ATLANTA HAWKS NEWS
Durant, Horford Headline T-Mobile All-Rookie Team
Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics and Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks headline a talented group of rookies named to the 2007-08 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Team, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Atlanta's Marvin Williams Suspended One Game
Marvin Williams of the Atlanta Hawks has been suspended one game without pay for committing a Flagrant Foul, Penalty Two for knocking Boston's Rajon Rondo to the floor, it was announced today by Stu Jackson. - Read More...
Hawks GM Knight to step down in July
Atlanta Hawks general manager Billy Knight is stepping down. The announcement comes after the Hawks ended a nine-year playoff drought and forced the Boston Celtics to a Game 7 in a first round playoff series that ended Sunday. He said Wednesday he is resigning from the organization effective July 1. The 55-year-old Knight spent six years with the organization. His best season came this year, as the Hawks had a 37-45 regular season record and broke a nine-year playoff drought.
Hawks GM Knight to resign after 6 years with team
Atlanta Hawks general manager Billy Knight is stepping down. - Read More...
Celtics shouldn't feel good after being taken to limit
Sure, KG and the Celtics avoided an early exit. But Jeff Goodman says they celebrated too much after the Hawks took them to the limit.
Celtics put Game 7 rout on ice, close out Hawks
The Boston Celtics were restless headed into Sunday's Game 7 against the upstart Atlanta Hawks. Forward Kevin Garnett said he ...
LIVE: Celtics try to avoid embarrassing loss
If Red Auerbach was still around, he'd be puffing away by now. The Celtics are running away with Game 7 (LIVE) vs. the Hawks.
Williams Isn't Sure if He Can Play in Game 7
Hawks forward Marvin Williams isn't sure he'll be able to play Sunday in Game 7 of Atlanta's first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics after spraining his left knee. - Read More...
Williams Not Sure if He Can Play in Game 7
Hawks forward Marvin Williams isn't sure he'll be able to play Sunday in Game 7 of Atlanta's first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics after spraining his left knee. - Read More...
Hawks' Williams uncertain for Game 7 vs. Celtics
Hawks forward Marvin Williams isn't sure he'll be able to play against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Seven reasons Celtics are facing a Game 7
Amazingly, the Hawks won again, forcing a Game 7 on Sunday. Mike Kahn gives seven reasons why the Celtics are in this predicament.
Hawks upset Celtics in Game 6
While LeBron's moving on, the NBA's best regular-season team is in danger. The Celtics lost to the Hawks, forcing a Game 7.
Celtics get back to business in Boston
With a Game 5 rout in Boston, the Celtics regained their series lead — and their 'tude. Jeff Goodman says they'll finish off the Hawks.
LIVE: Celtics facing Hawks in Game 5
The Hawks were soaring after two wins in Atlanta, but the Celtics are regaining command in Boston. Follow Game 5 LIVE here.
No one disciplined after C's-Hawks Game 4 run-in
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks escaped discipline for a Game 4 skirmish in which Kevin Garnett pushed off a referee while players on both benches stepped onto the court. - Read More...
Hawks surprise Celtics again to even series
Joe Johnson scored 35 points including 20 in the fourth quarter and the surprising Atlanta Hawks overcame two double-digit deficits ...
Celtics Determined After Film Session
In the BOSTON GLOBE, Marc J. Spears writes "the Celtics spent about 90 minutes yesterday watching a film they knew had a bad ending. Practice yesterday at Morehouse College was canceled, and the team had possibly its longest film session of the season at its hotel instead. The detailed viewing came on the heels of Boston's 102-93 Game 3 loss to the Hawks Saturday at Philips Arena. The Celtics, the Eastern Conference's top seed, hold a 2-1 lead over eighth seed Atlanta in the best-of-seven first-round series, with Game 4 here tonight.? - Read More...
Soaring Smith helps Hawks corral Celtics in Game 3
High-flying Josh Smith scored 27 points and the Atlanta Hawks breathed life into their long-shot playoff hopes, beating the Celtics ...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 23
Go Around the Association for a recap of Wednesday's action, which included the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Hawks and a 49-point performance from Kobe Byrant in his Lakers' victory. - Read More...
Hawks' Johnson Recalls Rookie Year With Celtics
"Joe Johnson's time in a Boston uniform was so brief ? 49 games during his rookie season ? that he barely remembers the particulars," writes Sekou Smith of the ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION. "I don't remember where I lived or really anything else about it," said Johnson, the 10th pick in the 2001 NBA draft. "It was a blur. It went so fast I don't remember a lot, other than them giving me a chance to play in the league. Other than that, it was a short stint." If Johnson and his Hawks teammates aren't careful, their time in the playoffs will suffer the same fate. - Read More...
Celtics-Hawks face off in Eastern playoffs
KG and the Celtics' Big Three are the last to taste the postseason as they host the Hawks in Boston for Game 1 (LIVE).
Kansas stars Rush, Arthur declare for NBA draft
Kansas stars Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur declared themselves eligible for the NBA draft Thursday, less than two weeks after leading the Jayhawks to their second national title in 20 years. - Read More...
Evans Scores 27 to Lead Magic Past Hawks
Maurice Evans scored a career-high 27 points and six of his Orlando teammates also scored in double figures, leading the Magic to a 121-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Magic get Mo-mentum
Orlando prepares for the playoffs with a 121-105 win over the Hawks. Magic guard Mo Evans scores a career-high 27 points and spoke to FSN after the game.
Hawks end NBA's longest playoff drought
For the first time since 1999, the Atlanta Hawks are headed to the NBA playoffs. The Hawks clinched the eighth spot in the Eastern ...
NBA suspends Hawks' Williams for flagrant foul
Atlanta forward Marvin Williams was suspended one game without pay for committing a flagrant foul, penalty two in the Hawks' Game 7 playoff loss in Boston. - Read More...
Hawks GM Knight to step down in July
Billy Knight will resign as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks in July, despite leading the team to its first playoff appearance ...
Knight Resigns as Hawks Executive VP and General Manager
The Atlanta Hawks announced today that Executive Vice-President and General Manager Billy Knight has submitted his resignation, effective July 1st, after six seasons with the club. - Read More...
Wojciechowski: Rest easy, Celtics ... for now
KG couldn't sleep, then put the Hawks into the deep freeze. The reward? An even tougher battle with the LeBrons. - Read More...
Celtics Put Away Hawks to Advance to Second Round
The Boston Celtics turned back the pesky Atlanta Hawks with a 99-65 victory Sunday in Game 7 of their playoff series, earning a second-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. - Read More...
Have a cigar: Celtics run away with Game 7
Technically speaking, the Celtics could have lit one up in the third quarter after routing the Hawks in an anticlimactic Game 7.
The Sunday Click -- Look Who's Still Playing
If you were told two weeks ago that one First Round series would go to seven games, it would probably take you eight guesses before you got the right one. But the Hawks are still alive, and the Celtics need more from Kevin Garnett in order to move on. A look at that series, as well as one at the Lakers and Jazz and epitaphs for some of the teams that have been eliminated, is in this week's Sunday Click. - Read More...
Celtics Glad to Play Game 7 vs. Hawks at Home
The Boston Celtics played hard all season for home-court advantage in the playoffs. They just didn't expect to need it this soon. The Celtics are back in Boston and hoping to finish off the pesky Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in Game 7. - Read More...
Hawks' Williams isn't sure he'll play in Game 7
Hawks forward Marvin Williams isn't sure he'll be able to play against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. Williams sprained his left knee in the Hawks' win Friday night, leading the team with 18 points. He took part in a walkthrough Saturday at Philips Arena before the team departed for Boston, but his knee was heavily taped and had ice on it. He said the trainers listed him as doubtful for Sunday's game. Coach Mike Woodson was more hopeful.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 2
Go Around the Association for a recap of Friday's action, which included the Hawks staying alive with a thrilling win over the Celtics in Game 6. - Read More...
Hawks Beat Celts Again in Atlanta, Force Game 7
The Hawks forced an improbable Game 7 with the Boston Celtics as Joe Johnson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining and Atlanta held on for a 103-100 victory Friday night. - Read More...
Hawks hold on at home to force Game 7 with Celtics
Joe Johnson shook off a poor night to hit a crucial three-pointer with 1:07 remaining and the Atlanta Hawks forced an improbable ...
Celtics beat Hawks, take 3-2 lead
The Hawks were soaring after a couple wins in Atlanta, but KG and the Celtics regained control of the series with a Game 5 rout.
Celtics, Hawks escape discipline for skirmish
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks escaped discipline for a Game 4 skirmish in which Kevin Garnett pushed off a referee while players on both benches stepped onto the court. NBA spokesman Tim Frank said Tuesday there would be no fines or suspensions. Four technical fouls resulted in a game Atlanta won 97-92 to tie the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.
Johnson showing star qualities for surprising Hawks
The Hawks have evened their series with the top-seeded Celtics. In the process, Joe Johnson has emerged, Mike Kahn says.
Hawks knot series with Celtics
The Hawks aren't rolling over against the top-seeded Celtics. Atlanta won its second straight game Monday to even the series at 2-2.
High-Flying Smith Leads Hawks Over Celtics
The Atlanta Hawks finally showed they can beat the Boston Celtics. - Read More...
Celts' Pierce OK for Game 3 after hard hit
Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce is ready for Game 3 of the playoffs series against Atlanta, despite being body-slammed to the floor in their last win. Pierce had no problems in practice Friday before the Celtics headed to Atlanta for Saturday's game. Coach Doc River says the training staff placed no restrictions on Pierce, who the team says injured his back before returning later in the first half of Wednesday's 96-77 victory over the Hawks.
Chalmers won't sign with agent, but will test draft
Kansas guard Mario Chalmers has declared for the NBA draft, but is leaving open the possibility of returning to the national champion Jayhawks by not signing with an agent. - Read More...
Allen Leads Boston as Celts' Defense Preys on Hawks
Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett sparked the Celtics to a 104-81 win Sunday night in their playoff opener against the Hawks. - Read More...
Garnett misses 2nd practice prior to playoffs
The Boston Celtics weren't concerned when Kevin Garnett missed his second straight practice for family reasons on Friday. They know he'll suit up when it counts, in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. "Even though he's away, he's tuned in to what we're doing," Paul Pierce said. "We're not worried because we know he'll be fine when he gets back.
Heat Go Out with Win over Hawks
Jason Williams scored 17 points, Mark Blount and Daequan Cook each added 16 and the Heat ended their season with a 113-99 victory over the playoff-bound Atlanta Hawks. - Read More...
Bald Ambition: Hawks Coach to Shave Head for Long-Awaited Playoffs
Before the Hawks take the court for their first playoff appearance since 1999, coach Mike Woodson plans to shave his head. - Read More...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 14
Go Around the Association for a recap of Monday night's action, during which both the Nuggets and Hawks clinched playoff berths without playing. - Read More...
Cassell Scores 15 of His 20 in Fourth Quarter as Celtics Clip Hawks' Wings
Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics beat the Hawks 99-89 victory on Saturday night. - Read More...