Hawks Team Report
(Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:30:24 PDT)
The Hawks' endless summer could get a whole lot messier in the coming weeks if Jamal Crawford delivers on his promise not to show up for training camp without a contract extension.
The NBA's reigning Sixth Man Award winner, Crawford has asked the Hawks to either give him a contract extension or trade him to another team so he can pursue his extension elsewhere.
Crawford is entering the final year of a contract that will pay him $10 million this season. He's searching for a four-year extension without taking a pay cut.
That's tough terrain, even for a player of Crawford's caliber, with the Hawks' ownership group tightening the purse strings in the wake of handing out the summer's biggest contract ($120 million to Joe Johnson) and on the verge of forking over another...
Suicide lines: Jeremy Lin-spiration; Granger's step back
(Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:17 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your biscuits and honey.
Hawks want Horford extension
(Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:57:35 PDT)
Al Horford averaged 14.2 points per game last season for the Atlanta Hawks (along with 9.9 rebounds, 1.1 blocks,...
New Hawks coach makes changing offensive identity a priority
(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:17:00 PDT)
One thing virtually every scout around the NBA knew last season was that the Atlanta Hawks were set up to be a fairly deliberate offensive team. They were efficient and they were a pretty good scoring team, ranking 13th in the league in scoring at 101.7 points and 10th in field goal percentage (46.8). But every scout also knew just what the Hawks would do when the going got tough—dump the ball to guard Joe Johnson and clear out space for him in isolation.
Hawks add C Etan Thomas to frontcourt
(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:42:14 PDT)
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.
Jamal Crawford drawing interest from three teams
(Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT)
Three NBA teams have contacted the Atlanta Hawks about the availability of guard Jamal Crawford, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution . According to the report, which does not name the individual teams, all three clubs were turned away by the Hawks. Over the weekend, the Journal Constitution and other outlets reported that Crawford would like to be traded if he does not receive a contract extension. Crawford is in the final year of a deal that will pay him roughly $10 million for the 2010-11 season Hawks GM Rick Sund is currently on vacation, but...
Three teams ask about Hawks' Crawford
(Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:58:42 PDT)
It became clear early this week that Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford and his agent want the team to hand over...
Report: Hawks want to keep Horford off market
(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:48:00 PDT)
The Atlanta Hawks do not want center Al Horford on the open market, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Horford, who averaged 14.2 points and 9.9 rebounds in 2009-10, can become a restricted free agent after the 2010-11 season. The Hawks reportedly want to lock up Horford now because "they know full well he’d be coveted from sea to shining sea." "If any Hawk is apt to receive a contract extension before Halloween, it’s Horfy," Mark Bradley wrote.
Jamal Crawford wants to be traded
(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:00:33 PDT)
Jamal Crawford has one year left on his contract, one that will pay him $10.8 million this season before...
SL: Coach K keeping calm; Jennings 'working on everything'
(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:30:53 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your butcher's skillet.
Hawks' Crawford looking for extension
(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:01:14 PDT)
Guard Jamal Crawford produced 18 points, 2.5 rebounds and three assists per game last season, his first with the...
Ranking the centers, 11 through 1
(Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:48 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Ranking the power forwards, 10 through 1
(Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:50:43 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Ranking the small forwards, 30 through 21
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:05:12 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Ranking the shooting guards, 10 through 1
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:15:40 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Looks like Boykins will be joining Bucks
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:44:07 PDT)
A rumor earlier this week had veteran guard Earl Boykins joining the Atlanta Hawks . That one was shot down, but...
Ranking the shooting guards, 20 through 11
(Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:20 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...
Might the retired Rasheed Wallace return in February?
(Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:48:58 PDT)
The Boston Celtics bought out the contract of 35-year-old Rasheed Wallace earlier this month before he...
Atlanta Hawks want Earl Boykins?
(Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:34:45 PDT)
Free-agent guard Earl Boykins is about to add another NBA team to the nine he's already played for.
Musselman getting another chance to coach
(Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:48:30 PDT)
Eric Musselman is finally getting another chance to coach: in the NBA's Development League. He has enjoyed some of his best coaching success in basketball's minor leagues. The former Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings head coach is set to be formally introduced by the Reno Bighorns in a news conference Thursday.
