6:26 PM ET, Sat March 13, 2010

Next for Hawks - Detroit Pistons

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — • When: 7 p.m. Saturday • TV; radio: SPSO; 790 • This is the second of two meetings this season.

55 mins ago

Atlanta Hawks: For wear and tear talk ’bout practice, not games

Hawks Blog | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Woody ran his players into the ground when he looked like this. From time to time I’ve heard concerns that Woody is running his main guys into the ground and I know that’s been his rep. So let’s look at the minutes per game for J.J., Smoove and Al before I point out how those numbers might not even be the most important consideration in the matter. J.J.’s minutes are down slightly, from 39.5 last season to 38.1 this year–the fewest he’s averaged since he was a bench player for Phoenix in 2002-03. Smoove is playing 35.1 minutes per game, same as last season a...

1 hour ago

Hawks, Smith to recognize Rajaan Bennett

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — The connection between Josh Smith and Rajaan Bennett was through McEachern High School, where both had been students and star athletes, and the two also met briefly last summer.

23 hours ago

Josh Smith a leader for the Hawks? It's true

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — If the image of Josh Smith as the immature, petulant player who couldn’t accept coaching or criticism endures, then his recent evolution might come as a shock.

23 hours ago

Atlanta Hawks Squawks: Hawks 105, Wizards 99

Hawks Blog | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — – After the game the Hawks were pumping up the Wizards as tougher than they seem because they had been competitive in losses lately. “We’ll take it,” Horford said. “They’ve been struggling but I’ve seen them play close games against good teams. We weren’t taking anything for granted.” – I understand the Hawks taking a victory any way they can get it against whichever opponent, especially after what happened at Miami and New York. And I know all heck would have broke loose with a loss so give the Hawks credit for surviving. – But come on, man. It’s getting a little late...

March 11, 2010

Hawks Hold Off Wizards, 105-99

ESPN Video — Andray Blatche scores 30 in Wizards' Loss

March 11, 2010

Hawks hold on to beat Wizards

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Al Horford and the Hawks snapped a 2-game losing streak by beating the Wizards.

March 11, 2010

Hawks miss Obama but enjoy White House visit

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — D.C. Tour: The Hawks didn’t get to meet President Barack Obama during their visit to the White House on Thursday morning but enjoyed touring the East Wing.

March 11, 2010

Hawks at Wizards . . . AKA Will (Should) Joe Johnson Go?

Hawks Blog | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Will Joe take his ball and leave? Do you want him to go? (Zach Wolfe, Dimemag) New York media have their eye on J.J. Meanwhile THHB (now over at Peachtree Hoops) says you can have J.J. with his old, expensive, ball-demanding self. First, the New York stuff. J.J. went through the media wringer there like all big-name (he is, right?) free-agents-to-be. Speculation was that Johnson’s history with Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni and agent Arn Tellem’s relationship with Donnie Walsh could lead to J.J. signing with the Knicks. Johnson didn’t say he won’t leave the Hawks and there’s no ...

March 11, 2010

Blackhawks Top Kings in OT

ESPN Video — A late turnover by the Kings leads to a loss in Chicago.

March 10, 2010

Next game vs Detroit Pistons on Sat, Mar 13 7:00 pm EST

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