Hawks GM: Eighth Seed is Not Our Goal

Even though he is frustrated by injuries, (Hawks general manager Danny) Ferry is pleased with the makeup of the roster and the overall direction of the Hawks under first-year coach Mike Budenholzer. “We’re not focused on trying to be the eighth seed in the playoffs because that’s not our goal. We’re trying to build something […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: Future Looks Bright in Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings are headed in the right direction and Mike Malone believes some key pieces are in place … A former “bust” finds a new NBA identity

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Korver Out with Back Spasms; No Timetable

The Hawks played their third straight game without G Kyle Korver, who is hampered by back spasms. (Hawks Coach Mike) Budenholzer said there’s no timetable for Korver’s return. via CBSSports

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Hawks Approved to Add Additional Investors

The NBA has approved the addition of five minor investors to the Hawks ownership group. The official approval came last week. The team did not announce the addition of the investors or their identities. The five new investors have been described as being adept in the digital content and social media fields and will offer […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Al Horford Not Likely to Return for Playoffs

The Hawks center (Al Horford) spoke publicly for the first time Thursday following his season-ending surgery to repair a torn right pectoral muscle in December. Horford returned from his first torn pectoral muscle in time for the playoffs. That is unlikely this season. He said this injury was more severe. via Chris Vivlamore of the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Zaza Pachulia: I Wanted to Stay in Atlanta

(Zaza) Pachulia on leaving Atlanta: “I’m not going to lie. I wanted to stay here but I went to the team who wanted me the most.” #ATLHawks via Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Who Are The Keepers: Atlanta Hawks

Nate Duncan breaks down the Atlanta Hawks roster and looks at who will be part of the next contender in the ATL.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Gearing Up For Playoff Stretch – East

The Eastern Conference may not be as talented as the Western Conference, from top to bottom, but the playoff race will be fun to watch unfold.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Josh Smith: Not Worried About Hawks

Josh Smith swears the head-up competition for the last playoff spot in the East between the Detroit Pistons and his former team, the Atlanta Hawks, doesn’t make it more personal. Smith said extending his streak of six playoff seasons, all with the Hawks, is personal enough. “I just want to make the playoffs.  I’m not paying […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021