The trip the the NBA Finals last season wasn’t a fluke. The Orlando Magic finished an undefeated preseason by beating the Atlanta Hawks by a final score of 123-86. The Magic won all eight of their exhibition contests.
Against the Hawks, Vince Carter led the way with 26 points in 27 minutes. He was 9-for-10 from the field, 5-for-5 on three-pointers and 3-for-4 at the line. Dwight Howard had 25 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. Ryan Anderson chipped in with 18 points, while Brandon Bass had 14.
The Hawks didn’t exactly end their preseason play in style. Jamal Crawford came off …read more

Jason Collins, the veteran backup center, has agreed to a contract to join the Atlanta Hawks. Although terms of the contract weren’t immediately released, it is expected that Collins signed for the league minimum.
Earlier in the offseason, the Hawks signed Joe Smith to add more size to their team. Collins is further insurance at the bigman positions.
After playing with the New Jersey Nets for the first six and a half years of his career, Collins has split the last one nd a half years with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last season with the T’Wolves, the 7-footer out …read more

The Atlanta Hawks desperately wanted a veteran bigman who could help take the young Hawks to the next level. Recently, Atlanta was able to land one of their top targets — former number one overall draft pick Joe Smith. The Hawks will be Smith’s tenth team in the NBA.
According to numerous reports, Smith’s final two options were the Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. To end last season, Smith was on the Cavs. With the Hawks, he’ll get a chance to play a larger role on a team that is definitely one of the most up-and-coming squads in the Eastern Conference.
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To add even more explosive scoring to their team, the Atlanta Hawks have traded for Jamal Crawford. In return, the Golden State Warriors received Speedy Claxton and Acie Law.
The 29-year-old Crawford split last year with the Warriors and the New York Knicks. With the Warriors, he averaged 19.7 points, 4.4 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game. With the Knicks, he averaged 19.6 points, 4.4 assists and 1.6 rebounds.
Right now, it’s difficult to think where Crawford fits in with the Hawks. One scenario could be that Crawford could start at point guard and Atlanta could then let Mike Bibby walk in …read more

Josh Smith, the uber athletic forward for the Atlanta Hawks, could potentially get traded this NBA offseason — according to a number of rumblings around the internet. A fan favorite in Atlanta, a Smith trade would undoubtedly anger a majority of Hawks fans.
Why would the Hawks trade Josh Smith? The biggest reason is money. The Hawks could face a luxury tax threshold pinch this summer and trading Smith’s lucrative contract could open up room. Additionally, Smith has had his differences with the coaching staff and has long be regarded as a potential locker room problem.
This past season, Smith averaged 15.6 …read more

Welcome, Atlanta, to the second round. Not that long the Hawks were a joke of a team. Now? They have moved on to the second round of the 2009 NBA playoffs after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 7 by a final score of 91-78.
Leading the way for the Hawks was All-Star guard Joe Johnson. In 44 minutes, Johnson had 27 points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists. He hit 10-of-19 shots from the floor and 6-of-8 three-pointers. He got help from Josh Smith’s 21 points and nine rebounds, Mike Bibby’s 11 points and six assists and the 15 …read more

Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in the first round series. Wade played 39 minutes and scored 41 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished off two assists. The Heat’s superstar, who led the NBA in scoring this season, is now averaging 28.8 points per game in the playoffs.
The Heat led 32-18 after the end of the first quarter and the Hawks struggled to mount any sort of comeback. The second half was dominated by Miami and they were able to post a resounding 98-72 win.
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In San Antonio, Tony Parker oftentimes gets overlooked by superstar teammates Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. However, as of late, Parker has undoubtedly been the best player on the Spurs.
On Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, Parker once again proved that point. In 39 minutes, Parker had 42 points and ten assists while making 18 of his 25 shot attempts from the field and all six of his free throws.
With the score tied going into the final period, Parker took over. Using his blinding speed and midrange jumper, the native of France picked apart the Hawks possession after possession. When …read more

There are issues within the Atlanta Hawks organization. A lot of finger pointing is going on. Now – one of the more recognizable players on their roster is leaving… for Greece? That’s right! Josh Childress has had enough. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that Childress has come to terms with Olympiakos of Greece.
It’s hard to believe that a player playing in the most competitive league on the planet decides to leave for another league in another country.
If I were management with the Hawks – I would hate to answer to my fan base today!