June 21st, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Where Does Smith Want To Go? Could the Hawks finally break up their core? “The relationship has run its course,” said a league source with insight concerning the situation involving Atlanta and their shot-blocking menace. Maybe change will propel them to newer heights? “They’re looking for a change,” one Eastern Conference executive said. “They would [...]
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Bulls-Hawks Injury Update: Boozer Likely To Play Game One; Hinrich Doubtful For Series
Slowing Down Rose Just Got Harder Atlanta Hawks guard Kirk Hinrich will be sidelined for Monday’s night Game 1 in Chicago. Even worse, the former Kansas standout is doubtful for the second round match-up with the Bulls. The Jayhawk alum is dealing with a severe hamstring and was expected to defend his former teammate Derrick [...]
Howard’s 46 Wasted, Hawks Stun Magic 103-93
For those who remember last season’s playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks were eliminated early by the Orlando Magic – and quite easily, at that. This season, the two teams matched up again for another first-round series. much under the same circumstances as last year. The funny thing is that this year’s Hawks are not much [...]
Heat Fends Off Hawks 98-90, Grab #2 Seed In East
With the playoffs well in hand, the Miami Heat had very little to play for except to grab the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff chase, fighting tooth-and-nail with the Boston Celtics for that coveted spot. But in order for the Heat to reach that lofty position, they had to get through the Atlanta [...]
Johnson-less Hawks Embarrass Cavaliers At Quicken 99-83
The Atlanta Hawks were without the services of leading scorer Joe Johnson due to a sprained thumb suffered on Saturday, prior to their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena. During most games, that would usually present a problem for the Hawks and throw off the NBA odds, right? Nothing that moving [...]
76ers Bench Shines In Fourth, Beat Hawks 105-100
The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers are two teams that are polar opposites of each other, especially with the NBA regular season winding down. The Hawks, losers of three of their last four games prior to their tilt against the 76ers Wednesday night, seem to have been inconsistent and unfocused while the Sixers have been [...]
Bulls Continue Their Dominant Ways, Crush Hawks 114-81
The Bulls, in their very impressive 40-point win over the Sacramento Kings last Monday, proved that they are arguably the best team in the Eastern Conference. That argument would be put to their test as they went to Philips Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks, who were coming off a 100-59 home loss to [...]
76ers Dominant From Opening Tap, Crush Hawks At Philips 117-83
When you’re an NBA franchise, naturally your foremost objective is to not lose on your home court. In the event that you do, then you at least ensure that the game is competitive. Tuesday night at Philips Arena, the Atlanta Hawks welcomed the Philadelphia 76ers; the home team took it on the chin as Philadelphia shot [...]
