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‘Yellowstone’ Star Forrie J. Smith ‘Kicked Off Plane’ For ‘Refusing to Sit Next to Masked Passenger’

Forrie J. Smith, who plays Lloyd Pierce on Paramount Network’s neo-western drama Yellowstone, claims he was “kicked off a plane” because he refused to sit next to a passenger wearing a mask.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / December 5, 2022

Report: Trae Young skipped game after argument with coach

According to a report from The Athletic, Young got treatment on his shoulder instead of going through the Hawks' shootaround. Because he didn't practice, Hawks coach Nate McMillan said Young would have to come off the bench that night or stay home entirely. Young decided to skip the game.

Trae Young downplays argument with coach

Trae Young responds to reports of tension with Hawks coach

Hawks' Trae Young sat out Friday's game after tense exchange with HC Nate McMillan

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2021

Jason Kidd, Lloyd Pierce to be among Celtics' HC candidates?

Report: Jason Kidd, Lloyd Pierce expected to be among Celtics' head-coaching candidates

The Boston Celtics are already undergoing massive changes just one day after being eliminated from the playoffs with a 123-109 Game 5 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

Brad Stevens to take over for Danny Ainge, lead search for new head coach

The 25 highest-paid NBA players

The '2018-19 NBA single game scoring leaders by franchise' quiz

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2021

'Player support' for Hawks' Pierce 'dwindling at the end'

'Player support' for former Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce reportedly 'was dwindling at the end'

Without the support of his players, especially Young, Pierce simply did not have the coaching résumé to justify staying on as Atlanta's head coach.

Pierce fired as coach of Hawks

Pierce had lost Trae Young’s support?

Hawks player says he found out about Pierce firing over Twitter

Gregg Popovich criticizes Hawks for firing coach Pierce

Nate McMillan to take Hawks HC job on interim basis

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2021

Gregg Popovich criticizes Hawks for firing coach Lloyd Pierce

Popovich chose Pierce as an assistant for the USA Basketball team in 2019, joining Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Villanova head coach Jay Wright on the staff.

Hawks player says he found out about Lloyd Pierce firing over Twitter

Nate McMillan to take Hawks HC job on interim basis

Hawks fire head coach Lloyd Pierce

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Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2021

Hawks fire Lloyd Pierce as head coach

The Hawks hope assistant Nate McMillan will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

Nate McMillan to take Hawks HC job on interim basis

Hawks player says he found out about Pierce firing over Twitter

The Hawks need to decide what kind of team they want to be

Is Hawks prez Travis Schlenk fighting a battle he's already lost?

Rick Carlisle, Gregg Popovich among coaches to react to firing

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / February 16, 2021

Hawks HC Lloyd Pierce to miss two games for birth of child

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce to miss two games for birth of child

The Hawks play at the Boston Celtics on Wednesday and Friday and then return home to host the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Pierce added he could coach against Denver.

Trae Young: Hawks 'not prepared' for what opponents are throwing at us

Report: Hawks seeking high first-round pick in exchange for John Collins

The 'Atlanta Hawks All-Stars' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2020

NBA to host non-playoff teams at Chicago 'bubble' site?

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves would be the eight invited clubs.

NBA working with NBPA on activities plan for eight non-bubble teams

Teams excluded from Orlando want to play televised games at second site

Teams left out of NBA resumption can't begin offseason trades yet

Here is why the Knicks missed conference call about Chicago bubble

Five NBA teams in need of a complete rebuild this fall

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2020

Hawks' Lloyd Pierce campaigns for 30-team NBA restart

Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce wants to see his team return to action in Orlando, positing that even 'meaningless' games have value for his young squad.

Trae Young speaks at protest in Oklahoma

Cam Reddish says he struggled to adjust to length of NBA season

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The 'Atlanta Hawks All-Stars' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2020

Trae Young-Lloyd Pierce relationship reaching boiling point?

Is Trae Young's relationship with coach Lloyd Pierce reaching a boiling point?

According to one report, a source confirmed that Young's relationship with Pierce is shaky. This situation could eventually lead to a change in Atlanta.

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