.2 11.4Just as in Los Angeles on Sunday, the first quarter last night was an aberration. This time, though, a productive plan of attack formed rather than...
Why Hawks Will Ruin Celtics Title Hopes
April 27, 2008 by
Blue Workhorse
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The lowly eighth-seeded below .500 Atlanta Hawks could be the team that ultimately leads to the demise of the all-powerful Celtics. How is that? How could a 37-45 squad bring down the dominant 66-16 team that beat them in five consecutive contests prior to Game 3 of the first round?
Fantasy Midpoint: The Top 20 Small Forwards
January 28, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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In the final installment of this series, FIO and TalkHoops.net writer Zach Harper takes a look at the current Top 20 Small Forwards in fantasy basketball. Included are breakdowns of the Top 10 other notables listed. Find out why each player has been valuable, what he's lacking...
A Look at Celtics First-Round Opponent
April 19, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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Here is a look at the Celtics first round opponents, the Atlanta Hawks.
Point Guard:
Mike Bibby, 6'2", 190 lbs, 29 years old
13.9 PPG, 6 APG, 1.1 SPG, 14.55 PER
Bibby is a deadly outside shooter with a quick release, skills which make him among the league'...
Top Five Up And Coming Studs of the NBA
October 11, 2008 by
me31blog's Blog
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Hope you all like my top 5. Discuss it up tell me who should be wear or if you think someone should be added or dropped. This is my opinion in what i think will be the future of the league. Now i haven't seen Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley so they can not make it quite yet. Josh...
Talking Off-Season With Drew of Peachtree Hoops
Drew took some time to talk with us about the Hawks. Make sure you check out Peachtree Hoops. It's a great Hawks blog.1. This is from the Basketball Fiend (also see their blog): Who is a bigger free agent priority? Marvin Williams? Or Mike Bibby (written before he re-signed)?Now...
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