Peachtree Hoops Nov 15, 2018
Game Thread: Hawks vs. Nuggets
Join us! The Atlanta Hawks are (still) on the road and, on Thursday evening, the team will square off against Nikola Jokic, Paul Millsap and the Denver Nuggets. While this is a difficult match-up on paper, it will be interesting to monitor throughout the night. Spend the evening with us, discussing the game in the comments, and be cordial to one another. Let’s do it. Probable Starters Hawks PG - Trae Young SG - Kevin Huerter SF - Kent Bazemore PF - Omari Spellman C - Alex Len Nuggets PG - Jamal Murray SG - Gary Harris SF - Juancho Hernangomez PF - Paul Millsap C - Nikola Jokic Injury...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 13, 2018
Locked on Hawks podcast: Mid-November mailbag
Episode 471 is here. Greetings! The Atlanta Hawks will be in action on Tuesday evening in Oakland but, to pass the time until a (very) late tip-off against the Golden State Warriors, the Locked on Hawks podcast is back. Episode 471 includes the following topics: John Collins should be back soon and we examine the rotation when he returns What’s going on with Tyler Dorsey, Daniel Hamilton and Jaylen Adams? What is Kevin Huerter’s realistic upside? The NBA has newly reformed draft lottery odds and they’ll have an impact on the Hawks Much, much more If you enjoy what you hear on...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 7, 2018
Locked on Hawks podcast: Hornets recap and more
Episode 467 is here. Good morning! The Atlanta Hawks suffered an 11-point defeat on Tuesday evening and, if we’re being honest, many fans likely missed it. To catch up on what transpired, the Locked on Hawks podcast is here with Episode 467 and topics include the following: The Hawks played fairly well for three quarters, with a few caveats Jeremy Lin had a nice evening Kent Bazemore’s third quarter was pivotal Trae Young and Kevin Huerter showed very nice flashes The fourth quarter... didn’t go well Much, much more If you enjoy what you hear on today’s episode, please do us a...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 6, 2018
Game Thread: Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets
Join us! Good evening! It is Election Day in the United States and, as a result, there isn’t quite the buzz surrounding the NBA that normally exists on a Tuesday in November. With that said, the Atlanta Hawks are back in action tonight and, this time, the team will face off against Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets on the first night of a back-to-back set. Join us throughout the evening for cordial discussion in the comments and let’s enjoy this one together. Probable Starters Hawks PG - Trae Young SG - Kent Bazemore SF - Kevin Huerter PF - Omari Spellman C - Alex Len Hornets PG...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 6, 2018
Huerter has shown he belongs on the floor for Atlanta
The rookie out of Maryland is immediately a major part of Atlanta’s plans. The Atlanta Hawks selected Kevin Huerter with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, using the first-round selection acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves as a result of the Adreian Payne trade. The pick was protected in case Minnesota did not make the playoffs, but on the last day of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets to secure the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs, thus sending the pick to the Hawks. Hawks fans probably hope the fortunes similarly fall that...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 6, 2018
Preview: Hawks hit the road for quick trip to Charlotte
On the road again. The Atlanta Hawks picked up an impressive win on Saturday night, outlasting the Miami Heat in an offense-driven battle. After a two-day break from game action, the Hawks are back on the road on Tuesday, with a match-up against the Charlotte Hornets on the first night of a back-to-back set. The Hawks will likely be without starting small forward Taurean Prince in this spot, as the third-year player is listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain suffered against Miami. In his absence, head coach Lloyd Pierce will likely deploy Kevin Huerter and DeAndre’ Bembry in larger...
Soaring Down South Nov 3, 2018
Atlanta Hawks: Underrated Rookie Kevin Huerter Off to Hot Start
A deep-dive into Atlanta Hawks rookie Kevin Huerter’s first 8 games of the season after an injury scare against the Sacramento Kings. When the Atlanta Hawks selected Trae Young, Kevin Huerter and Omari Spellman in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft, it was clear that the team was putting a premium on one […] Atlanta Hawks: Underrated Rookie Kevin Huerter Off to Hot Start - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog
Peachtree Hoops Nov 2, 2018
Kevin Huerter questionable for Saturday’s game against Heat
The latest on the rookie wing. Thursday evening wasn’t kind to the Atlanta Hawks, as the home team fell to the Sacramento Kings by a 31-point margin. While that kind of blowout isn’t fun for anyone, things were made worse for the Hawks by the early exit of first round pick Kevin Huerter, who was forced to the sideline after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter. In the moment, the Hawks announced that Huerter suffered a right lateral ankle sprain and he did not return to the action. However, a breath of fresh air came to light on Friday afternoon, as the team officially...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 1, 2018
Kevin Huerter forced to exit Kings game with ankle injury
Not great. Rookie guard Kevin Huerter is already entrenched in the rotation for the Atlanta Hawks and the former Maryland standout is showing plenty of flashes of the talent that made him a 2018 first round pick. Unfortunately, the 20-year-old wing was forced to exit Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings early, after he suffered what the team described as a right lateral ankle sprain. Huerter collided with Kings guard Buddy Hield in the first quarter, as the pair was pursuing a loose ball. Immediately, it was clear that Hield’s actions were less than spectacular. Here’s a...
Soaring Down South Oct 24, 2018
Atlanta Hawks: Trae Young, Kevin Huerter & Omari Spellman Torched Cavs
A look ahead to what the future might bring for the Atlanta Hawks and especially the team’s rookies. The Atlanta Hawks secured their first victory of this young season on Sunday evening with a dominant performance against the defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers. While a lot has changed for the Cavs since they ousted […] Atlanta Hawks: Trae Young, Kevin Huerter & Omari Spellman Torched Cavs - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog
Peachtree Hoops Oct 23, 2018
First round picks enjoy successful run in Hawks win over Cavs
A closer look at the youngsters. The No. 5 overall pick of the Atlanta Hawks received a lot of the buzz coming off the team’s first win of the season in Cleveland on Sunday, and it’s understandable given the 35 points and 11 assists Trae Young amassed in the contest. However, the game also offered the very first glimpse of all three of the Hawks’ rookies acquired in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft on the floor together for extended time. Kevin Huerter played only in garbage time in the season opener in New York and Omari Spellman missed Friday’s in game in Memphis due to a...
Peachtree Hoops Oct 22, 2018
Locked on Hawks podcast: The Trae Young eruption
Happy Monday, friends. Greetings! The Atlanta Hawks picked up their first win of the young season on Sunday and there were plenty of fireworks along the way. Episode 455 of the Locked on Hawks podcast is here to break down the entire weekend of action and topics include the following: Friday night didn’t go so well in Memphis, particularly on the defensive end Trae Young enjoyed himself on Sunday evening in Cleveland Kent Bazemore, Kevin Huerter, Alex Len and Omari Spellman all enjoyed (very) positive showings against the Cavs Takeaways for the future Much, much more If you enjoy what...
Soaring Down South Oct 21, 2018
Atlanta Hawks 2018-19 Player Profile: Kevin Huerter
Wednesday night the Atlanta Hawks opened up their season on the road against the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, the Atlanta Hawks would go on to lose their season opener 107-126. To no one’s surprise, the Atlanta Hawks are in year two of their rebuild with Lloyd Pierce as the new head coach. Wednesday ended the […] Atlanta Hawks 2018-19 Player Profile: Kevin Huerter - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog
