After news confirmed perennial All-Star Anthony Davis (tendinosis, calf strain) would miss at least the next fortnight as he continues to recover from troubling injuries, his star teammate LeBron James is bracing himself to also miss a large chunk of what remains in the regular season after sustaining a right ankle sprain in their loss by the Atlanta Hawks over the weekend.
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Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz – Can Young and co sting their in-form visitors?
After contrasting games against the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons respectively, Atlanta (10-11) welcome an in-form team out West – Quin Snyder’s Utah Jazz (16-5), who’ve lost just one of their last 13 games. Will they learn from their mistakes and avoid another close defeat? Continue reading
LaMelo Ball isn’t surprised by his record-breaking numbers – you shouldn’t be either
Charlotte Hornets’ 2020 draft pick LaMelo Ball (#3) officially replaced Markelle Fultz as the NBA’s youngest ever player to record a triple-double – 10 points, assists and rebounds – during their 113-105 win vs. the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night but his nonchalant response to questions post-game show this is just the start for a young guard with plenty to achieve in the league. Continue reading
Hawks’ Clint Capela to miss more time, while Warriors patiently await Stephen Curry’s return
The pair have been on the sidelines for contrasting spells with their respective injuries, and are expected to return next month to feature as part of struggling sides in need of a boost before the regular season ends on April 15.
Capela to Hawks, Covington makes Rockets return as part of 4-team, 12-player trade
In one of the NBA’s most expansive trades in nearly 20 years, the Houston Rockets acquired the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Robert Covington and traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a four-team, 12-player deal late Tuesday night – a move with league-wide ramifications ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Continue reading
Hawks shift Drummond interest, now targeting Thunder’s Steven Adams
According to highly-reputable ESPN reports, the Atlanta Hawks have shifted their previous interest in Andre Drummond and are now targeting Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams before Thursday’s trade deadline. Continue reading
Atlanta Hawks among teams interested in Detroit Pistons’ All-Star center Andre Drummond
The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks have already held trade discussions focused around All-Star center Andre Drummond, according to ESPN. However, the Hawks aren’t the only interested party: Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks are all said to also be intrigued by the 26-year-old’s situation. Continue reading
Jabari Parker reveals he’d be open to Bucks return, scores 33 points against them hours later
Hours after revealing he’d like a Bucks return in future, 24-year-old power forward Jabari Parker scored 33 points, 14 rebounds and created five assists despite the Atlanta Hawks losing their eighth successive game at the Fiserv Forum on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Joe Johnson completes NBA return, agrees one-year deal with Detroit Pistons
Veteran small forward Joe Johnson has agreed a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons, having been named MVP of the Big3 and leading the Triplets to the league championship this season. Continue reading
Vince Carter signs one-year deal to finish career with Atlanta Hawks
Vince Carter will return to the Atlanta Hawks ahead of the 2019/20 campaign, on a one-year deal that will see the 42-year-old break yet more records before the legend eventually retires. Continue reading
