Archive for February, 2011

Joe Johnson and Al Horford did not participate in practice on Monday, and Josh Smith was limited. Johnson was given rest at the advice of head athletic trainer Wally Blase. Al was receiving treatment on his sore back and resting his right ankle that has not been 100% since the Hawks win in Miami... »

Al Horford will not be in uniform on Saturday night as the Hawks take on the Wizards in the nation’s capital. Horford will rest a sore back after the nasty fall he had in the closing seconds of last night’s game against the Clippers. (Watch Video) The fall was a result of a flagrant-1... »

With 3.3 seconds remaining and down by a point, Coach Drew looked around the huddle and he called for number 15 to make a clutch play. We’ve seen Jamal, Joe and Smoove all hit dramatic game-winning shots in the past, but this time it was Al Horford’s turn. LD came up with the perfect... »

The Raptors had a little trouble getting out of Indianapolis last two days after losing to the Pacers on Monday night. The snow and ice forced Toronto to check back into their hotel until they were able to take an early charter to Atlanta this morning. The delay did not push back the timing... »

The NBA will announce the reserves for the 2011 All-Star Game tomorrow night during the national broadcast on TNT. None of the Hawks were voted into the game as starters, so they will now count on opposing coaches if they want a free trip to the City of Angels. Real quick, here is a... »

The Hawks have seven games left until the All-Star Break: Wed. vs. Raptors (Record: 13-36, Streak: Lost 12) Fri. vs. Clippers (19-28, Won 2) Sat. @ Wizards (13-34, Lost 5) Feb. 8 vs. Sixers (21-26, Won 1) Feb. 12 vs. Bobcats (20-27, Lost 2) Feb. 14 @ Pistons (17-31, Lost 3) Feb. 16 @... »