Hawks
Turning Skeptics Into Believers
NBA.com released their weekly “Power Rankings” on Monday morning, and the Atlanta Hawks made the biggest jump up the ladder by moving from 10th to fourth. The league goes out of its way to clarify that the rankings featured on their website is courtesy of John Schuhmann, and “are just one man’s opinion.” This... »
Rehab Updates
One Hawk nears the finish line, while another is mapping out his course to recovery. Kirk Hinrich has been rehabilitating his left shoulder after having a surgical procedure performed on it in early November. He was cleared for all non-contact drills after a January 3 check-up in Chicago, and hopes to be back in... »
Back to the Beginning…
On June 28, 1995, Jerry Stackhouse was selected with the third pick of the NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, over 16 years later, Stack returns to the “City of Brotherly Love” as a member of the Atlanta Hawks. Plenty has changed since Jerry first pulled on an NBA jersey. Here are his... »
Is This the Year for Smoove?
Josh Smith: Player Profile | Photo Gallery The early results of the 2012 NBA All-Star Balloting were released by the league earlier today, and Josh Smith was not among the top-10 forwards in votes received. It is the latest example of how fan voting isn’t always accurate. Don’t give up hope yet that this... »
Injuries Pile Up
The Hawks’ injury reported is suddenly crowded. - Marvin Williams (ankle) did not travel with the team for their two-game trip - Tracy McGrady (back spasms) did not dress for the game at Indiana - Al Horford (sprained shoulder) left Wednesday’s game and will be re-evaluated on Thursday in Atlanta The good news… None... »
Blowout Win Boosts Morale, Energy
From the start of training camp the Hawks have appeared to have solid chemistry in the locker room and on the court. Unlike a lot of teams around the league, the Hawks nucleus remained intact from a season ago, providing a stable atmosphere to start a season that promises to provide a roller coaster... »
A Great Win Caps a Tough Week
The Hawks erupted for 63 first-half points and then coasted to a 109-94 win over the Chicago Bulls at the Highlight Factory on Saturday night. Atlanta’s offensive outburst came against the team that entered the night leading the league by holding opponents to just 86.1 points per contest. The win improved the Hawks record... »
Update: T-Mac is a (relatively) Healthy Scratch
NBA fans should get used to seeing it more and more often this season… veteran players are starting to show up on the inactive list even if they are (relatively) healthy. The first Hawks’ example showed up tonight when it was announced that Tracy McGrady would be in street clothes for Atlanta’s game in... »
Don’t Take Let Up
With word filtering down that both Dwyane Wade and LeBron James will be out for tonight’s game at the Highlight Factory, it is easy to jump to the conclusion that the Hawks should run away with it as long as they don’t lay an egg. Well, you can bet Coach Drew is not thinking... »
Hawks Cool Off Heat with ’3-Mac’
Atlanta 100 – Miami 92 AP Recap – Box Score – Photo Gallery - Highlights The Hawks handed the Heat their first loss of the 2011-12 season and improved their own record to 4-1 by posting a 100-92 win in Miami on Monday night. Tracy McGrady, now in his 15th season in the NBA,... »