Hawks Team Report
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:05:16 PST)
After all the work the Hawks put in to stay afloat after Al Horford's season-ending torn pectoral muscle injury, it could all go up in smoke if they're not careful.
They've suffered two of their worst losses of the season in the past three days, both of them at home and both in frightening fashion for a team that has weathered every storm that has come their way this season.
Thursday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies can be blamed on fatigue, the after-effect of a 4-1 road trip that included three straight wins. But Saturday night's 98-87 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers raised some serious questions about the Hawks' ability to last much longer without some much-needed help in the frontcourt.
"We better find some help somewhere," one Hawks player said after the...
NBA Capsules: Parker sets Spurs assist record
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:43:56 PST)
SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs' franchise record for career assists, leading San Antonio to a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
NBA Capsules
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:13:48 PST)
Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs' franchise record for career assists, leading San Antonio to a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The Thunder (18-5) narrowly averted their worst loss this season, while the convincing win was just the springboard San Antonio needed before spending next three weeks on the road -- where the Spurs have hardly...
Saturday's National Basketball Association Capsules
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:10:46 PST)
Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs' franchise record for career assists, leading San Antonio to a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
Vucevic leads 76ers past Hawks, 98-87
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:35:49 PST)
The Sixers are making the NBA's lockout-induced compressed schedule a vehicle to show off their superior depth and resiliency. Playing without Elton Brand and facing one of the Eastern Conference's top five teams for the second straight night, Philadelphia had double figures from each of its four bench players to overwhelm the Atlanta Hawks 98-87 Saturday night.
Philadelphia 76ers 98, Atlanta Hawks 87
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:45:11 PST)
Philadelphia 76ers swingman Evan Turner insists that he hasn't been in the league long enough to know if it's good or bad having a locker room (mostly) full of young guys unconcerned about facing a daunting stretch of the schedule.
Brand out with sprained right thum
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:25:15 PST)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand's sprained right thumb left him inactive for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Brand injured the thumb Friday, in a loss to Miami, when it got caught in a jersey. Rookie Lavoy Allen was expected to make his first career...
Hawks' Collins out for two weeks
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:20:18 PST)
Jason Collins will be out for two weeks with a sprained left elbow, the Atlanta Hawks announced. Already missing All-Star center Al Horford, the Hawks now lose Collins, who moved up to back-up status as Zaza Pachulia moved into Horford's spot.
Brand to miss 76ers' game against Hawks
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:42:36 PST)
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right thumb.
Hawks C Collins to miss 2 weeks
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:57:25 PST)
The Atlanta Hawks say reserve center Jason Collins will miss the next two weeks with a sprained left elbow. Collins, the primary backup to Zaza Pachulia with All-Star center Al Horford sidelined the next three months, was injured in Thursday's home loss to Memphis. Collins, an 11-year NBA veteran, has started 31 of 81 career games in three seasons with Atlanta.
Clippers beat out field for Martin
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:15:13 PST)
Kenyon Martin will join the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a report. The free-agent forward who bought himself out of his deal with a Chinese Basketball League team in December, will earn the team's mini-mid-level exception of $2.5 million, according to ESPNLA.com.
Our East All-Star reserves, determined by entertainment value
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:40:49 PST)
The starters for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando were announced Thursday night (West here, East here), with the usual group of superstars and even more super superstars. Now, we must decide the reserves for both the East and … Continue reading ?
NBA Capsules: Spurs win third in a row
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:41:27 PST)
SAN ANTONIO - Tim Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third in a row, beating the New Orleans Hornets 93-81 Thursday night.
China fighting decision to let Martin return to NBA
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:11:00 PST)
The Chinese Basketball Association wants the NBA to forbid Kenyon Martin from playing until his team's season ends.
Gay scores 21, Grizzlies blow out Hawks 96-77
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:51:38 PST)
Memphis had not won a game in Atlanta in more than six years. The Grizzlies took care of that skid in a big way. Rudy Gay scored 21 points, four other teammates were in double figures and Memphis blew out the listless Hawks 96-77 Thursday night. "It was outstanding defense from the start," said coach Lionel Hollins, whose team came up with 13 steals.
Report: Kenyon Martin cleared to rejoin NBA
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:35:14 PST)
Report: Kenyon Martin cleared to rejoin NBA FIBA, the governing body of international basketball, gave its letter of clearance to free agent Kenyon Martin, allowing him to return to the NBA immediately, Yahoo.com reported Thursday, citing sources.
Toronto still boos Tracy McGrady for some reason
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:25:25 PST)
In the summer of 2000, after three successful seasons with the Toronto Raptors, free-agent forward Tracy McGrady signed a max-level contract. It was an unfortunate turn of events for the Raptors, but also a reasonable one. While McGrady was considered … Continue reading ?
NBA Capsules: Pierce leads Celtics over Cavs
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:33:34 PST)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Paul Pierce scored 20 points, Ray Allen had 12 in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics avenged a disappointing loss to Cleveland two days earlier by barely holding off the Cavaliers 93-90 on Tuesday night.
Kenyon Martin deciding which contender to join
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:13:00 PST)
The veteran forward is debating among a group of teams that include the Lakers, Clippers and Heat.
Johnson scores 30 as Hawks pummel Raptors
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:52:49 PST)
TORONTO - Joe Johnson was so dominant against the Toronto Raptors, he needed just three quarters to match his season high in scoring.
Joe Johnson scores 30 as Hawks beat Raptors
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:46:58 PST)
Joe Johnson needed just three quarters to have one of his best games of the season. Johnson matched his season high with 30 points, Tracy McGrady scored 15 against his former team and the Hawks recorded their sixth consecutive victory over the Raptors, beating Toronto 100-77 on Tuesday night. "That's the type of player he is," McGrady said of Johnson, who made 13 of his 18 field-goal...
Teague scores 24 to lead Hawks past Hornets 94-72
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:03:38 PST)
Instead of giving his sore left ankle more rest, Jeff Teague decided to play and the point guard turned in one of the best games of his career. Teague tied a career high with 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks won for the fourth time in five games, 94-72 over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. "I didn't really feel too much pain when I got out there," Teague said.
Hawks stun Pistons 107-101 in OT
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:51:53 PST)
Joe Johnson stole the ball near his own basket and brought it up the court a bit gingerly. Something was bothering him, although it wasn't clear what until after the game. "I jammed these two fingers on my left hand," the Atlanta star said. "I couldn't really get my feeling back.
Hawks waive rookie G Sloan after Hinrich return
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:31:37 PST)
The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on little-used rookie guard Donald Sloan. The team announced the move Thursday, one day after guard Kirk Hinrich made his season debut in a loss at San Antonio. Hinrich missed the first 18 games recovering from shoulder surgery. The Hawks decided to keep 37-year-old Jerry Stackhouse instead of Sloan, who averaged 1.2 points while playing in just five games.
Bonner, Blair pace Spurs' 105-83 blowout of Hawks
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:18:51 PST)
Until Manu Ginobili's broken hand heals, the San Antonio Spurs are trying to produce points any way they can. This blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks looked downright polished. Matt Bonner and DeJuan Blair both scored 17 points, Tiago Splitter had 16, and an unlikely cast of role players starred as the Spurs handed the surging Hawks their first lopsided loss of the season, 105-83 on Wednesday...
Lakers top Knicks as NBA's most valuable team
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:22:00 PST)
Blockbuster television deals and a new collective bargaining agreement have lifted the value of the average NBA...
Who Will Win This Year's Most Improved Player Award? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:21:00 PST)
As I see it, there are four players worth discussing for this season's most improved player, and I will list them in order: 1) Kyle Lowry 2) Ty Lawson 3) Ryan Anderson Also, I will in fact give honorable mention to DeAndre Jordan of the Clippers and Pau's brother Marc...
