Hawks bolster forward spot by drafting Duke’s Jalen Johnson
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks bolstered their frontcourt by selecting forward Jalen Johnson of Duke with the 20th pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-9 Johnson gives Atlanta depth at the forward spot as the team faces the possibility of losing John Collins to free agency while opening the season without Onyeka […]
McMillan looking for more success as Hawks’ full-time coach
ATLANTA (AP) — Nate McMillan earned his deal as full-time coach of the Atlanta Hawks by leading the team to its first playoff appearance since 2017. The playoff run took the Hawks all the way to the Eastern Conference finals, and McMillan says he believes more success awaits the young team. “I am truly blessed […]
Hawks reach agreement to make Nate McMillan full-time coach
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk moved quickly to lock down Nate McMillan as the full-time coach, reaching an agreement to remove the interim tag only two days after team’s season ended. The deal comes after McMillan, in his interim role, led the team to an improbable run to the Eastern Conference […]
Hawks look to bright future after surprising playoff run
ATLANTA (AP) — As the final seconds ticked off on a season that lasted far longer than anyone expected, the crowd rose to its feet to salute the home team. The Atlanta Hawks sure earned the cheers. Making an improbable turnaround from what looked like another lost year, the Hawks earned a spot in the […]
Bucks beat Hawks, head to NBA Finals for 1st time since 1974
ATLANTA (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are headed back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974. They didn’t even need two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to lock up their spot. Khris Middleton scored 32 points, including a run of 16 straight in a decisive third quarter that carried the Bucks to a 118-107 […]
Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-112 on Thursday night for a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. The Bucks are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974. They […]
Young out, Capela available for Hawks in Game 5 vs. Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will join Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo in sitting out Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night due to injuries. Young, who had been listed as questionable with a bone bruise in his right foot, will miss a second straight game. “He’s feeling a little better, but […]
PODCAST: Mulligan – Episode 20
On Episode 20 of Mulligan Matt talks about the Phoenix Suns heading to the NBA Finals and what the ECF looks like after Giannis’ injury. He also talks about the news from the NCAA and the approval of athletes making money off of their NIL.
Hawks dealing with injuries to Young, Capela in East final
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with another injury that could affect their preparations for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final. Clint Capela, the Hawks’ top rebounder and one of the NBA’s best defensive players, took an inadvertent elbow to the face in the closing minutes of a 110-88 victory over the […]
Sweet Lou: Williams shines filling in for injured Trae Young
ATLANTA (AP) — Lou Williams was on the training table when his coach walked up to deliver some rather startling news. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young would not be able to play Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals because of an injury. Williams would be getting the first playoff start of his long career. […]