Hawks agree to 4-year, $65M extension with Kevin Huerter
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks agreed Monday to a four-year, $65 million contract extension with guard Kevin Huerter, locking up another important player from the team that made a surprising run to the Eastern Conference final. Huerter was the last piece in the Hawks’ offseason list of priorities, working out the rookie-scale extension shortly […]
Trae Young has 27 points and 15 assists, Hawks rout Heat
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks closed out the preseason with their starting five looking sharp. Coach Nate McMillan wanted a dress rehearsal of sorts with Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovich, De’Andre Hunter and John Collins all logging big minutes in the 127-92 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Center Clint Capela, making his […]
International big men rule NBA with their all-around skills
Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan believes big men entering the league from other countries thrive because they were taught the fundamentals of the game at a young age. That grasp of the all-around game has helped international big men dominate the NBA. Last season’s MVP voting confirmed the return to prominence of big men in […]
Hawks’ expectations soaring after Young-led playoff run
ATLANTA (AP) — The expectations have certainly changed in Atlanta. Long an NBA backwater, the city has embraced a Hawks team with championship aspirations after a stunning run to the Eastern Conference final last season. “We obviously want to be very competitive and build off last year,” said general manager Travis Schlenk, who has skillfully […]
Trae Young back at MSG — this time playing a wrestling heel
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young was back at Madison Square Garden. Once again, he played the heel. Atlanta’s star guard made a surprise appearance at “WWE Friday Night SmackDown,” returning to the arena where he led the Hawks to an NBA playoff victory over the New York Knicks. Wearing a gray Hawks hoodie, Young was […]
Van Exel returns to Atlanta Hawks as assistant coach
ATlANTA (AP) — Nick Van Exel has returned to the Atlanta Hawks, joining Nate McMillan’s staff as an assistant coach. Van Exel spent the last two years as a scout with the Dallas Mavericks. The Hawks announced his hiring Wednesday, bringing back a former NBA All-Star who served as a player development instructor for Atlanta […]
Los Angeles holds off Atlanta 85-80 in overtime
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 17 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures, and the Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime on Tuesday night. Sykes opened overtime with a basket for Los Angeles’ first lead since 24-23. Kristi Toliver, who forced overtime, gave the Sparks a six-point lead […]
Bucks stay home for Christmas, Hawks return to holiday slate
The Milwaukee Bucks are staying home for Christmas, which is becoming an annual perk for reigning NBA champions. The NBA released the schedule for the Dec. 25 quintupleheader on Tuesday, and the Bucks will play host to the Boston Celtics in the second of the day’s games. It marks the eighth consecutive season in which […]
Knicks make 21 3s in 104-85 win over Hawks
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 26 points and made six of New York’s 21 3-pointers in the Knicks’ 104-85 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night in the NBA Summer League. Grimes, taken with the 25th pick in this year’s draft, went 10 of 17 from the field. Miles McBride added 19 […]
Mays has 26 points, Hawks finish strong to beat Heat 94-90
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Skylar Mays had 26 points and nine assists and the Atlanta Hawks closed with a 13-2 run for a 94-90 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night in the NBA Summer League. Jalen Johnson, the Hawks’ first-round pick, had 25 points and seven rebounds. With Sharife Cooper, the Hawks’ second-round […]