Hawks want Horford extension (Yahoo! Sports)

National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - Atlanta Hawks News - September 3 08:57 AM EDT

Al Horford averaged 14.2 points per game last season for the Atlanta Hawks (along with 9.9 rebounds, 1.1 blocks,...... Read More »

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Hawks add C Etan Thomas to frontcourt (AP)

National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - Atlanta Hawks News - September 2 05:42 PM EDT

The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. The 6-foot-10 Thomas spent most of his career with the Washington Wizards but finished last season with Oklahoma City. He's averaged 5.8 point and 4.8 rebounds per game over his eight-year career, which includes 74 starts.... Read More »

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Atlanta Hawks: Al Horford: ‘I am going to war with who I’ve got’

Blogs Source:Atlanta Hawks - September 2 02:48 PM EDT

Horford and Hawks hoping they have enough guys who can do this. (AP Photo) When Al Horford said earlier this summer that the Hawks needed to add an “impact center” to be a serious contender in the Eastern Conference, I’m going to guess he wasn’t talking about Jason Collins (who had no impact with the Hawks last season) or Etan Thomas (whose impact lately has been blunted by injuries). Yet as training camp approaches that’s what the Hawks have behind Horford and Zaza... Read More »

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Atlanta Hawks: Summer reading: Al, Jamal, Etan and Pape

Blogs Source:Atlanta Hawks - August 31 03:34 PM EDT

It's still looking like No. 15 comes before No. 11. It still doesn’t look like the Hawks are going to offer Jamal Crawford the kind of long-term contract extension he’s looking for, and it still looks like an extension for Al Horford will be GM Rick Sund’s priority when he returns from vacation. The Hawks can offer Horford an extension that starts in 2011-12 and is worth up to $82 million over five years. The deadline for a deal is Oct. 31. The incentive for the Hawks to offer ... Read More »

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Josh Powell Camp Features ATL Legends

Blogs Source:Hawks BasketBlog - August 30 04:19 PM EDT

Josh Powell recently held his annual basketball camp in Raleigh, NC. As in years past, Josh was able to bring in another Atlanta High School legend, Dwight Howard, to lend a hand. Check out the video below from ONE Entertainment. Make sure you watch through to the end and check out some of Powell’s highlights [...]... Read More »

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Jonesboro siblings gave it all to reach 
the NFL and NBA

Local News Source:Atlanta Hawks news - August 28 01:02 PM EDT

Right about now is the point in the Brothers Douglas Fairy Tale when the happily ever after should begin.... Read More »

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Jamal Crawford wants trade if Hawks balk at contract extension

Local News Source:Atlanta Hawks news - August 27 10:22 PM EDT

Jamal Crawford has told the Hawks he wants to be traded before the 2010-11 season if the team doesn’t offer a contract extension to his liking, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.... Read More »

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Same-look Hawks seek to grow their core

Local News Source:Atlanta Hawks news - August 23 05:59 PM EDT

With training camp set to open in about five weeks, the Hawks are in the peculiar position of having committed to the richest contract in the NBA while still facing the perception they didn't significantly improve their roster.... Read More »

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