The Atlanta Hawks’ Joe Johnson and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 19, through Sunday, March 25. Johnson led the Hawks to …
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NBA Playoff series predictions featuring winners abound. But what about the other guys? How can they pull off the improbable? Firstly, here’s my official winners, with an almost-serious Bold Prediction for each: East Boston vs Miami Miami in 5. A …
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Shawne Williams and Marvin Williams have both been suspended after last nights fight which erupted in the final quarter of the the Knicks loss against the hawks game. Knicks forward Shawne Williams, will be suspended for one game and will …
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The Atlanta Hawks today signed guard/forward Damien Wilkins to a contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. Per team policy, terms were not disclosed. Wilkins, 30, played in two pre-season games with Memphis this year, averaging 2.0 ppg, …
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Dwight Howard scored 27 points and 11 rebounds, as the Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-89 on Monday night. Vince Carter finished the game with 19 points and made two crucial layups in the final minute. Jason Williams also finished …
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The Hawks have exercised their team option on the contract of guard Jeff Teague for the 2011-12 season. Teague played in 71 games last season, averaging 3.2 points and 1.7 assists.

Hawks head coach Larry Drew has finalised his 2010-11 coaching staff with the hiring of former pro Nick Van Exel to the position of Player Development Instructor, it was announced this afternoon. Van Exel, comes to Atlanta from Texas Southern …
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The Hawks have officially signed veteran big man Etan Thomas. Thomas has spent most of his career with the Wizards, but he finished the 2009-10 season in Oklahoma City. Atlanta coach Larry Drew says Thomas will add veteran leadership and …
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Atlanta Hawks owner Michael Gearon has been fined $25,000 for public comments made in violation of the NBA’s anti-tampering rules, it was announced today by Joel Litvin, NBA President of League and Basketball Operations. Gearon’s comments appeared in the Atlanta …
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Former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson will be the first candidate to interview with the Hawks, according to league sources. Dallas assistant Dwane Casey will also meet with the Hawks in the next few days, the sources said. Atlanta announced Friday …
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