| 2011-12 NBA 'Offseason' Primer |
Fri Dec 2 14:09:56 2011 EST |
| of high-priced veterans flooding the market as part of the new amnesty clause. With that in mind, here's a capsule look at the NBA's 30 teams, the players they have locked up, and what they will be attempting to accomplish starting next week. ATLANTA HAWKS (Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Al Horford, Marvin Williams, Kirk Hinrich, Zaza Pachulia, Jeff Teague) - The Hawks would like to bring back the high-scoring Jamal Crawford but he reportedly has eyes for the Big Apple again, although that hardly see |
| Back to the business of basketball |
Mon Nov 28 14:28:28 2011 EST |
| Houston, which desperately wants to find a replacement for the retired Yao Ming. The Rockets already have over $48 million locked up for 13 players so Houston would have to get very creative to make it happen. Jamal Crawford, shooting guard - Atlanta Hawks - The best pure scorer on the market would like to make a return to Gotham with either the Knicks or Nets. Problem is, Crawford doesn't look like a fit for New York and the Nets would like to spend their ample salary cap space on a frontcourt |
| Knicks name Woodson assistant coach |
Mon Aug 29 11:58:50 2011 EST |
| New York, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Knicks have named Mike Woodson as an assistant coach. Woodson, who played his rookie NBA season of 1980-81 with the Knicks, joins Mike D'Antoni's staff after serving six years as head coach of the Atlanta Hawks from 2004-10. He compiled a record of 206-286 during his tenure in Atlanta, leading the Hawks to the playoffs in each of his three final seasons. "I consider Mike D'Antoni to be one of the top coaches in our game and I am thankful for this opp |
| Meruelo has agreement to purchase Hawks |
Mon Aug 8 13:57:00 2011 EST |
ATLANTA (AP) - California developer and pizza chain owner Alex Meruelo has reached an agreement to purchase majority ownership of the Atlanta Hawks, the team has confirmed. The deal, reported by The Associated Press on Sunday, is to be announced at a news conference on Monday. Meruelo, the son of Cuban immigrants, will become the NBA's first Hispanic majority owner if the deal is approved by the league. He says buying the Hawks ``is a dream come true for me.'' Meruelo will have controll |
| Hawks sold to California businessman Meruelo |
Mon Aug 8 10:45:56 2011 EST |
| Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles businessman Alex Meruelo has purchased a majority stake in the Atlanta Hawks and, pending league approval, will become the first principal Hispanic owner of an NBA team. Terms of the deal, which includes the operating rights to Philips Arena, were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to a vote from the NBA Board of Governors, but Meruelo and the Atlanta Spirit Group expect it to close late in 2011. Meruelo, despite his California roots, does not p |
| Report: LA businessman to purchase majority stake in Hawks |
Sun Aug 7 10:28:34 2011 EST |
| Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles businessman Alex Meruelo has reportedly reached an agreement to purchase a majority stake in the Atlanta Hawks. Meruelo gave an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which reported Sunday that the Hawks are expected to announce the transaction on Monday. The deal would include the rights to Philips Arena and is subject to approval from the NBA Board of Governors. Meruelo is the founder of a group that owns a range of companies, including a c |
| Pistons to offer coaching job to Frank |
Thu Jul 21 19:52:16 2011 EST |
| ght campaigns of failing to make the playoffs, the Nets began the 2009-10 season with 18 straight losses -- 16 of those under Frank -- who was relieved of his duties on November 29, 2009. Detroit has yet to find a replacement for John Kuester, who was fired after going 57-107 over two contentious seasons, including a 30-52 mark last season. Also reportedly in contention for the job is former Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson, who was an assistant with the Pistons during their 2004 NBA title run. |
| Draft kicks off uncertain NBA offseason |
Thu Jun 23 11:00:02 2011 EST |
| ack in 1985. The last team to pick twice in the top four was the Houston Rockets, who landed Ralph Sampson with the No. 1 overall pick in 1983 and followed that by snaring Rodney McCray with the third selection. The 1967 Detroit Pistons, 1975 Atlanta Hawks and 1977 Milwaukee Bucks are the other three teams in the modern era (1966-present) to have each made two picks in the top four. Minnesota continued its almost annual NBA Lottery losing streak, falling to 0- for-14 in the lottery and dropping |
| 2011 NBA Mock Draft version 2.0 |
Mon Jun 20 14:15:38 2011 EST |
| d (6-9, 225) 45. - New Orleans Hornets - DeAndre Liggins (Kentucky), shooting guard (6-6, 205) 46. - LA Lakers - Andrew Goudelock (Charleston), combo guard (6-2, 198) 47. - LA Clippers - Rick Jackson (Syracuse), power forward (6-9, 240) 48. - Atlanta Hawks - Iman Shumpert (Georgia Tech), combo guard (6-5, 222) 49. - Memphis Grizzlies - Greg Smith (Fresno State), power forward/center (6-9, 250) 50. - Philadelphia 76ers - Keith Benson (Oakland), center (6-11, 215) 51. - Portland Trail Blazers - D |
| Hawks' Marvin Williams undergoes back procedure |
Wed Jun 8 13:53:18 2011 EST |
| Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams underwent a discectomy on his lower back Wednesday to alleviate an isolated bulging disc, the team announced. Dr. Hal Silcox of Peachtree Orthopedic Clinics performed the outpatient procedure, and Williams walked out of the center Wednesday afternoon. He is expected to return to full basketball activity in six to eight weeks. Williams, who will turn 25 years old June 19, averaged 10.4 points and 4.8 rebounds in 65 games this p |
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