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Hawks sign former Lakers F Powell (AP)
Josh Powell has signed with the Atlanta Hawks as a free agent after spending the last two seasons as a backup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6-foot-9 Powell was signed to provide depth behind Hawks center Al Horford and power forward Josh Smith. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Powell, from Riverdale High School in Atlanta, averaged 2.7 points in 63 games with the Lakers last season.

Jamal Crawford of Atlanta Hawks seeks extension, sources say
Jamal Crawford, the league's reigning Sixth Man of the Year, has requested a contract extension from the Hawks, according to league sources.

Hawks sign Powell for inside depth
Josh Powell has signed with the Atlanta Hawks as a free agent after spending the last two seasons as a backup with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sources: Josh Powell set to leave Los Angeles Lakers for Atlanta Hawks
Lakers reserve forward Josh Powell is close to signing a free-agent deal with the Atlanta Hawks, according to sources close to the situation.

Thunder sign free agent G Ivey (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed free agent Royal Ivey to add depth to their backcourt. General manager Sam Presti announced Wednesday that Oklahoma City had signed the 6-foot-4 guard, who has averaged 3.6 points in six NBA seasons with Atlanta, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Presti says Ivey will bring a defensive mentality, competitive nature and professionalism to the team.

Suns get Childress, Turkoglu in 2 deals (AP)
Tense negotiations with the Atlanta Hawks sent Josh Childress to Greece two years ago and kept him there last season. The lanky swingman was all set to play a third season for Olympiakos when he received a call from his agent: We have a deal with the Phoenix Suns. Back to the NBA, on the West Coast no less?

Suns acquire swingman Childress
Swingman Josh Childress has been acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

Suns complete deal for Raptors' Turkoglu (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have acquired Turkish forward Hedo Turkoglu in a trade that sends Brazilian guard Leandro Barbosa and forward Dwayne Jones to Toronto. The deal gives the Suns a third forward in their attempt to replace free agent Amare Stoudemire. Phoenix signed swingman Josh Childress in a sign-and-trade deal with Atlanta earlier Wednesday and picked up Hakim Warrick in similar swap with Chicago.

Josh Childress traded to Phoenix Suns from Atlanta Hawks in sign-and-trade
Swingman Josh Childress has been acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

Suns acquire Childress from Hawks (AP)
Swingman Josh Childress has been acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta will get the Suns' 2012 second-round draft pick as part of the deal. Childress has played the past two seasons in Greece. The 27-year-old previously spent four years with the Hawks.

Source: Phoenix Suns to offer deal to former Atlanta Hawk Josh Childress
The Phoenix Suns will make an offer to restricted free agent Josh Childress, a league source said, providing the former Hawks swingman an avenue back to the NBA after spending the last two seasons in Greece.

2010 NBA free agents: Joe Johnson officially signs six-year, $124 million deal with Atlanta Hawks
Joe Johnson has officially signed a six-year deal with Atlanta, giving the Hawks' four-time All-Star an average of more than $20 million each year.

Hawks sign Johnson for $123.7M, 6 years (AP)
Joe Johnson has officially signed a six-year deal with Atlanta, giving the Hawks' four-time All-Star an average of more than $20 million each year. Johnson's agent, Arn Tellem, says the deal is worth $123.7 million. Johnson and the Hawks agreed to the maximum contract on Monday. Thursday is the first day free agents can sign contracts.

2010 NBA free agency: Sources: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks express interest in Shaquille O'Neal
Even at 38 years old, Shaquille O'Neal is drawing plenty of interest on the free-agent market. Boston, Dallas and Atlanta have all expressed interest in O'Neal, according to league sources.

Johnson tells Hawks he'll accept team's offer
A big payday keeps Joe Johnson in Atlanta and puts him in full recruiting mode, FOX Sports South says.

NBA Free Agents: Agent says Joe Johnson sticking with Atlanta Hawks for NBA maximum contract
Free agent Joe Johnson is staying with the Hawks, his agent said in a blog published in the Huffington Post website on Sunday.

Joe Johnson to stay in Atlanta
The agent for Joe Johnson says the All-Star guard has agreed to stay with the Atlanta Hawks.

2010 NBA free agents: Sources say Joe Johnson undecided on Atlanta Hawks offer
Joe Johnson already has a six-year max offer from the Atlanta Hawks sitting in front of him, but he still hadn't committed to signing it Friday because he wants to see how things shake out with the other maximum-salary free agents.

Reports: Hawks offer Johnson max deal
The Atlanta Hawks have offered star Joe Johnson the maximum contract, FOX Sports South reports.

Report: Hawks expected to offer Johnson maximum contract
The Atlanta Hawks plan to offer free agent guard Joe Johnson a maximum contract when the team meets with him soon after the signing period begins, according to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution report.

2010 NBA free agents: Agent: Free agent Joe Johnson meeting with Atlanta Hawks
Joe Johnson's agent says the four-time All-Star is meeting with the Atlanta Hawks at the start of the free-agent negotiating period.

Hawks take little known Pape Sy in Round 2 - Pape Sy (F) Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks drafted little known small forward Pape Sy from France with the 53rd pick.

Nets take C Tibor Pleiss for Atlanta - Tibor Pleiss (C) Atlanta Hawks
The Nets drafted C Tibor Pleiss with the 31st pick in the draft, and he'll be moved to the Hawks.

Philips Arena chief Bob Williams named Atlanta Hawks president
Bob Williams, who has run Philips Arena since its opening in 1999, has been named president of the Atlanta Hawks, putting him in charge of the team's business operations.

Hawks owners don't plan to sell or move (AP)
The owners of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and NHL's Atlanta Thrashers say they continue to look for minority partners and have no plans to sell or move either team. There have been persistent reports that the Atlanta Spirit ownership group is strapped financially and may be looking to sell one or both teams.

Larry Drew officially named new coach of Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have officially named Larry Drew as their new head coach.

Drew officially named Hawks coach
The Atlanta Hawks have officially named Larry Drew as their new head coach.

Hawks to promote assistant Drew to coach (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks were poised to hire Larry Drew as their next head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press Friday. Drew was picked after a search that also included interviews with former Minnesota coach Dwane Casey, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team was still working out details of the contract.

AP source: Hawks set to hire Larry Drew as coach
The Atlanta Hawks were poised to hire Larry Drew as their next head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press Friday.

AP source: Atlanta Hawks set to hire assistan Larry Drew as coach
A person familiar with the situation says that the Atlanta Hawks are poised to hire Larry Drew as their next head coach.

Hawks owner fined $25,000 over comments (AP)
Hawks owner Michael Gearon was fined $25,000 Thursday for making comments that violated the NBA's anti-tampering rules. The fine was announced by Joel Litvin, the president of league and basketball operations, and was the third handed down in recent days for violation of the rules. Gearon was fined for comments that appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 19, when he said he'd...

Atlanta Hawks owner Michael Gearon latest to be fined for LeBron James talk
Hawks owner Michael Gearon has been fined $25,000 for making comments that violated the NBA's anti-tampering rules.

Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey has second interview for Atlanta Hawks vacancy, following Avery Johnson
Like Avery Johnson, Mavs assistant Dwane Casey has interviewed twice with the Hawks.

Battered Magic on brink of elimination (AP)
From start to finish, the Orlando Magic were dominated by the Boston Celtics. It happened in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night. And it can happen for the entire series if the Celtics complete a sweep Monday night. The team that rolled through the first two rounds against Charlotte and Atlanta without a loss was handed a 94-71 beating by the fiercely determined and energetic...

Source: Avery Johnson gets second interview with Atlanta Hawks
For the second time in less than a week, Avery Johnson has been interviewed by the Atlanta Hawks for their vacant coaching job.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey on Atlanta Hawks' radar
The Atlanta Hawks will interview Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey for their coaching vacancy in the next few days, according to NBA coaching sources.

Sources: Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson, current assistant Dwane Casey on Atlanta Hawks' radar
The Atlanta Hawks will interview Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey for their coaching vacancy in the next few days, according to NBA coaching sources.

Magic start slow in first playoff loss (AP)
Unbeatable in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Orlando Magic apparently lost their rhythm somewhere before the start of the Eastern Conference finals. Just like that, their road back to the NBA finals has gotten considerably tougher. Showing the rust from nearly a week off -- or from barely being challenged by Charlotte and Atlanta in the first two postseason rounds -- the Magic never...

Magic F Barnes hurts back, plans to play (AP)
Magic forward Matt Barnes has missed practice because of back spasms but expects to start in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. Barnes said after Saturday's practice that he feels pain in the lower-left side of his back. The injury recently flared up after first occurring in Game 3 of the Magic's second-round sweep of Atlanta.

Hawks fire coach Woodson after 6 seasons (AP)
Mike Woodson is out as coach of the Atlanta Hawks after the team was swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Orlando Magic. General manager Rick Sund said Friday the team will not offer Woodson a new contract. He coached the Hawks for six seasons, and they improved their record every year after managing just 13 wins in his debut.

Hawks part ways with coach Woodson
Mike Woodson is out as coach of the Atlanta Hawks.

Hawks dismiss coach Mike Woodson after 6 seasons
The Atlanta Hawks have let coach Mike Woodson go after leading the team to their third straight playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks face uncertain future after being blown out of playoffs
The Atlanta Hawks may have reached their ceiling after five straight seasons of steady improvement, at least with star player Joe Johnson and coach Mike Woodson around.

Hawks face uncertain future (AP)
As Joe Johnson headed to the bench for perhaps the last time in an Atlanta uniform -- booed mightily by his own fans, his team on the way to another blowout loss -- it was hard to keep in perspective all the good things the Hawks did this season. Like winning 53 games. And finishing as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Magic finish off second straight sweep (AP)
The Orlando Magic are playing like a team that will settle for nothing less than its first NBA championship. Vince Carter scored 22 points to lead another dominating performance by the Magic, which finished off its second straight playoff sweep with a 98-84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Magic blow out Hawks again, lead 3-0 (AP)
Orlando keeps on winning, even when Dwight Howard doesn't stand out. One more Magic victory will finish off the Atlanta Hawks. Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and the backups helped Orlando pull away early with Howard on the bench as the Magic romped to another playoff blowout, moving to the brink of their second straight sweep with a 105-75 victory over the Hawks on Saturday.

Hawks need 'perfect game' to beat Magic (AP)
Excuse the Orlando Magic if they have trouble remembering the last time they lost a game. The Magic has gone more than a month since their last defeat, a 112-100 setback at San Antonio on April 2. Orlando has won 12 straight since then, the last six of those in the playoffs. After sweeping Charlotte in the opening round, the Magic has a 2-0 lead on the Hawks as the series shifts to Atlanta for the...

Howard, Magic bring down Hawks for 2-0 lead
Dwight Howard came back from a bloody nose to finish with 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Howard helps Magic go up 2-0 on Hawks (AP)
Maybe all the Orlando Magic needed after a slow start was a slap in the face. Dwight Howard came back from a bloody nose to finish with 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Vince Carter had 24 points with some big shots late and Rashard Lewis finished with 20 points, leading...

Bucks' patchwork approach to continue (AP)
Bucks general manager John Hammond says he began to worry as soon as he boarded a plane bound for Milwaukee after a Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs. Hammond, a self-described "Nervous Nellie" who won the NBA's Executive of the Year award this season, is not sure how the Bucks will be able to replicate the success of a surprising 46-36 campaign and...

Howard helps Magic rout Hawks 114-71 (AP)
The Orlando Magic showed they could survive with Dwight Howard in chronic foul trouble. With him on the floor, they were dominant. Howard had 21 points and 12 rebounds in one of the most crushing playoff wins in Magic history, a 114-71 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.

Pietrus hopes to play after spraining ankle
Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus expects to play in the second-round series opener against Atlanta after missing practice with a sprained left ankle.

Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus plans to play with sprained ankle
Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus expects to play in the second-round series opener against Atlanta after missing practice with a sprained left ankle.

Magic F Pietrus expects to play Game 1 (AP)
Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus expects to play in the second-round series opener against Atlanta after missing practice with a sprained left ankle. Pietrus sat out Monday after he sprained the ankle a day earlier in practice. But he said he would play Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Hawks, even if the ankle is a sore.

Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee Bucks active for Game 7 but won't play
Andrew Bogut was activated for Sunday's Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks, but coach Scott Skiles said there was no chance Bogut would play.

Bucks G Bell benched for Game 7 (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell won't play in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks for disciplinary reasons. Coach Scott Skiles isn't discussing the reasons for the punishment, saying he doesn't want that to be the focus heading into the decisive game of the series. Bell has barely played against the Hawks, anyway -- a total of eight minutes in three games.

Hawks rip Bucks in Game 7, to meet Magic (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks weren't going to let another game slip away on their home court. After keeping their season alive with a gutty win in Milwaukee, the Hawks made sure the Bucks were in no position to duplicate their improbable Game 5 upset. Jamal Crawford scored 22 points, Al Horford put up a double-double and Atlanta pulled away for a 95-74 win Sunday that gave the Hawks a 4-3 triumph in the...

Hawks knock out Bucks early to seal series win
Jamal Crawford scored 22 points, Al Horford put up a double-double and Atlanta pulled away for a 95-74 win Sunday that gave the Hawks a 4-3 triumph in the tougher-than-expected series. It was the only series to go the distance in the opening round.

Hawks stifle Bucks on road, force Game 7 (AP)
Jamal Crawford saw the end to his series-long shooting slump coming, making a promise after the pregame shootaround: It'll be back tonight. Crawford then went out and finally played like the NBA's sixth man of the year in the playoffs, scoring 24 points to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-69 on Friday night to force a seventh game in the first-round series.

Hawks bury Bucks to force Game 7 in Atlanta
Jamal Crawford broke out of a slump with 24 points, Joe Johnson added 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-69 on Friday night to force a seventh game in the first-round series.

Milwaukee Bucks' Jerry Stackhouse sings National Anthem
Milwaukee Bucks forward Jerry Stackhouse sang a soulful renedition of the National Anthem before Milwaukee took on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 on Friday night.

Coach Mike Woodson says no contract talks with Atlanta Hawks
Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Tuesday there have been no talks on a new contract with Atlanta, even amid reports that he'll be a candidate to take another job after the season.

Hawks: No talks with Woodson yet (AP)
Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Tuesday there have been no talks on a new contract with Atlanta, even amid reports that he'll be a candidate to take another job after the season. The most persistent report is that Woodson could wind up as Philadelphia's coach, which is based on Larry Brown leaving Charlotte to become the 76ers' general manager.

Hawks' Crawford named Sixth Man of Year (AP)
Accepting a backup role for the first time in his career, Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford was rewarded for his unselfishness Tuesday by being named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Crawford won the award going away with 580 of a possible 610 points, including 110 out of 122 first-place votes. Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks finished second with 220 points and Anderson Varejao of the Cleveland...

Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford named NBA Sixth Man of Year
Hawks guard Jamal Crawford has been named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

Hawks' Crawford wins NBA Sixth Man award
Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford has been named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

Bucks get even with Hawks thanks to Delfino
Carlos Delfino scored 22 points with six 3-pointers and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off their second straight playoff surprise, beating the Atlanta Hawks 111-104 Monday night to draw even in the first-round series.

Delfino's 6 3s help Bucks knot series (AP)
Carlos Delfino scored 22 points with six 3-pointers and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off their second straight playoff surprise, beating the Atlanta Hawks 111-104 Monday night to draw even in the first-round series. Brandon Jennings scored 23 points and John Salmons added 22 for the Bucks, who survived a fourth-quarter surge led by Atlanta stars Joe Johnson and Josh Smith.

Hawks players OK after car crashes into team bus
A car collided with the Atlanta Hawks' bus as the team was leaving a shootaround session in downtown Milwaukee early Monday afternoon. A team spokesman says no one was injured.

Atlanta Hawks' team bus collides with car in Milwaukee; none injured
A car collided with the Atlanta Hawks' bus as the team was leaving a shootaround session in downtown Milwaukee early Monday afternoon. A team spokesman says no one was injured.

Hawks' bus in accident, no injuries (AP)
A car collided with the Atlanta Hawks' bus as the team was leaving a shootaround session in downtown Milwaukee early Monday afternoon. A team spokesman says no one was injured. Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche says the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. Monday as the team was leaving the Bradley Center.

Bucks roll past Hawks, trail series 2-1 (AP)
John Salmons let out a huge sigh at his locker before a wide grin crept across his face. The questions of whether the Milwaukee Bucks can hang with the Atlanta Hawks are over. Salmons scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Kurt Thomas had eight points, 13 rebounds and four stitches, and the Bucks never let up after a hot start in a 107-89 Game 3 victory on Saturday night after a three-day layoff.

Bucks roll past Hawks in Game 3
John Salmons scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks never let up after a hot start in a 107-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Salmons, Bucks ground Hawks in Game 3
John Salmons scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting and the Milwaukee Bucks never let up after a hot start in a 107-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Hawks F Smith takes shot at Milwaukee (AP)
First, Joakim Noah. Now, Josh Smith. The Atlanta forward is taking a jab at Milwaukee, saying "everybody knows there's nothing to do" in the city that will host the Hawks in Games 3 and 4 of the playoffs. Smith made his comments Thursday when someone asked him what he planned to do after the series shifted to the Bucks' home court.

Jennings: Bucks will fix flaws back home (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks are certainly happy to be back home. Brandon Jennings hopes to benefit the most as Milwaukee tries to dig out of its 0-2 hole against Atlanta. The rookie point guard was phenomenal in Game 1 with 34 points, then crashed back down in Game 2 with nine points on 3 of 15 shooting from the field.

Hawks take care of business for 2-0 series lead
With Joe Johnson and high-flying Josh Smith leading the way, the Atlanta Hawks avoided another Game 2 letdown.

Johnson, Smith help Hawks take 2-0 lead (AP)
With Joe Johnson and high-flying Josh Smith leading the way, the Atlanta Hawks avoided another Game 2 letdown. Johnson took control in the fourth quarter to finish off a 27-point effort, Smith finished one assist shy of a triple-double and the Hawks ran away from the pesky but outmanned Milwaukee Bucks for a 96-86 victory in the Eastern Conference playoffs Tuesday night.

Jennings, Bucks try to even series in Atlanta


Hawks start fast, get by Bucks in Game 1 (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are off to a good start in the playoffs, even though they barely showed up for the second half. The Milwaukee Bucks are short-handed but at least showed a little fight. Led by Joe Johnson and getting production from all their key players, the Hawks blitzed the Bucks early, survived a lackluster showing after halftime and held off Milwaukee 102-92 in Game 1 of the Eastern...

Healthy Hawks ready for banged-up Bucks (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are feeling good and eager to show what they can really do in the playoffs. The Hawks were banged up a year ago when they took on Cleveland in a second-round series. Joe Johnson and Al Horford had sprained ankles, while Marvin Williams was hindered by a sprained shooting wrist. Not surprisingly, LeBron James and the Cavaliers swept Atlanta in four straight games.

Injured Bogut to support Bucks on road (AP)
Andrew Bogut's season is over, but the Milwaukee Bucks' big man still is hitting the road to support his teammates in their first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks beginning Saturday. In his first formal comments to reporters since being hurt earlier this month, Bogut says that as a leader, it's important for him to travel with the team and show support.

Cavs, Magic, Lakers open as favorites (AP)
Maybe Kobe Bryant is too beaten up to last through three playoff rounds against the rest of the West. Perhaps the aging Boston Celtics do have one more run in them, or the Atlanta Hawks are ready to take the next step. Sure, it's easy to think this year's NBA champion will be LeBron James and Cleveland, Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, or the Orlando Magic.

LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal of Cleveland Cavaliers to sit out finale vs. Atlanta Hawks
LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal will both sit out the final regular-season game for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James watches Cavs top Hawks in finale (AP)
In what passed for nothing more than an exhibition game, rookie Jeff Teague set career highs with 24 points and 15 assists and the Atlanta Hawks cruised past the LeBron James-less Cleveland Cavaliers 99-83 in a regular-season finale Wednesday night that had plenty of star power -- on the bench. James finished up his end-of-the-season break, and the Cavaliers also gave Shaquille O'Neal the...

Johnson too much for Bucks; Hawks eye 3-spot
Joe Johnson scored 31 points to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-96 in a matchup between potential first-round playoff opponents Monday night.

Shaquille O'Neal of Cleveland Cavaliers cleared to play, could appear with LeBron James in finale
Shaquille O'Neal has been cleared to return, leaving open the possibility he could appear with LeBron James in Wednesday's finale at Atlanta before the playoffs start over the weekend.

Shaq cleared to return, could play in Cavs' finale
Shaquille O'Neal has been cleared by team doctors and could play in Cleveland's regular-season finale Wednesday at Atlanta.

Shaq, James could return vs. Hawks (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal has been cleared by team doctors and could play in Cleveland's regular-season finale Wednesday at Atlanta. He might be joined by LeBron James, although Cavaliers coach Mike Brown hasn't made any decisions yet. The team will hold a contact practice on Tuesday, and depending how O'Neal fares, Brown could start him against the Hawks.

Crawford's 2nd-half surge whips Wiz in D.C.
Jamal Crawford scored 23 of his 28 points in the second half and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game road losing streak with a 105-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Crawford helps Hawks stay 3rd in East (AP)
Jamal Crawford scored 23 of his 28 points in the second half and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game road losing streak with a 105-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Joe Johnson scored 20 points to help the Hawks remain in third place in the Eastern Conference and sweep the season series with the Wizards.

Hawks reach 50 wins for first time in 12 years
Jamal Crawford scored 15 of his 25 points when Atlanta took the lead in the second period, and the Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 107-101 on Friday night to reach 50 wins for the first time in 12 years.

Hawks climb to 3rd in East with 50th win (AP)
Jamal Crawford scored 15 of his 25 points when Atlanta took the lead in the second period, and the Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 107-101 on Friday night to reach 50 wins for the first time in 12 years. The Hawks were sluggish in the opening minutes, matching their season low for points in a first quarter when they trailed 25-14.

Pistons without Hamilton, Stuckey (AP)
Guards Rodney Stuckey and Richard Hamilton were sidelined for the Detroit Pistons on Friday night against the Miami Heat. Stuckey injured his ribs in a win over Atlanta on Wednesday, while Hamilton has been bothered by ankle problems. They were joined by Chris Wilcox, who has a sore hamstring. Detroit did have Tayshaun Prince available Friday, after he sat out the previous game for personal reasons.

Brown may keep James out for season (AP)
LeBron James' regular season could be over. James was one of four starters missing for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. With home-court advantage already clinched throughout the playoffs, coach Mike Brown didn't rule out his healthy superstar also sitting against Orlando on Sunday and Atlanta on Wednesday.

Injury-riddled Pistons stun Hawks 90-88 (AP)
Ben Gordon scored 22 points and made two key defensive plays in the final minute, leading the injury-riddled Detroit Pistons to a 90-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The win came one night after the Pistons snapped an 11-game losing streak in Philadelphia. Detroit had lost 18 of its previous 20, dating to Feb.

Personal reasons keep Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince out vs. Atlanta Hawks
Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince missed the Pistons' game Wednesday night against Atlanta for personal reasons, according to coach John Kuester.

Hawks star Johnson to miss at least two games
Atlanta Hawks leading scorer Joe Johnson will miss at least the next two games with a sprained right thumb.

Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson out with sprained thumb
Atlanta Hawks leading scorer Joe Johnson will miss at least the next two games with a sprained right thumb.

Bobcats clinch first non-losing season (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 28 points, Boris Diaw nearly had a triple-double, and the Charlotte Bobcats ensured their first non-losing season in their six-year history with a 109-100 victory over the banged-up Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Diaw had 17 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, while a gimpy Stephen Jackson added 15 points for the Bobcats (41-36), who inched closer to their first playoff...

Hawks PG Bibby won't play vs. Bobcats (AP)
Atlanta point guard Mike Bibby has been sidelined with an ingrown toenail, leaving the Hawks without two starters against Charlotte. Leading scorer Joe Johnson didn't make the trip because of a sprained right thumb. Bibby was scratched after he said he couldn't participate in Tuesday's shootaround.

Hawks win 10th straight at home (AP)
Jamal Crawford scored 29 points, Al Horford added 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 91-85 on Saturday night for their 10th straight home victory. The Hawks also handed Detroit its 11th straight loss, the Pistons' worst run since dropping 13 in a row Dec. 15-Jan.

Hawks down Pistons for 10th straight home win
Jamal Crawford scored 29 points, Al Horford added 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 91-85 on Saturday night for their 10th straight home victory.

Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson out with sprained thumb
Atlanta guard Joe Johnson missed the Hawks' game Saturday night against Detroit because of a sprained right thumb.

Hawks G Johnson sits with sprained thumb (AP)
Atlanta guard Joe Johnson missed the Hawks' game Saturday night against Detroit because of a sprained right thumb. Johnson, the Hawks' leading scorer since joining the team in a 2005 sign-and-trade deal with Phoenix, injured his right hand in a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao (hamstring) out against the Atlanta Hawks
Cavaliers reserve forward Anderson Varejao missed his third straight game with a sore left hamstring.

Cavs F Varejao misses third straight (AP)
Cavaliers reserve forward Anderson Varejao of Brazil missed his third straight game with a sore left hamstring. Cavs coach Mike Brown said the team decided to keep Varejao out of Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks as a precaution. Varejao, who injured his hamstring a week ago in a loss at San Antonio, could return for Sunday's game in Boston.

Hawks hand Lakers second straight loss (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are looking to make a lengthy run in the NBA playoffs. Their bench sure appears deep enough for the long haul. Joe Johnson scored 25 points despite an aching thumb, but it was the Atlanta reserves who came up big against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Maurice Evans scored 18, Jamal Crawford added 14 and Zaza Pachulia chipped in with his first double-double in more than a year, leading...

Hawks hand Lakers second straight loss (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Jamal Crawford got plenty of help off the Atlanta bench and the Hawks handed Los Angeles its second straight loss, breezing past the Lakers 109-92 Wednesday night. Kobe Bryant scored 28 points but only eight in the second half as Los Angeles lost back-to-back games for just the fourth time this season.

Hawks bench rules as Lakers lose 2nd straight
Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Jamal Crawford paced another dominating performance by the Atlanta bench and the Hawks handed Los Angeles its second straight loss, breezing past the Lakers 109-92 Wednesday night.

Lakers sit Vujacic after coaching run-in
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says backup guard Sasha Vujacic hasn't played the last two games because of "a little run-in'' with the coaching staff. Jackson says the incident happened during last Friday's game at Oklahoma City. He says Vujacic didn't play at all in the next two contests at Houston and New Orleans because he "hasn't atoned himself for that error.'' Jackson refused Friday to give any more details about the incident. Vujacic says he doesn't know what his coach is talking about. The Lakers are wrapping up a five-game road trip at Atlanta.

Smith, Hawks snap Pacers' 5-game win streak
Josh Smith had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Al Horford added 18 points and 12 boards, and the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Indiana Pacers' five-game winning streak with a 94-84 victory on Sunday.

Hawks win eighth straight at home (AP)
Josh Smith had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Al Horford added 18 points and 12 boards, and the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Indiana Pacers' five-game winning streak with a 94-84 victory on Sunday. The Hawks, who had dropped two of three overall, increased their home winning streak to a season-high eight games.

Sixers' Iguodala has near triple-double (AP)
Andre Iguodala had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Jason Kapono and Elton Brand each added 14 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers won consecutive games for the first time in more than six weeks with a 105-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Samuel Dalembert scored 14 points off the bench, while Jrue Holiday recorded his first career double-double with 13 points and career...

Hot Hawks clinch third straight trip to playoffs
Josh Smith swooped in to slam through Joe Johnson's missed shot just ahead of the buzzer and the Atlanta Hawks finally beat the Orlando Magic, clinching a third straight trip to the playoffs with an 86-84 victory Wednesday night.

Smith dunk at buzzer gets Hawks by Magic (AP)
Josh Smith swooped in to slam through Joe Johnson's missed shot just ahead of the buzzer and the Atlanta Hawks finally beat the Orlando Magic, clinching a third straight trip to the playoffs with an 86-84 victory Wednesday night. The Hawks bounced back from an early 15-2 deficit and overcame going 8:45 in the fourth quarter without a field goal against a division rival that had routed them...

Salmons' 32, late FTs get Bucks by Hawks (AP)
John Salmons scored 32 points, including the tiebreaking free throws with 21.8 seconds remaining, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a come-from-behind 98-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. In a matchup of possible first-round playoff opponents, Salmons and Hawks All-Star Joe Johnson went back and forth down the stretch until the Milwaukee guard, who scored 16 in the fourth quarter,...

Hawks end skid vs. Spurs, make playoffs (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks didn't celebrate clinching their third straight playoff berth. The Hawks showed against the San Antonio Spurs that they have reason to aim for bigger goals than simply qualifying for the postseason. Marvin Williams scored 26 points to lead three scorers with 20 or more points and the Hawks beat San Antonio 119-114 in overtime on Sunday night for their first win over the Spurs...

Hawks down Spurs in OT, clinch playoff berth
Marvin Williams scored 26 points to lead three scorers with 20 or more points and the Atlanta Hawks beat San Antonio 119-114 in overtime on Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth.

Hawks' Johnson returns, hits OT winner (AP)
Joe Johnson missed every shot he took for three quarters, but he found his sweet spot for his most important attempt with only a tenth of a second to spare in overtime. Johnson sank a fallaway jumper over three Charlotte defenders just before time expired to lift the Atlanta Hawks past the Bobcats, 93-92 in overtime on Friday night.

Johnson beats buzzer in OT as Hawks top Cats
Joe Johnson sank a fallaway jumper over three Charlotte defenders just before time expired to lift the Atlanta Hawks past the Bobcats, 93-92 in overtime on Friday night.

Bosh's late basket gets Raptors by Hawks (AP)
Chris Bosh put a poor shooting performance behind him in a big way for the Toronto Raptors. Bosh hit a 16-foot jumper with 2.1 seconds left and the Raptors ended a five-game losing streak with a 106-105 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday night. "I shot it with confidence, and there wasn't a doubt in my mind that it (was) going in," said Bosh.

Bosh's late jumper helps Raptors stop Hawks
Chris Bosh hit a 16-foot jumper with 2.1 seconds left and the Toronto Raptors ended a five-game losing streak with a 106-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Bosh's late basket gets Raptors by Hawks (AP)
Chris Bosh hit a 16-foot jumper with 2.1 seconds left and the Toronto Raptors ended a five-game losing streak with a 106-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Bosh was 6 of 19 from the field and finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. He made a second-quarter layup to become the first player in franchise history to reach the 10,000-point plateau.

Crawford's big 2nd quarter lifts Hawks (AP)
Jamal Crawford had one of those second quarters that made it a lot easier for the Atlanta Hawks to play without Joe Johnson for the first time this season. Crawford hit a 30-footer at the buzzer to cap his game-breaking, 15-point period and the Hawks ran away from the woeful New Jersey Nets, 108-84 on Tuesday night.

New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris out with upper respiratory illness
Nets Point guard Devin Harris is going to miss the New Jersey's game with the Atlanta Hawks with an upper respiratory illness.

Hawks' sharp shooting stops Pistons' comeback
Joe Johnson scored 26 points and Atlanta Hawks had their best shooting game of the season but still had to hold off Detroit's late comeback to beat the Pistons 112-99 on Saturday night.

Hot-shooting Hawks rip Pistons 126-99 (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 26 points and Atlanta Hawks had their best shooting game of the season but still had to hold off Detroit's late comeback to beat the Pistons 112-99 on Saturday night. The Hawks took a 28-point lead in the second quarter but suffered a second-half letdown. Atlanta kept its lead in double figures from the 7:17 mark of the opening quarter until Detroit's Ben Gordon scored...

Crawford's 29 carry Hawks over Wizards (AP)
As he sits on the bench at the start of each game, Jamal Crawford analyzes the opposition, the defenses they are employing, and the flow of the game. The Atlanta Hawks are sure glad their sixth-man extraordinaire is a quick study. Crawford scored 29 points and the Hawks avoided a three-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 105-99 Thursday night.

Replay, Chandler's block give Knicks win (AP)

Upon further review, the Atlanta Hawks still can't beat the New York Knicks. The Knicks beat the Hawks for the third time this season, holding on for a 99-98 victory Monday night when video replay showed Al Horford's basket came after the buzzer. Wilson Chandler blocked Josh Smith's drive to the hoop with 1.7 seconds to play and the ball bounced out to Horford in the lane.

New York Knicks' Tracey McGrady sits out against Atlanta Hawks because of soreness
Tracy McGrady is sitting out the Knicks' game against Atlanta because of soreness.

Knicks' McGrady sits with soreness (AP)
Tracy McGrady is sitting out the Knicks' game against Atlanta because of soreness. McGrady had played all nine games since New York acquired him from Houston at last month's trade deadline, but decided to rest Monday night in the Knicks' third game in four nights. McGrady is still trying to get in shape after playing only limited minutes in six games in December after returning from...

Miami Heat guard Rafer Alston suspended from team indefinitely
Miami Heat guard Rafer Alston, who did not attend Miami's home victory over Atlanta on Saturday night, is considering retirement, according to sources close to the situation.

Heat suspend PG Alston indefinitely (AP)
Rafer Alston's future with the Miami Heat is in serious doubt. The 11th-year point guard has been suspended by the team, which made the announcement about two hours after beating Atlanta on Saturday night. Alston was not at the arena for the game, with the Heat saying he was inactive for personal reasons and coach Erik Spoelstra only saying more details would likely be released Sunday.

Wade, Beasley fuel big 4th as Heat beat Hawks
Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, and Michael Beasley capped a big fourth quarter with seven consecutive points in the final two minutes, helping the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-94 Saturday night.

Wade, Beasley lead Heat past Hawks (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, and Michael Beasley capped a big fourth quarter with seven consecutive points in the final two minutes, helping the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-94 Saturday night. Beasley scored 14 of his 22 points in the final period, and his late spurt gave the Heat a six-point lead.

Josh Smith helps Hawks hold off Warriors (AP)

Josh Smith scored a season-high 29 points and Al Horford added 27 points and 15 rebounds as the surging Atlanta Hawks held off the Golden State Warriors 127-122 on Friday night. Atlanta, which has won four straight and six of seven, improved to 25-7 at home. The Hawks had six players in double figures, including Mike Bibby, who had a season-high 23 points, and Jamal Crawford, who scored 12 of his...

Smith, Hawks outlast Warriors, win fourth in row
Josh Smith scored a season-high 29 points and Al Horford added 27 points and 13 rebounds as the surging Atlanta Hawks held off the Golden State Warriors 127-122 on Friday night.

Wife of Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson files for divorce in Atlanta
The same day the Philadelphia 76ers announced that guard Allen Iverson would not return for the rest of the season, his wife filed for divorce in Atlanta.

Iverson's wife files for divorce (AP)
The same day the Philadelphia 76ers announced that guard Allen Iverson would not return for the rest of the season, his wife filed for divorce in Atlanta. In papers filed Tuesday in Fulton County Superior Court, Tawanna Iverson said their 8 1/2 -year marriage is "irretrievably broken." She asks for full custody of the couple's five children, child support and alimony.

Hawks win third straight, defeat 76ers (AP)

Marvin Williams scored 21 points and Jamal Crawford added 20 to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 112-93 victory over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Joe Johnson added 18 points, Al Horford had 12 and Mike Bibby 11 for the Hawks, who have won three straight and five of six. The 76ers, who have lost four in a row and seven of nine, were led by Lou Williams, who had 30 points.

Balanced Hawks soar over 76ers, win 3rd in row
Marvin Williams scored 21 points and Jamal Crawford added 20 to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 112-93 victory over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Swollen knee may shelve Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng vs. Atlanta Hawks
Luol Deng will be a game-time decision against the Hawks.

Hawks pull away from short-handed Bulls (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 21 points, Josh Smith added 17 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Chicago Bulls 116-92 Monday night for their fourth win in five games. Marvin Williams had 18 points as Atlanta pulled away down the stretch after its 18-point, second-quarter lead was cut to five early in the fourth.

Johnson takes over in OT to drive Hawks to win
Joe Johnson scored nine of his 24 points in overtime, Josh Smith had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks ended Milwaukee's winning streak at six with a 106-102 victory Sunday night.

Hawks snap Bucks' win streak in OT (AP)

Joe Johnson scored nine of his 24 points in overtime, Josh Smith had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks ended Milwaukee's winning streak at six with a 106-102 victory Sunday night. The Bucks lost for the first time since trading for John Salmons, who finished with a season-high 32 points, including a straightaway 3-pointer that cut it to 103-102 with 9.7 seconds left in the extra...

Mavericks ride Nowitzki's 37 past Hawks in OT
Dirk Nowitzki scored 37 points, Jason Kidd had 19 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-103 in overtime on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.

Kidd's triple-double gets Mavs by Hawks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 37 points, Jason Kidd had 19 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-103 in overtime on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Kidd had his first triple-double this season and 104th of his career, third-most in NBA history behind Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson.

Atlanta Hawks owner says team will be 'very competitive' for Zydrunas Ilgauskas' signature
Atlanta Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. says the team will be "very competitive" in its pursuit of Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who was waived Thursday by the Washington Wizards.

Hawks definitely interested in Ilgauskas (AP)
Atlanta Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. says the team will be "very competitive" in its pursuit of Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who was waived Thursday by the Washington Wizards. Gearon, one of the Atlanta-based members of the Hawks' ownership group, says in an e-mail to The Associated Press the Hawks "are definitely interested" in the 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas.

Caron Butler is game-time decision for Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks' Caron Butler will be a game-time decision for Friday's game vs. Atlanta.

Smith nets season high as Hawks edge Wolves
Josh Smith scored a season-high 27 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-92 on Wednesday night.

Josh Smith scores 27 to lift Hawks (AP)

Josh Smith scored a season-high 27 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-92 on Wednesday night. Al Horford finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won nine of 11 at home to improve to 22-6 at Philips Arena. Despite 19 points and 12 rebounds from Kevin Love, Minnesota remained stuck with five road wins, tied with Sacramento for...

Hawks pick up rare Utah win over wounded Jazz
Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Josh Smith added 18 as the Atlanta Hawks won in Utah for the first time in 17 years, beating the short-handed Jazz 105-100 on Monday night.

Hawks snap 17-year losing streak in Utah (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Josh Smith added 18 as the Atlanta Hawks won in Utah for the first time in 17 years, beating the short-handed Jazz 105-100 on Monday night. Johnson scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer with 2:28 left that gave the Hawks a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

Utah Jazz sit Deron Williams, Andrei Kirilenko against Atlanta Hawks
The Utah Jazz are playing without All-Star Deron Williams and forward Andrei Kirilenko against the Atlanta Hawks.

Undermanned Warriors rally to beat Hawks (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks lost their big lead, then their composure and finally a game that could haunt them in their quest to win the NBA's Southeast Division. Stephen Curry scored 32 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the final minute after a technical foul on Jamal Crawford to help the Golden State Warriors rally from an 18-point deficit and beat the Atlanta Hawks 108-104 on Sunday night.

Red-hot Curry paces Warriors past Hawks
Stephen Curry scored 32 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the final minute after a technical foul on Jamal Crawford to help the Golden State Warriors rally from an 18-point deficit and beat the Atlanta Hawks 108-104 on Sunday night.

Curry shines as shorthanded Warriors tip Hawks
Stephen Curry scored 32 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the final minute after a technical foul on Jamal Crawford to help the Golden State Warriors rally from an 18-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 108-104 on Sunday night.

Corey Maggette, Ronny Turiaf sit as Golden State Warriors visit Atlanta Hawks
Golden State Warriors forwards Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf have been scratched from the game Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks.

Warriors without Fs Maggette, Turiaf (AP)
Golden State Warriors forwards Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf have been scratched from the game Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Maggette traveled to Los Angeles to have his strained left hamstring examined. Turiaf missed the game with an illness. That left the short-handed Warriors with only eight healthy players available for the game against the Hawks, who have the fourth-best record in the...

Stoudemire, Hill get Suns by Hawks 88-80 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points for his ninth straight game over 20 to lead the Phoenix Suns to an 88-80 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Grant Hill added 16 points for the Suns, who used a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull away. Josh Smith led Atlanta with 21 points and Joe Johnson scored 19 points.

Horford has career-high 31, Hawks roll (AP)

Al Horford and the Atlanta Hawks didn't allow themselves to fall into that trap of underestimating a losing team in disarray after making two trades in less than 24 hours. Horford scored a career-high 31 points in his 200th NBA game, and the Hawks sent the wheeling-and-dealing Los Angeles Clippers reeling to their sixth straight loss with a 110-92 victory Wednesday night.

Heat get past short-handed Hawks 94-76 (AP)

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra believes two days can change the Heat's season. Two wins in two days at least lifted the team's mood entering the All-Star break. Jermaine O'Neal scored 19 points, Dwyane Wade had 18 and Miami took advantage of Atlanta's thin bench to beat the Hawks 94-76 on Wednesday night.

Atlanta Hawks without Jamal Crawford, Zaza Pachulia against the Miami Heat
The Atlanta Hawks are without guard Jamal Crawford and backup center Zaza Pachulia against the Miami Heat.

Crawford shines in 4th, Hawks win (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 28 points, including fourth 3-pointers in the fourth quarter that helped the Atlanta Hawks pull away from the Memphis Grizzlies for a 108-94 victory Tuesday night. Crawford scored 14 points in the final period, and on 5 of 7 from 3-point range in the game. Josh Smith added 17 for the Hawks and Marvin Williams and Al Horford scored 15 each as Atlanta snapped a three-game road...

Snowed-out Washington Wizards-Atlanta Hawks game on March 11
The snowed out game between the Hawks and the Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11.

Hawks-Wizards rescheduled for March 11 (AP)
The snowed-out game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11. The game was supposed to be played Saturday but was postponed because of a blizzard that dumped 2 feet of snow on the nation's capital. Both teams played in other cities Friday night, and the storm prevented them from traveling to the area.

Snowstorm forces Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards postponement
The game between the Hawks and Wizards has been postponed because of the blizzard that battered the Mid-Atlantic region.

Hawks-Wizards postponed due to blizzard (AP)
The game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been postponed because of the blizzard that battered the Mid-Atlantic region. The NBA said on Saturday that neither the Hawks or Wizards could fly to Washington after their games Friday night. The Wizards played at Orlando and the Hawks hosted the Bulls.

Bulls end 3-game skid, keep Heat reeling (AP)

Luol Deng scored 25 points, Derrick Rose added 24 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 95-91 Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. After blowing a fourth-quarter lead the previous night at Atlanta, the Bulls showed the poise that led to five straight wins before this skid and prevailed even though they were missing the injured Joakim Noah and suspended Tyrus Thomas.

Aldridge helps rally Blazers past Spurs (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 96-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The Spurs led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter but the Blazers made it 85-83 on Nicolas Batum's layup. After Manu Ginobili hit a jumper for the Spurs, Martell Webster's 3-pointer narrowed it to 87-86 with 3:38 left.

Smith's triple-double pushes Hawks past Bulls
Josh Smith posted his second career triple-double and the Atlanta Hawks recovered in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 91-81 on Friday night.

Josh Smith's triple-double lifts Hawks (AP)

Josh Smith posted his second career triple-double and the Atlanta Hawks recovered in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 91-81 on Friday night. Smith had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as the Hawks recovered after trailing by six to open the final period. The Hawks took the lead with two 8-0 runs in the fourth.

Grizzlies F Arthur ready to return (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur, who has not played this season while recovering from surgery in October, plans to make his debut Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The 6-foot-9 Arthur, in his second season out of Kansas, was cleared to play and began full-contact practice on Thursday.

Johnson, Crawford lift Hawks past Clips (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 34 points, Jamal Crawford added 22, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a nine-point, fourth-quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-97 on Wednesday night. The Hawks, coming off consecutive road losses at Orlando and Oklahoma City, improved to 20-5 at home. Chris Kaman and Eric Gordon each scored 17 points for Los Angeles.

Durant's 33 lift Thunder over Hawks (AP)

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 11 rebounds, Jeff Green added 19 points and two key baskets down the stretch, and the Oklahoma City Thunder recovered after letting a 13-point lead slip away to beat the Atlanta Hawks 106-99 on Tuesday night. Durant became the first player since Allen Iverson nine seasons ago to score at least 25 points in 22 consecutive games and came up big down the stretch.

Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith becomes youngest to block 1,000 shots in NBA
Josh Smith of the Hawks has become the youngest player to block 1,000 shots in the NBA.

Josh Smith youngest to get 1,000 blocks (AP)
Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks has become the youngest player to block 1,000 shots in the NBA. Smith recorded his 1,000th block with 8:29 left in the first quarter Tuesday night when he swatted away a shot by Oklahoma City's Nenad Krstic. Smith reached 1,000 blocks at the age of 24 years and 59 days, more than a year younger than the previous record holder.

Orlando Magic's Stan Van Gundy will coach in All-Star Game
Stan Van Gundy will coach the East in the All-Star game after the Orlando Magic edged Atlanta for the second-best record in the conference through January.

Magic beat Hawks, claim Southeast lead (AP)

Dwight Howard had 31 points and 19 rebounds and the Orlando Magic coasted to a 104-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. The Magic took over first place in the Southeast Division with the victory and beat the Hawks for the third straight time this season. Rashard Lewis added 17 points, Ryan Anderson had 16 and J.J.

Howard dominates as Magic cruise past Hawks
Dwight Howard had 31 points and 19 rebounds and the Orlando Magic coasted to a 104-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

Hawks sweep Celtics for first time since '98-99
Joe Johnson scored 16 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks beat Boston 100-91 on Friday night to complete their first season sweep of the Celtics in 11 years.

Hawks finish season sweep of Celtics (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 16 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks beat Boston 100-91 on Friday night to complete their first season sweep of the Celtics in 11 years. Jamal Crawford had 28 points as the Hawks recovered after Boston cut a 14-point deficit to one in the third quarter. The Hawks (30-15) completed the four-game sweep of the regular-season series to move one-half game...

Hawks aiming for season sweep of Celtics (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are trying to show they belong with the elite teams in the Eastern Conference. A four-game sweep of the Boston Celtics would be an impressive way to make the statement. The Hawks will try to complete the regular-season sweep of the Celtics on Friday night. They will play another important conference game Saturday at Orlando.

Duncan has 21 and 27 as Spurs beat Hawks (AP)

Tim Duncan grabbed a career-high 27 rebounds and scored 21 points, and the San Antonio Spurs ended their three-game slide with a 105-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Antonio McDyess added 17 points for the Spurs, who won for just the second time in seven games and finally got a victory four games into their season-long, six-game homestand.

Tony Parker leaves vs. Atlanta Hawks with sprained ankle
Spurs guard Tony Parker was helped to the locker room against the Atlanta Hawks after appearing to hurt his left ankle Wednesday night.

Celtics F Scalabrine cleared to return (AP)
Boston Celtics backup forward Brian Scalabrine has been cleared to play after missing two games with a separated right shoulder. Coach Doc Rivers said Scalabrine showed no sign of injury during practice Tuesday. The Celtics leave Wednesday for games in Orlando on Thursday and Atlanta on Friday. In 33 games, three as a starter, Scalabrine is averaging 1.8 points and 10.3 minutes.

Hawks snare first victory in Houston since 1999
Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a 10-game losing streak in Houston with a 102-95 victory over the Rockets on Monday night.

Hawks snap 10-game skid in Houston (AP)

Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a 10-game losing streak in Houston with a 102-95 victory over the Rockets on Monday night. Joe Johnson scored 20 points and Jamal Crawford added 17 as the Hawks won in the Toyota Center for the first time in seven visits.

Crawford, Horford lead Hawks by Bobcats (AP)

The Charlotte Bobcats were one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Hawks took care of that with two dominating quarters. Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, Al Horford had 23 and Atlanta overwhelmed the Bobcats in the first and third periods on the way to a 103-89 victory Friday night that snapped Charlotte's six-game winning streak.

Crawford soars as Hawks overwhelm Bobcats
Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, Al Horford had 23 and the Atlanta Hawks overwhelmed Charlotte with dominating performances in the first and third quarters, beating the Bobcats 103-89 Friday night.

Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton leaves after hurting right ankle
Charlotte guard Raymond Felton has been helped off the court in Atlanta after injuring his right ankle against the Hawks.

10 players donate $1K per point to Haiti (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was one of 10 NBA players donating $1,000 for every point he scored to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund on Friday. The players taking part, all clients of the Wasserman Media Group, included rookie of the year Derrick Rose, Atlanta All-Star Joe Johnson, rookie Tyreke Evans of Sacramento and veteran Antawn Jamison of Washington.

Reserve Crawford lifts Hawks past Kings (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 20 points to lead a strong effort by Atlanta's backups, and the Hawks bounced back from a sluggish start to beat the Sacramento Kings 108-97 on Wednesday night. Crawford, perhaps the NBA's top sixth man, led the Hawks in scoring for the 14th time this season, also knocking down the 22nd four-point play of his career.

NBA denies Atlanta Hawks' protest over shot-clock gaffe
The NBA has denied the Atlanta Hawks' protest over a shot-clock error.

Hawks' protest over shot clock denied (AP)
The NBA has denied the Atlanta Hawks' protest over a shot-clock error. Commissioner David Stern ruled the mistake didn't have a "clear impact" on last month's loss at Cleveland. The Hawks protested their Dec. 30 defeat after officials failed to notice that the 24-second clock was not reset after a miss by Cleveland with 1:56 remaining.

Durant, Thunder snap Hawks' 3-game streak
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Jeff Green had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended the Atlanta Hawks' three-game winning streak with a 94-91 victory Monday.

Thunder snap Hawks' 3-game win streak (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Jeff Green had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended the Atlanta Hawks' three-game winning streak with a 94-91 victory Monday. Oklahoma City improved to 15-4 against the Eastern Conference. Durant made his first 14 free-throw attempts before his 15th bounced off the rim in the final seconds.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison sidelined by mild concussion
Oklahoma City center Nick Collison is sitting out Monday's game against Atlanta after sustaining a mild concussion in the win over Miami.

Hawks' buzzer-beater drops Suns
The Atlanta Hawks worked up a play that was supposed to produce an easy basket and overtime.

Crawford sends off Suns with buzzer-beating 3
Jamal Crawford hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap an Atlanta comeback in the final seconds, giving the Hawks a 102-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Hawks top Suns on Crawford's 3 at buzzer (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks worked up a play that was supposed to produce an easy basket and overtime. The plan went awry. The result was even better. Jamal Crawford hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap an Atlanta comeback in the final seconds, giving the Hawks a 102-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Hawks win third straight, beat Wizards (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 24 points, Jamal Crawford added 22 and the Atlanta Hawks won their third straight game with a sluggish 94-82 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Despite 25 points from Antawn Jamison, the Wizards lost their third straight and seventh in their last nine as the team tries to play through problems related to Gilbert Arenas' suspension.

Celtics coach Rivers fined $25,000 (AP)
The NBA has fined Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers $25,000 for an argument with officials that led to two quick technicals and an ejection. The fine was announced Wednesday by NBA disciplinarian Stu Jackson. Rivers was irate over a flagrant foul called on Glen "Big Baby" Davis with 6:16 left in Monday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Johnson scores 36 as Hawks master Celts again
Joe Johnson scored 36 points, going 5 of 7 from 3-point range, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 102-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Johnson has 36, Hawks beat Celtics again (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 36 points, going 5 of 7 from 3-point range, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 102-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night. The Celtics have dropped only 10 games all season and three have been to Atlanta, which had lost seven straight to Boston coming into the season. Rajon Rondo had 26 points and seven assists for Boston.

Celtics F Wallace out with sore foot (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace will miss Monday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sore left forefoot. Wallace was replaced in the starting lineup by Brian Scalabrine. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said a few minutes before the game that Wallace had trouble pushing off when he jumped so coach Doc Rivers decided to give him the night off.

Redick, Magic run past Hawks
J.J. Redick scored 17 points in place of an injured Vince Carter, and the Orlando Magic ended a four-game losing streak with a 113-81 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Carter-less Magic rout Hawks, snap skid (AP)

J.J. Redick scored 17 points in place of an injured Vince Carter, and the Orlando Magic ended a four-game losing streak with a 113-81 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Matt Barnes finished with 18 points, and reserve Jason Williams added 14 to help the Magic build a 38-point lead and stay atop the Southeast Division.

Crawford's key 3s lift Hawks by Celtics (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 18 points, including two crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics for the second time this season, 93-85 Friday night. Trailing 45-39 at the half, the Hawks dominated the third quarter and pushed their lead as high as 15 points. Boston fought back and pulled within two in the final period, but Crawford stymied the visiting...

Hawks hold off Celtics as Crawford seals victory
Jamal Crawford scored 18 points, including two crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics for the second time this season, 93-85 Friday night.

Hot-shooting Hawks ride Crawford's 29 by Nets
Jamal Crawford and the Atlanta Hawks used one of their best shooting nights of the season to end a four-game losing streak and beat the struggling New Jersey Nets.

Hawks end 4-game skid, beat Nets 119-89 (AP)

Jamal Crawford and the Atlanta Hawks used one of their best shooting nights of the season to end a four-game losing streak and beat the struggling New Jersey Nets 119-89 on Wednesday night. Crawford scored 29 points and Joe Johnson added 20 while sitting out the fourth quarter. The Hawks, coming off their worst offensive performance of the season, set a season high by making 13 3-pointers,...

Heat jump out to early lead, rout reeling Hawks
Dwyane Wade had 28 points and eight rebounds, Michael Beasley scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half and the Miami Heat took control in the opening minutes on the way to beating the Atlanta Hawks 92-75 on Monday night.

Wade, Beasley lift Heat by sliding Hawks (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 28 points and eight rebounds, Michael Beasley scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half and the Miami Heat took control in the opening minutes on the way to beating the Atlanta Hawks 92-75 on Monday night. Udonis Haslem scored 12 points and Quentin Richardson added 10 rebounds for Miami, which snapped a three-game losing streak and moved within 3 1/2 games of Atlanta for the No.

Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal sits vs. Atlanta Hawks with strained groin, hip flexor
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal is out of the lineup against the Atlanta Hawks with a strained groin and hip flexor.

Rose has 30 as Bulls win fourth in a row (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 101-93 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth straight win. For all the speculation about coach Vinny Del Negro's job status, the Bulls are playing their best ball of the year. And so is Rose, who finished two points shy of a career high he set against Atlanta last month.

Robinson's 41 power Knicks' OT win over Hawks
Nate Robinson scored 11 of his 41 points in overtime in a dramatic return to New York's lineup, and the Knicks beat the Hawks 112-108 on Friday night for their second win in Atlanta this season.

Robinson has 41 in return as Knicks win (AP)

Nate Robinson scored 11 of his 41 points in overtime in a dramatic return to New York's lineup, and the Knicks beat the Hawks 112-108 on Friday night for their second win in Atlanta this season. Playing for the first time since Dec. 1, Robinson entered the game with 3:01 remaining in the opening period.

James' 48, Varejao's late 3 lift Cavs (AP)

Anderson Varejao made his first career 3-pointer with 17.2 seconds left -- a 25th birthday present to teammate LeBron James -- to give Cleveland a 106-101 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, the Cavaliers' 11th victory in 12 games. James scored a season-high 48 points with 10 rebounds for the Cavs.

Cavs lock up high-flying Hawks late to seal win
The Cleveland Cavaliers held Atlanta scoreless for almost nine minutes to open the fourth quarter and scored the first 10 points of the period to break open a close game and beat the Hawks 95-84 on Tuesday night.

Cavs pull away late, beat Hawks 95-84 (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers held Atlanta scoreless for almost nine minutes to open the fourth quarter and scored the first 10 points of the period to break open a close game and beat the Hawks 95-84 on Tuesday night. Mo Williams had 20 points to lead the Cavaliers, who won in their return to Philips Arena since completing a dominant four-game sweep of the Hawks in the second round of last season's...

Grizzlies F Gay out with sprained ankle (AP)
Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay was inactive for Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards because of a sprained left ankle, leaving Memphis without its leading scorer. Gay first injured the ankle Dec. 16 in the Grizzlies' 110-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He left the game but played in the four games since, averaging almost 19 points over that span.

Horford's 25 and 19 get Hawks by Pacers (AP)

Atlanta coach Mike Woodson wanted to see more consistency from his team Saturday night. He'll settle for another road victory. The Hawks relied on their rugged inside tandem of Al Horford and Josh Smith to overwhelm sluggish Indiana, 110-98. Horford finished with 25 points and a season-high 19 rebounds.

Horford's season-high 19 boards boost Hawksboost
Al Horford had 25 points and a season-high 19 rebounds Saturday night, leading the Atlanta Hawks past the Indiana Pacers, 110-98.

Smith has 41 with 10 3s to lift Nuggets (AP)

J.R. Smith came off the bench to score a season-high 41 points, hitting 10 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-104 Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony added 24 points and rookie Ty Lawson, starting in place of the injured Chauncey Billups (groin), had 16, helping Denver win its sixth in a row at home.

Smith comes off bench, nets 41 to lead Nuggets
J.R. Smith came off the bench to score a season-high 41 points, hitting 10 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-104 Wednesday night.

Hawks top Wolves, tie best start in team history
Jamal Crawford scored 26 points and Joe Johnson added 21 points and six assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 112-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Hawks match best start in team history (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 26 points and Joe Johnson added 21 points and six assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 112-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Al Horford had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Mike Bibby added 18 points and six assists for the Hawks (20-7), who tied the best start in franchise history.

Bulls end Hawks' streak behind Rose's 32 points
Derrick Rose scored a career-high 32 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a season-high 40 points from Joe Johnson to beat Atlanta 101-98 in overtime Saturday night and snap the Hawks' six-game win streak.

Rose scores 32, Bulls beat Hawks in OT (AP)

Derrick Rose scored a career-high 32 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a season-high 40 points from Joe Johnson to beat Atlanta 101-98 in overtime Saturday night and snap the Hawks' six-game win streak. The Bulls, who trailed by as much as 14 in the first half, momentarily took the lead in the fourth.

Third-quarter run helps Hawks to 6th straight
Josh Smith scored 16 points, Marvin Williams added 15 and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth straight game with a 96-83 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Hawks ride big 3rd to sixth straight win (AP)

Josh Smith scored 16 points, Marvin Williams added 15 and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth straight game with a 96-83 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Al Horford and Joe Johnson each finished with 12 points as Hawks coach Mike Woodson rested his starters in the fourth quarter. Atlanta improved to 12-2 at home, best in the Eastern Conference.

Johnson helps Hawks win fifth straight (AP)

Joe Johnson keeps finding himself on the bench in the fourth quarter. The Hawks star doesn't mind a bit. Johnson already had 26 points by the end of the third, giving him a chance to sit the rest of the way as Atlanta romped to its fifth straight victory, 110-97 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Hawks bounce lowly Nets for 4th straight victory
Maurice Evans scored 22 points, and Joe Johnson added 21 points and 10 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Jersey Nets 130-107 on Sunday for their fourth straight win.

Hawks ride Johnson, rout Nets 130-107 (AP)

Maurice Evans scored 22 points, and Joe Johnson added 21 points and 10 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Jersey Nets 130-107 on Sunday for their fourth straight win. Devin Harris, who started despite a sprained left pinky finger, scored 23 points for the Nets, who allowed a season high in points in their third consecutive loss -- dropping the NBA's worst record to 2-22.

Nets G Douglas-Roberts has knee injury (AP)
Coach Kiki Vandeweghe says the New Jersey Nets are awaiting results of an MRI that Chris Douglas-Roberts had on his left knee. Vandeweghe wasn't sure how Douglas-Roberts, who scored seven points in 38 minutes of a 107-91 loss Friday at Indiana, was injured. Trenton Hassell started in Douglas-Roberts' small forward spot Sunday against Atlanta.

Balanced Hawks rout Raptors again (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 20 points, Jamal Crawford and Maurice Evans each had 15, and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Raptors another double-digit loss, beating Toronto 111-89 on Friday night. Zaza Pachulia scored 14 points, Jeff Teague had 11 and Al Horford scored 10 for Atlanta, which has won three straight and five of seven.

Othello Hunter activated by Hawks - Othello Hunter (F) Atlanta Hawks
Othello Hunter has been activated for Thursday's game against the Raptors, largely because of Joe Smith's (dislocated thumb) absence.

Crawford has 29 as Hawks rout Bulls (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks opened the second half with a 20-4 run and beat the Chicago Bulls 118-83 on Wednesday night. The Bulls, who have lost five straight and nine of 10, remained close only in the first period. Atlanta pushed its lead to double digits for good on a jam by Josh Smith with 5:17 remaining in the first half.

Knicks send Nets back to losing ways (AP)
Larry Hughes scored 16 of his 25 points in the third quarter, and the New York Knicks sent the New Jersey Nets back to their losing ways with a 106-97 victory Sunday. Al Harrington had 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks, who capped a strong week with their third win in four games. New York routed Phoenix and won at Atlanta during the week, with its only loss coming at Eastern Conference...

Johnson's 31 help Hawks stop 5-game slide
Joe Johnson scored 31 points and the Atlanta Hawks ended a streak of five winless trips to Dallas with an 80-75 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night.

Johnson helps Hawks end skid in Dallas (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 31 points and the Atlanta Hawks ended a streak of five winless trips to Dallas with an 80-75 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night. Josh Smith added 12 points, and Marvin Williams pulled down a career-high 15 rebounds to help the Hawks hand the Mavericks a second consecutive defeat for the first time this season.

Turkoglu's OT jumper ends Raptors' skid (AP)

Two days ago, everything was going wrong for the Toronto Raptors. They had given up 146 points in a loss at Atlanta - the second-most allowed in the team's 15-year history - extending their losing streak to five games. Discontent led to a closed-door team meeting Friday morning. On Friday night, Hedo Turkoglu's jumper with 8.1 seconds left in overtime capped a 109-107 victory over the...

Smith ejected in Hawks' loss to Knicks (AP)

Josh Smith was in the locker room when the Atlanta Hawks were trying to find a way to stop the New York Knicks' cuts to the basket. Smith, ejected in the second quarter, proved to be a crucial missing piece. Al Harrington scored 27 points, Chris Duhon had 25 points and 10 assists and the Knicks used an effective combination of 3-pointers and drives to the basket to beat the Hawks 114-107 on...

Struggling Knicks knock off Hawks in Atlanta
Al Harrington scored 27 points, Chris Duhon had 25 points and 10 assists and the New York Knicks used an effective combination of 3-pointers and drives to the basket to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-107 on Friday night.

Hawks score 146 in rout of Raptors (AP)

Al Horford had 24 points to lead nine scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks enjoyed their best offensive night in 16 years to beat the slumping Toronto Raptors 146-115 on Wednesday night. The Hawks had their highest-scoring game since Jan. 30, 1993, when they beat Philadelphia 149-123. They had nine players in double figures for the first time since Dec.

Magic run road streak to 6, beat Knicks (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 13 of his season-high 26 points in the third quarter, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 114-102 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 16 rebounds for the Eastern Conference leaders, who capped a perfect three-game trip over the holiday weekend that started with an impressive win at division rival Atlanta on...

Wallace grabs 18 boards to help Pistons nab win
Ben Wallace had 18 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, to help the undermanned Detroit Pistons end a seven-game losing streak with a 94-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.

Undermanned Pistons hold off Hawks (AP)

Ben Wallace had 18 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, to help the undermanned Detroit Pistons end a seven-game losing streak with a 94-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Rodney Stuckey had 23 points and eight assists for Detroit, which was again without starters Richard Hamilton (ankle), Tayshaun Prince (back) and Ben Gordon (ankle).

Backcourt play helps Hawks end two-game skid
Jamal Crawford scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Mike Bibby added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Crawford's 11 in 4th help Hawks by 76ers (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Mike Bibby added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Josh Smith scored 20 and Al Horford had 15 for the Hawks, who responded with a road win one night after falling 93-76 to the Orlando Magic.

Magic dump high-flying Hawks behind Howard
Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-76 on Thursday night.

Howard, Magic deal Hawks first home loss (AP)

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-76 on Thursday night. The Hawks, attempting to tie Phoenix for the NBA's best record, dropped to 11-4. They missed a chance to improve to 8-0 at home for the first time since 1993-94.

Suns cruise past weary Pistons 117-91 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and Steve Nash added 20 for Phoenix, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch the Suns rout road-weary Detroit 117-91 Sunday night for the Pistons' fifth straight loss. Nash made 7 of 8 shots and had nine assists. Jason Richardson scored 17 as the Suns (11-3), with six players in double figures, improved to 5-0 at home and tied Atlanta and Orlando for the best...

Hornets snap Hawks' 7-game win streak (AP)

Rookie Darren Collison had 22 points and 11 assists for his first double-double, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight while snapping the Atlanta Hawks' seven-game winning streak, 96-88 on Saturday night. Fellow rookie Marcus Thornton scored 21 for the resurgent Hornets, who made 12 of 17 3-point attempts.

Collison, Hornets snap Hawks' 7-game streak
Rookie Darren Collison had 22 points and 11 assists for his first career double-double, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight while snapping the Atlanta Hawks' seven-game winning streak, 96-88 on Saturday night.

Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby leaves with sprained ankle
Atlanta Hawks starting guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Hawks' game in New Orleans on Saturday night.

Hawks G Bibby sprains left ankle (AP)
Atlanta starting guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Hawks' game in New Orleans on Saturday night. Bibby appeared to roll the ankle while coming down from a jump shot about five minutes into the game. Team officials said he would not return. Bibby came in averaging 10.7 points and 4.2 assists in a little more than 31 minutes a game.

Hawks win seventh straight on put-back (AP)

Josh Smith soared through the lane to drop in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks won their seventh in a row, beating the Houston Rockets 105-103 Friday night to maintain the NBA's best record. Marvin Williams scored a season-high 29 points, but it was Smith, who spent most of the fourth quarter on the bench because of foul trouble, who came through at the end.

Smith soars to rescue as Hawks win 7th straight
Josh Smith soared through the lane to drop in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks won their seventh in a row, beating the Houston Rockets 105-103 Friday night to maintain the NBA's best record.

Johnson has 30, Hawks win sixth straight (AP)

Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating the Miami Heat 105-90 on Wednesday night to reclaim a share of the NBA's best record. Johnson scored 30 points on the heels of a 35-point effort against Portland on Monday.

Johnson leads Hawks past Blazers in OT (AP)

Joe Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks solved Portland's defense in time to beat the Trail Blazers 99-95 on Monday night. The Hawks, who won at Portland on Nov. 3, swept the season series for the first time since the 1996-97 season. Josh Smith had 20 points and 16 rebounds for Atlanta, which extended its winning streak to five with the victory in the matchup...

LIVE: Streaking Blazers, Hawks meet in Atlanta


Hawks take it to Hornets as Paul stays at home
Joe Johnson scored 26 points, Jamal Crawford added 21, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 121-98 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

Streaking Hawks rout Paul-less Hornets (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 26 points, Jamal Crawford added 21, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 121-98 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. The Hornets were without Chris Paul, who stayed home after spraining his ankle from the night before, and have lost three straight and five of six.

Hawks continue hot start, take down Celtics
Joe Johnson scored 24 points, Jamal Crawford had 18 and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 97-86 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Hawks pull away in 4th to top Celtics (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 24 points, Jamal Crawford had 18 and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 97-86 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Josh Smith scored 14 and Al Horford had 12 points and 13 rebounds as the Hawks (7-2) continued their strong start this season, sending Boston to its second straight Friday night home loss.

Hawks send Knicks to fifth straight loss (AP)

The New York Knicks tried playing from ahead for a change. No matter. The deeper, more athletic Atlanta Hawks simply overwhelmed them in the second half. Al Horford scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Josh Smith added 22 points and 12 boards, and the Hawks sent the Knicks to their fifth straight loss with a 114-101 victory Wednesday night.

Iverson leaves Grizzlies with permission
Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business. Team owner Michael Heisley gave the four-time NBA scoring leader permission to skip the Grizzlies' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers following a 114-98 loss to the Lakers the night before.

Smith does it all as Hawks streak past Nuggets
Jamal Crawford scored 25 points, and Josh Smith had 22 points, nine rebounds, six blocked shots and seven assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 125-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.

Josh Smith shines as Hawks rout Nuggets (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 25 points, and Josh Smith had 22 points, nine rebounds, six blocked shots and seven assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 125-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Smith was 8 of 10 from the field and 6 of 8 from the line. Joe Johnson added 21 points, Marvin Williams had 14, Mo Evans 12 and Al Horford and Mike Bibby 11 each for the Hawks.

Bell, Bobcats beat up on road-weary Hawks
Raja Bell scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats looked nothing like the NBA's lowest scoring team in beating the road-weary Atlanta Hawks 103-83 on Friday night.

Bell hits 5 3s, Bobcats rout tired Hawks (AP)

Raja Bell scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats looked nothing like the NBA's lowest scoring team in beating the road-weary Atlanta Hawks 103-83 on Friday night. Bell hit 9 of 12 shots, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, Ronald "Flip" Murray added 15 points in his Charlotte debut, and Gerald Wallace offset a poor shooting night with 18 rebounds in the Bobcats' second...

Crawford's 27 off bench lift Hawks past Blazers
Jamal Crawford scored 27 points off the bench and the Atlanta Hawks outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers 97-91 on Tuesday night.

Reserve Crawford scores 27, Hawks win (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 27 points off the bench and the Atlanta Hawks outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers 97-91 on Tuesday night. Al Horford's dunk with 56.6 seconds left made it 95-89 and all but sealed it for the Hawks. Horford finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge, who was questionable going into the game with a knee injury, led the Blazers with 20 points and 14 rebounds.

Bryant scores 41, leads Lakers by Hawks (AP)

Kobe Bryant is quite familiar with the exquisite pain of playing against Ron Artest's defense. He's grateful that frustration now belongs to his opponents -- including Joe Johnson, the first top scorer to get locked down by the Lakers' new defensive stopper. Bryant had 41 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and Artest extinguished Johnson's outstanding start in...

Lakers' Gasol misses third straight game (AP)
Lakers forward Pau Gasol is getting frustrated by the slow pace of his recovery from a strained right hamstring after missing his third straight game Sunday night. Gasol has been out of action for three weeks since injuring his leg early in the defending NBA champions' preseason schedule. He didn't suit up for Los Angeles' game against Atlanta, putting Lamar Odom in the starting lineup...

Smith reaches blocks milestone in Hawks' win
Josh Smith scored 20 points and reached a blocked shots milestone, and the Atlanta Hawks held off Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards 100-89 on Friday night.

Smith reaches milestone in Hawks' win (AP)

Josh Smith scored 20 points and reached a blocked shots milestone, and the Atlanta Hawks held off Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards 100-89 on Friday night. Arenas had 23 points and Brendan Haywood added 19 for Washington. The 23-year-old Smith rejected a shot by Arenas in the fourth quarter to become the youngest player in NBA history to block 900 shots.

Hawks pull away late, top Pacers 120-109 (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Al Horford had 24 and the Atlanta Hawks finally played some defense in an offensive shootout, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a season-opening 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Pacers shot 53 percent from the field but only 5 of 15 in the final period, including an uncontested layup at the end.

Suns awarded rights to C Jarron Collins (AP)
The Phoenix Suns on Monday were awarded the rights to center Jarron Collins, who was waived last week by the Portland Trail Blazers. The 6-foot-11 Collins is an eight-year NBA veteran who played for the Utah Jazz. He has career averages of 4.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 480 games. The 30-year-old Collins is the younger twin brother of Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collins.

Magic finish preseason with 8-0 record (AP)

Vince Carter was 9 of 10 from the field and scored 26 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 123-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night to cap the NBA's only unbeaten preseason. The Magic (8-0) won their exhibition games by an average of 18 points. Carter, acquired in an offseason trade with New Jersey, made all five of his 3-point attempts.

Red-hot Magic record unblemished preseason
Vince Carter was 9-of-10 from the field and scored 26 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 123-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night to cap the NBA's only unbeaten preseason.

Magic rout Pacers, now 7-0 in preseason (AP)

Vince Carter scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 117-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Magic (7-0) play Atlanta on Friday night, hoping to finish off the first undefeated exhibition season in franchise history. Marcin Gortat added 15 points and Brandon Bass had 14 for the Magic.

Hawks cut Siler from preseason roster - Garrett Siler (C) Atlanta Hawks
In addition to cutting Mario West and Courtney Sims earlier on Wednesday, the Hawks also cut rookie center Garret Siler.

Hawks release Gs Dixon, Wilks (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have trimmed their roster to 16 players by releasing guards Juan Dixon and Mike Wilks. Dixon, who has played eight years in the NBA with four teams, and Wilks, who spent last season on Orlando's roster, were with the Hawks as training camp invitees. Dixon averaged 9.0 points in three preseason games.

Hawks waive Robinson, Miles - Frank Robinson (G) Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks waived guards Frank Robinson and Aaron Miles.

Wizards' Jamison (shoulder) out rest of preseason
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison will miss the rest of the team's exhibition games with a right shoulder injury. Jamison will be re-evaluated next week, after the swelling goes down. He had an MRI exam Thursday, a day after getting hurt while trying to block a shot by Zydrunas Ilgauskas in Washington's 109-104 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Wizards have preseason games left against Atlanta, Philadelphia and Chicago. They open the regular season Oct. 27 at Dallas.

Bobcats' Murray to miss remainder of preseason
The Charlotte Bobcats will be without guard Ronald "Flip" Murray for the remainder of the preseason because of a left shin injury. Murray was examined Wednesday and team doctor Glenn Perry determined Murray shows early signs of a stress reaction. The team has provided no timetable for his return. Murray began experiencing pain in the last few days. He missed Monday's preseason loss to Atlanta and did not practice Tuesday.

Hawks waive invitees Miles, Robinson - Aaron Miles (G) Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks made their final roster cuts on Tuesday, waiving guards Aaron Miles and Frank Robinson.

Bobcats coach Brown ejected in loss (AP)

Rookie Jeff Teague had 17 points and seven assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 107-90 victory over the Charlotte in a preseason game Monday night that saw Bobcats coach Larry Brown escorted off the court by security after being ejected. Joe Johnson and Zaza Pachulia each scored 14 points for the Hawks.

New-look Pistons now 3-0 in preseason (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 22 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the new-look Detroit Pistons remained undefeated in the preseason with a 100-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. The Pistons are now 3-0 even though Charlie Villanueva (hamstring) has yet to play. Richard Hamilton and Will Bynum combined for 26 more points, helping Detroit overcome just eight points from its starting...

Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson plans to enter free agency
Joe Johnson plans to play out the final year of his contract this season and enter free agency instead of accepting the team's offer of an extension.

Flip Murray agrees to 1-year deal with Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Agent Mark Termini said Murray chose the Bobcats after also having discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 12.2 points last season coming off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks, and gives coach Larry Brown more options in the backcourt.

Bobcats sign G Murray for 1 year, $1.9M (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Agent Mark Termini said Murray chose the Bobcats after also having discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 12.2 points last season coming off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks, and gives coach Larry Brown more options in the backcourt.

Grizzlies owner Heisley meets with Iverson
The owner of the Memphis Grizzlies and the team's staff are meeting with Allen Iverson as the sides move closer to a deal bringing the veteran guard to a very young team. Iverson said on Twitter on Sunday night he was meeting with the owner and staff Monday and that he wanted to help the Grizzlies develop a winner. The meeting was in Atlanta, where Iverson has been working out this offseason. The Grizzlies confirmed the meeting but declined to comment further.

Atlanta Hawks sign center Jason Collins to add to frontcourt
The Atlanta Hawks have added more depth and size to their frontcourt by signing center Jason Collins, who spent last season with Minnesota.

Hawks add depth with Jason Collins (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have added more depth and size to their frontcourt by signing center Jason Collins, who spent last season with Minnesota. The move comes about a week after the Hawks signed 6-foot-10 forward Joe Smith. Hawks general manager Rick Sund said the 7-foot Collins, an eight-year veteran, will add size "and a good interior defensive presence," to the Hawks.

Hawks ink 14-year veteran power forward Smith
Free agent forward Joe Smith is the Atlanta Hawks' free-agent answer to the team's lack of inside depth. The Hawks have signed Smith, a 14-year veteran and unrestricted free agent. The 6-foot-10, 225-pound Smith will join center Zaza Pachulia as the top inside backups behind starters Al Horford and Josh Smith for the Hawks, who advanced to the second round of the playoffs last season. Terms of the deal were not released on Tuesday.

Atlanta Hawks add to frontcourt, sign old pro Joe Smith
The Hawks added depth by signing veteran forward Joe Smith.

Hawks co-owner Belkin loses in court (AP)
A Maryland judge has ruled the eight owners of the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers are back in business under the same operating agreement they shared before their split in 2005. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Durke G. Thompson ruled Monday that the contract the owners reached that would allow the seven owners to buy out Boston-based Steve Belkin was too ambiguous.

Judge's ruling a setback for Atlanta Hawks co-owner Steve Belkin
A Maryland judge has ruled the owners of the Hawks and Thrashers are back in business under the same operating agreement they shared in '05.

Source: Joe Smith signs with Atlanta Hawks for veteran's minimum
Joe Smith has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks for the veteran's minimum, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher on Friday.

Rockets ink Spanish League C Andersen (AP)
The Houston Rockets have signed center David Andersen to a multiyear contract to help make up for the loss of Yao Ming. The Rockets acquired the rights to the 6-foot-11 Andersen in a trade with Atlanta on July 14. Houston scrambled to find a center after announcing in June that Yao was out indefinitely with a hairline fracture in his left foot.

Hawks' Williams says he is '100 percent'
Marvin Williams says he is fully recovered from injuries which limited him in the playoffs, and the Atlanta Hawks' newly re-signed forward says he's already looking forward to training camp. Williams says he is "100 percent" recovered from back and wrist injuries. He says he's ready for training camp, which opens on Sept. 29. Williams, who was a restricted free agent, signed a five-year, $37.5 million deal with the Hawks last week. He held a teleconference on Tuesday to discuss the deal.

Atlanta Hawks' Marvin Williams says he's '100 percent' healthy
Marvin Williams says he is fully recovered from injuries that limited him in the playoffs.

Source: Atlanta Hawks reach five-year deal with Marvin Williams
The Atlanta Hawks reached an agreement in principle with free agent forward Marvin Williams, a source close to the process told ESPN.com.

Celtics sign C-F Shelden Williams (AP)
The Boston Celtics have signed free agent center/forward Shelden Williams to a contract. The Celtics did not disclose terms of the deal Friday, citing team policy. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound Williams was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the fifth overall pick in the 2006 draft. He was acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Sacramento Kings in February.

Hawks re-sign restricted free agent Williams
The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed restricted free agent forward Marvin Williams, taking care of their last bit of unfinished business from the offseason. Terms of the deal were not immediately available. Williams averaged 13.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists during his fourth season with the Hawks. He was the second overall pick of the 2005 draft after spending one season at North Carolina.

Spurs sign center Theo Ratliff
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in 46 games. Ratliff has also played for Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Boston and Minnesota during 14 NBA seasons.

Spurs sign veteran C Ratliff (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in 46 games. Ratliff has also played for Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Boston and Minnesota during 14 NBA seasons.

Atlanta Hawks sign first-rounder Jeff Teague of Wake Forest
The Hawks signed first-round draft pick Jeff Teague.

Hawks sign first round pick Jeff Teague - Jeff Teague (G) Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks and first round pick Jeff Teague have settled on a contract.

Former Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Childress will return top Olympiakos for another year
Josh Childress said Friday the Atlanta Hawks' "hardball" negotiations forced him to return for a second season in Greece with Olympiakos.

Josh Childress says he'll play for Greece Olympiakos again next season
Former Atlanta Hawks player Josh Childress has decided to return to Greece next season.

2009 NBA free agency tracker
2009 NBA Free Agency Tracker Team Free agents Signed with Atlanta Mike Bibby Thomas Gardner Othello Hunter Solomon Jones Flip Murray Zaza Pachulia Mario West Marvin Williams Hawks — — — — Hawks — — Boston Glen Davis Stephon Marbury Mikki Moore Leon Powe — — — — Charlotte Raymond Felton Juwon Howard Cartier Martin Sean May Sean Singletary — — — — — Chicago Ben Gordon Aaron Gray Lindsay Hunter Pistons — Bulls Cleveland Joe Smith Wally Szczerbiak Anderson Varejao Lorenzen Wright — — Cavaliers — Dallas Brandon Bass Gerald Green Ryan Hollins Jason Kidd James Singleton Magic — — Mavericks —

Hawks trade Andersen rights to Rockets (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have traded the rights to forward-center David Andersen to the Houston Rockets for an undisclosed second-round draft choice, cash and future considerations. The Hawks announced the trade Tuesday. The 6-foot-11 Andersen was a second-round draft choice of the Hawks in 2002. He has spent his professional career in his native Australia and in Europe, most recently in the Spanish League...

Hawks announce deals with Bibby, Pachulia
The Atlanta Hawks are hustling to keep pace with the Eastern Conference's elite teams. The Hawks, who traded for guard Jamal Crawford last month, on Monday announced they have re-signed unrestricted free agents Mike Bibby and Zaza Pachulia. The Hawks finished the 2008-09 regular season as the No. 4 team in the conference. Coach Mike Woodson said moves made by Eastern Conference powers Boston, Orlando and Cleveland put pressure on the Hawks to also be active this offseason.

NBA free agents: Atlanta Hawks officially announce Mike Bibby, Zaza Pachulia deals
The Atlanta Hawks have officially announced new deals to re-sign unrestricted free agents Mike Bibby and Zaza Pachulia.

Hawks announce deals for Bibby, Pachulia (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have officially announced new deals to re-sign unrestricted free agents Mike Bibby and Zaza Pachulia. Hawks coach Mike Woodson said the two are returning to "finish what we started" after leading the team to two straight playoff appearances. Terms of the deals, first reported last week, were not announced Monday.

NBA free agents: Atlanta Hawks reportedly reach deal to re-sign Zaza Pachulia
The Atlanta Hawks are making another move to keep their playoff roster together by reaching an agreement to re-sign center Zaza Pachulia.

Report: Bibby has 3-year deal to stay wtih Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are keeping the point guard who has led the team to two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks and Mike Bibby have reached an agreement on a three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday. The person requested anonymity because the deal has not been announced. Hawks general manager Rick Sund said he could not comment on the deal. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported the agreement.

Hawks to keep PG Bibby with 3-year deal (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are keeping the point guard who has led the team to two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks and Mike Bibby have reached an agreement on a three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday. The person requested anonymity because the deal has not been announced.

Report: Mike Bibby agrees to return to Atlanta Hawks for three years, about $18 million
Mike Bibby has agreed to a three-year deal worth about $18 million to return to the Hawks, according to a published report.

Agent: Bibby has 3-year deal to stay wtih Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are keeping the point guard who has led the team to two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks and Mike Bibby have reached an agreement on a three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday. The person requested anonymity because the deal has not been announced. Hawks general manager Rick Sund said he could not comment on the deal. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported the agreement.

Bibby's 31 lift Hawks over Bulls 105-102 (AP)

Mike Bibby scored nine of his season-high 31 points in the final five minutes, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Chicago Bulls 105-102 Tuesday to complete a three-game season sweep. Solid throughout the night, Bibby came up big in the end to lift the Hawks to their second win in as many nights. The Bulls were leading 94-93 after Derrick Rose drove for a layup, but Bibby buried a jumper over Joakim...

Hawks Fs Horford, Williams out vs. Bulls (AP)
Drew Gooden was sidelined for Chicago's game against Atlanta with a strained left groin, and the Hawks were again without injured forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams on Tuesday. It's the second time in the past week that Gooden has missed a game because of the groin problem. The forward also missed eight games recently with a sprained right ankle.

Hawks' Horford, Williams out vs. Raptors (AP)
Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford and forward Marvin Williams were held out of Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors because of injuries. Horford missed his fifth straight game with a bone bruise in his right knee. He didn't accompany the team on its three-game road trip to the West Coast that ended with a loss at Golden State on Friday night.

Johnson, Bibby lead Hawks past Raptors (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 28 points, including a key jumper with 12.5 seconds left, Mike Bibby added 23 as the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 87-84 Monday despite missing two injured starters. Josh Smith, the Hawks' only healthy regular up front, had 22 points and 14 rebounds. Al Horford was out for the fifth straight game because of a bone bruise in his right knee.

Hawks' Williams day-to-day after hitting head
Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams, who hit his head on the floor in a loss at Golden State, was listed as day-to-day Saturday after hospital tests were negative.

Crawford gets Warriors by Hawks 119-114 (AP)

Stephen Jackson showed coach Don Nelson his bothersome right hamstring was no longer an issue, hitting a key 3-pointer late in the game against Atlanta -- right in front of the home bench. "I bumped my knee and that hurt more than the hamstring," Jackson said. "If I can walk and spit at the same time, I know I'm going to play 40 minutes." Jackson, who missed four games with a right hamstring...

Warriors G Watson out against Hawks (AP)
Golden State guard C.J. Watson was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam to determine the extent of an injury to his left big toe Friday and will miss the Warriors' game against the Atlanta Hawks. Watson, who scored a career-high 26 points in a 135-133 triple overtime loss to Sacramento on Wednesday night has been suffering from turf toe for a few days.

Hawks snap 4-game skid, beat Clippers (AP)

The goal is 50 wins and home-court advantage in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks are determined to make it happen. Josh Smith scored 26 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and Atlanta beat the Clippers 97-80 on Wednesday night to end a four-game losing streak and hand Los Angeles its 12th straight loss.

Shaq's 26 and 10 help Suns beat Hawks (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns won their third straight Tuesday night with a 107-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, who lost their fourth in a row. In winning for the sixth time in seven games, the Suns (22-13) improved to nine games over .500 for the first time this season.

Hawks' Horford out indefinitely with knee bruise
Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford was held out of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a bone bruise in his right knee and will miss at least three more games.

Sixers roll to fourth straight win (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 27 points as Philadelphia took advantage of the absence of Al Horford to dominate near the basket and the 76ers beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-94 on Sunday for their first four-game winning streak of the season. The 76ers scored 56 points in the paint and had a combined 49 points by their starting forwards.

Magic roll to 11th straight home win (AP)

The second half of a home-and-home series was over by halftime. The Orlando Magic won their 11th straight home game and put on their most devastating offensive show of the season in routing the Atlanta Hawks 121-87 on Friday night. The Magic starters, led by Hedo Turkoglu's 21 points, were a combined 24-of-39 from the field, including 10-of-13 from 3-point range.

Magic hold on, hand Hawks rare home loss (AP)

The Orlando Magic built a big lead, then held on to hand the Atlanta Hawks a rare loss at home. Dwight Howard had 23 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Magic hold on for a 106-102 victory Wednesday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Southeast Division. Orlando nearly squandered a 21-point advantage, catching a huge break when Mike Bibby missed a breakaway layup that should have pulled...

Bibby's 3 lifts Hawks by Rockets 103-100 (AP)

Mike Bibby made a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining, and Josh Smith scored a season-high 29 points in the Atlanta Hawks' 103-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Joe Johnson had a season-high 14 assists, the last when he drove from the perimeter and into the left side of the lane before passing to Bibby for the winner.

Nets G Harris inactive vs. Heat (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris was inactive for the Nets' game Saturday night against the Miami Heat in order to rest a sore right hamstring. Harris leads the Nets in scoring and assists, averaging 23.7 points and 6.6 assists. He had a team-high 26 points and 11 assists in the Nets' 93-91 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

Nets' Carter's 3 beats OT buzzer, Hawks (AP)

Vince Carter hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and the New Jersey Nets rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit to beat Atlanta 93-91 on Friday night, ending the Hawks' six-game winning streak. Devin Harris added 26 points and 11 assists, and Carter finished with 18 points, with the final three coming from just inside 30 feet after he chased an inbound pass into the backcourt and...

Nets coach Frank ejected vs. Hawks (AP)
New Jersey coach Lawrence Frank was ejected in the second quarter of the Nets game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Franks was hit with two quick technical fouls by referee Luis Grillo after arguing an offensive foul call against Nets guard Devin Harris with 6:59 left in the quarter. The Nets hadn't scored a point in period and were trailing 29-16 at the time Frank was tossed.

Johnson helps Hawks win sixth straight (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, and the streaking Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-104 on Tuesday night. Josh Smith had 24 points, Mike Bibby scored 15 and Al Horford added 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won six straight games and nine of 10. Danny Granger had 25 points, Jarrett Jack 22 and Jeff Foster finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds...

Stockwatch: High flyin' Hawks
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Stockwatch: High flyin' Hawks
Our Jeff Lippman helps explain the early-season success of the Atlanta Hawks and the struggles of Richard Jefferson in Milwaukee in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.




Hawks reach milestone, beat Nuggets (AP)

Mike Woodson couldn't remember another homestand in his 26 years as an NBA player and coach as long as the eight-game stretch his Atlanta Hawks just completed. Thanks to their successful stay in Atlanta, the Hawks gave their coach reason for another history lesson. Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Hawks beat the Denver Nuggets 109-91 on Monday night to close out the homestand with a...

Johnson's 41 lift Hawks by Bulls 129-117 (AP)

After holding 14 of their last 15 opponents under 100 points, the Atlanta Hawks expected a low-scoring game against Chicago. When that plan failed, the Hawks seemed to enjoy a rare opportunity to change their style. Joe Johnson scored a season-high 41 points, Josh Smith also set a season high with 24, and the Hawks withstood Ben Gordon's 3-point barrage to beat the Bulls 129-117 on Saturday night.

Bulls forward Deng (ankle) to sit out vs. Hawks
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng could miss up to a week with a sprained left ankle, although he did not appear to be limping when he was held out of Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Thunder F Collison still day to day (AP)
Nick Collison's status remains day to day going into the Oklahoma City Thunder's game Friday at Detroit. Collison broke his left thumb against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night and missed the game at Atlanta on Tuesday night. He was back at practice on Wednesday, but coach Scott Brooks said it's still uncertain whether he'll be able to play against the Pistons.

Johnson's triple-double lifts Hawks (AP)

Joe Johnson had his second career triple-double, and Marvin Williams scored 21 points in the Atlanta Hawks' 99-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Johnson had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. His follow shot with 32 seconds left before halftime made it 44-43 and gave Atlanta the lead for good.

Bibby's 5 3s in 2nd quarter power Hawks (AP)

Mike Bibby offered a shrug of indifference when asked about the Detroit Pistons' recent domination of his Atlanta Hawks. Why should Bibby care about ancient history? Bibby wasn't with the Hawks for any of those past losses to the Pistons, and the new point guard in the Atlanta lineup made an obvious difference, scoring a season-high 27 points in an 85-78 win against Detroit on Sunday.

Hawks hand Warriors fifth straight loss (AP)

Flip Murray scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 115-99 on Friday night. The Warriors fell to 3-13 on the road with their fifth straight loss overall, but they held slim leads at halftime and after three quarters. The Hawks pulled away with a 13-2 run early in the fourth quarter.

Celtics win 16th straight, defeat Hawks (AP)

The Boston Celtics looked to Kevin Garnett in the fourth quarter. Garnett scored 10 of his 18 points in the final quarter, and Atlanta's Joe Johnson missed a late free throw that would have tied it, helping the Celtics beat the Hawks 88-85 on Wednesday night for their 16th straight victory. After Johnson missed the second of two free throws with 2.7 seconds, Ray Allen made a pair of free throws...

Cavaliers extend Wolves' slide to 11 (AP)

LeBron James helped the Cavaliers return to their winning ways with a rather nonchalant 32 points, and Cleveland sent the Minnesota Timberwolves to their 11th straight loss, 93-70 on Wednesday night. After 11 consecutive victories, the Cavs were beaten by the Atlanta Hawks 97-92 on Saturday night. They raised their record to 21-4, the exact opposite of Minnesota's, with another defense-fueled...

Celtics' Pierce to test knee before Atlanta game
Boston's Paul Pierce plans to test his injured left knee at the Celtics' shootaround before the game in Atlanta on Wednesday. Pierce was helped off the court after scrambling for a defensive rebound with 31 seconds left in the Celtics' 100-91 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. He was examined Tuesday before the team left for Atlanta. Boston, the defending NBA champions, has won 15 straight games.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/487335939" height="1" width="1"/

Celtics' Pierce to test injured knee Wednesday
Boston's Paul Pierce plans to test his injured left knee at the Celtics' shootaround before the game in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Hawks hand Bobcats seventh straight loss (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks were fortunate that they were at home and the opponent was the struggling Charlotte Bobcats. Joe Johnson scored 18 of his 28 points in the second half to lead the Hawks to an 83-79 victory over Charlotte on Monday night, extending the Bobcats' losing streak to seven. Al Horford added 12 points and 14 rebounds for Atlanta (15-9), which won its third straight and improved to 9-1 at...

Hawks snap Cavs' 11-game winning streak (AP)

Mike Bibby scored 24 points, Marvin Williams hit the clinching free throws, and the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Cleveland Cavaliers' 11-game winning streak with a 97-92 victory Saturday night. LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists for the Cavs, who overcame a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to take a 70-68 lead early in the fourth on Mo Williams' layup.

Hawks shake off bad start, beat Heat (AP)

The Miami Heat got off to their best start of the season, an 11-0 blitz that had Atlanta guard Mike Bibby slamming the ball down in disgust. From there, nearly everything went the Hawks' way. Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Bibby and Josh Smith each added 15, and Atlanta shook off that woeful beginning to beat Miami with ease Friday night, 87-73.

Heat's Beasley misses game with flu (AP)
Rookie forward Michael Beasley has been ruled out of the Miami Heat's game against the Atlanta Hawks with flulike symptoms. Friday night's game was the first Beasley has missed this season. The No. 2 pick in this year's draft has been Miami's second-leading scorer behind Dwyane Wade so far, averaging 13.9 points and 5.2 rebounds on 45 percent shooting.

Ginobili's 27 off bench lift Spurs (AP)

Sometimes Manu Ginobili enjoys the thought of coming off the bench. It looks as if Wednesday was one of those nights. Ginobili scored 27 points in a return to his sixth-man role to help the San Antonio Spurs beat Atlanta 95-89 for their fourth straight victory. Ginobili, the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year last season, scored 14 points in the fourth quarter.

Yao has 24 and 19 as Rockets beat Hawks (AP)

Yao Ming scored 24 points and grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 92-84 on Tuesday night. Luis Scola added 12 points and 10 rebounds, Ron Artest scored 19 and the Rockets outrebounded Atlanta 57-40 to hand the Hawks their 10th consecutive loss in Houston.

Barea, Nowitzki lift surging Mavericks (AP)

Jose Barea scored 16 of his season-high 22 points in the decisive third quarter, and Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points to lift the Dallas Mavericks to their ninth victory in 10 games, 100-98 over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Barea was 7-of-9 from the floor in the third, and Dallas outscored Atlanta 33-16 in the quarter to take a 15-point lead.

Hawks hold off Knicks 98-95 (AP)

Marvin Williams scored 18 points, and the Atlanta Hawks beat New York 98-95 on Friday night, avoiding overtime when the Knicks' Al Harrington missed a last-second 3-pointer. Joe Johnson added 17 points for Atlanta, and Josh Smith had 16. Harrington led New York with 27 points. The Knicks lost despite holding an opponent under 100 points for the first time in 12 games.

Johnson, Bibby power Hawks over Memphis (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 26 points, and Mike Bibby had 20 points and 10 assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 105-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Hawks, who have won three of four and five of seven, welcomed back Josh Smith after their $58 million forward missed the past 12 games with an ankle sprain.

Hawks F Smith returns after 12-game absence
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 12 games with a sprained ankle.

Hawks F Smith returns against Grizzlies (AP)
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 12 games with a sprained ankle. The Hawks were playing Memphis, which signed Smith to a five-year, $58 million offer sheet four months ago. Atlanta matched the offer to keep Smith, the NBA's second-leading shot blocker for the second straight season, after he posted career-best averages in scoring (17.2) and assists...

Horford's late 3-point play lifts Hawks (AP)

Al Horford's three-point play with 12.4 seconds remaining broke a tie in the Atlanta Hawks' 102-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Washington's Caron Butler hit a 3-pointer with 1:10 to play to tie it at 98 after Atlanta had a 17-point lead early in the third quarter. Darius Songaila's turnover with 31.8 seconds left gave the ball to Atlanta.

Bosh's 30 points help Raptors by Hawks (AP)

Chris Bosh had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kapono scored 16 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-88 on Friday night. Joey Graham added 11 points and Jamario Moon had 10 for Toronto, with guard Jose Calderon picking up 11 assists. Mike Bibby scored 24 points for Atlanta, Joe Johnson had 18 and reserve Maurice Evans added 17.

Bogut to miss time with bruised knee
Bucks center Andrew Bogut of Australia will be sidelined for a week to 10 days after sustaining a bone bruise to his left knee Monday in a loss at Orlando. The announcement from Milwaukee general manager John Hammond said the injury was revealed in an MRI scan taken Tuesday in Atlanta, where the Bucks play the Hawks on Wednesday. Bogut, who left Monday night's game in the third quarter after getting hurt, is averaging 11.4 points and 10.9 rebounds in 16 games this season.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/467765077" height="1" width="1"/

Horford helps Hawks hold off Bucks (AP)

Joe Johnson was the center of the Atlanta offense, even as the team's fifth-leading scorer. Johnson scored only 15 points, but his nine assists helped set up Al Horford and other scorers as the Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-96 on Wednesday night. Horford scored 21 points, one of five scorers in double figures, and converted a key three-point play late in the game.

Bucks C Bogut out vs. Hawks, PG Ridnour returns
Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a bruised knee, but point guard Luke Ridnour returned after missing a game.

Bucks C Bogut held out with bruised knee (AP)
Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a bruised knee, but point guard Luke Ridnour returned after missing a game. Dan Gadzuric started for Bogut. Coach Scott Skiles said he liked the 6-foot-11 Gadzuric's size. "We don't want to start games too small," Skiles said before the game.

LeBron mediocre, but Cavs roll by Hawks (AP)

As the rim neared and with two 6-foot-10 players in his path, LeBron James took flight unsure of his next move. So he dunked -- left-handed. "I just kind of made that one up," he said. James didn't reach his scoring average and it didn't matter as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled past the Atlanta Hawks 110-96 on Saturday night for their ninth win in 10 games.

Bucks' Redd might miss another week with ankle
Milwaukee Bucks leading scorer Michael Redd could be out another week as he continues a slow recovery from a right ankle injury. Redd has not played since sustaining a high-ankle sprain at New York on Nov. 2. He did not travel with the team for the start of the Bucks' four-game road trip at Charlotte, and coach Scott Skiles said he doesn't expect Redd to join the team on the road. The Bucks also visit Orlando, Atlanta and Detroit before returning home on Nov. 29 to face Cleveland.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/462335648" height="1" width="1"/

Johnson helps Hawks beat Bobcats 88-83 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 30 points, Marvin Williams added 22 and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away in the closing minutes for a sloppy 88-83 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Charlotte went ahead for the last time in a back-and-forth final period when Raymond Felton hit a jumper from the top of the key, giving the Bobcats an 81-80 lead.

Williams' late 3 lifts Hawks by Wizards (AP)

Injuries to Josh Smith and Al Horford left Marvin Williams as the only healthy starter on Atlanta's front line. Williams moved from small forward to power forward and showed he can play big when needed. Williams hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26 seconds left and matched his career high with 14 rebounds, and the Hawks overcame Caron Butler's 32-point effort to beat the Washington Wizards 91-87 on...

Granger carries Pacers past Hawks 113-96 (AP)

Danny Granger isn't ready to consider himself an NBA star just yet. But the Indiana Pacers' fourth-year swingman is certainly playing like one. Granger scored 34 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Pacers beat the slumping Atlanta Hawks 113-96 on Tuesday night. "He's got that killer instinct for a scorer," said Indiana center Rasho Nesterovic, who added 21 points.

Pacers hand Hawks fourth straight loss (AP)

Danny Granger scored 34 points to lead the Indiana Pacers past the slumping Atlanta Hawks 113-96 on Tuesday night. Rasho Nesterovic scored 21 points, Jeff Foster had 12 and Troy Murphy added 10 points and 19 rebounds for the Pacers (5-5), who won their fifth consecutive home game against Atlanta. Joe Johnson finished with 25 points, Marvin Williams scored 14 and Mike Bibby and Maurice Evans each...

Harris' 33 gives Nets sweep of Hawks (AP)

Devin Harris is feeling better. Just ask the Atlanta Hawks. Harris scored 33 points, Vince Carter had 29 and the New Jersey Nets beat Atlanta 119-107 on Saturday night, completing a sweep of the two-day, home-and-home series. The Nets lost three straight while Harris was out with a sprained left ankle.

Harris' 30 in return gets Nets by Hawks (AP)

Devin Harris, back in the lineup after missing three games because of a sprained left ankle, scored 30 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Nets also got career-best nights from rookies Brook Lopez (25 points), and Ryan Anderson (15). Vince Carter had 26, many coming down the stretch to help the Nets end a three-game losing streak The...

Pierce's last-second shot lifts Celtics (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions haven't changed much at all. NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fallaway jumper with 0.5 seconds left to give Boston a 103-102 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday night, handing the Hawks their first loss of the season and their first since the...

Pierce, Celtics hand Hawks first loss
Like in last season's playoffs, the Hawks gave the Celtics all they could handle Wednesday. But Boston handed Atlanta its first loss.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/451381409" height="1" width="1"/

Rose misses practice to rest back
Chicago Bulls rookie guard Derrick Rose is sitting out practice to rest a sore back but expects to play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Rose started getting back spasms before Tuesday night's 113-108 loss to Atlanta but still played 42 minutes. He finished with 26 points to match his career-high, and had a career-best 10 rebounds for his first double-double. The No. 1 overall draft pick said his back never loosened up Tuesday night and he took treatment after the game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/451245580" height="1" width="1"/

Horford leads unbeaten Hawks past Bulls (AP)

Al Horford was everywhere. Grabbing rebounds, running the floor, picking up loose balls and scoring from the inside. It was the best performance of his career, an effort that kept the Atlanta Hawks unbeaten through six games. On a night when leading scorer Joe Johnson had trouble with his shot, Horford scored a career-high 27 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and blocked six shots to lead a 113-108...

Hawks stay perfect, beat Thunder 89-85 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks came from behind after a late Oklahoma City run to beat the Thunder 89-85 Sunday night and remain undefeated. Johnson hit a right-handed runner to give Atlanta an 82-80 lead with 2:19 to play, then added a two-handed runout jam to extend it. The Hawks got two offensive rebounds on a last-minute possession, and Mike Bibby added a pair of free throws...

Thunder F Wilcox sprains knee vs. Hawks (AP)
Oklahoma City forward Chris Wilcox left the Thunder's game Sunday night against Atlanta after spraining his right knee in the first quarter. Wilcox, a reserve who was averaging 6.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, laid under the basket for a few minutes before he walked to the locker room with trainers with 1:24 remaining in the first period.

Hawks off to best start since '97 at 4-0 (AP)

Mike Bibby scored all of his 19 points in the first half, making four 3-pointers during an 18-4 run that broke open the game, and the unbeaten Atlanta Hawks routed the Toronto Raptors 110-92 on Friday night. Bibby added 12 assists for Atlanta (4-0). The Hawks are off to their best start since 1997, when they won their first 11 games.

Hawks stay perfect as Hornets lose first (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks made 12 3-pointers to stay perfect on the young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 87-79 on Wednesday night. Reserve Flip Murray added 14 points for the Hawks (3-0), hitting a pair of 3s in the fourth quarter, including one as the shot clock expired during a 14-2 surge that put Atlanta in the lead for good.

Hawks rally from 23 down, beat 76ers (AP)
Coming off their first playoff appearance in nine years, the Atlanta Hawks have started the new season like they have every intention of making it again. Joe Johnson scored 35 points, including a long 3-pointer that clinched it with 11 seconds remaining, and the Hawks rallied from a 23-point deficit to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 95-88 Saturday night.

Johnson's surge helps Hawks top Magic (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, who lost their home opener for only the second time in the last nine seasons.

Howard's 29 points lead Magic over Hawks (AP)

Dwight Howard had 29 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 109-103 preseason victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Joe Johnson, who led the Hawks with 26 points, hit a 3-pointer with 1:10 remaining to pull the Hawks to 102-100. Howard responded with a 5-foot turnaround jumper to make it 104-100 with 54 seconds remaining.

Hawks keep Bobcats' Brown winless (AP)

Larry Brown has a rule that if you don't play 20 minutes in a preseason game, you have to do extra conditioning before you go home. Sean May fouled out after 19 minutes Saturday night, leaving him running and lifting weights after the Charlotte Bobcats' latest preseason loss -- and May knows he needs the work.

Suns G Nash sprains right ankle (AP)

Grant Hill made an 18-foot jump shot with 5.6 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-100 in a preseason game Wednesday night. "I thought it was going to be 120 or something the way it was in the first half," Suns coach Terry Porter said of the game which Phoenix led 59-58 at halftime.

Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle. Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns. Nash limped and grimaced as he left the court. No details of the injury were immediately available. The Suns were without center Shaquille O'Neal, who was just resting, according to coach Terry Porter.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/422123997" height="1" width="1"/

Suns G Nash sprains right ankle (AP)
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle. Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns. Nash limped and grimaced as he left the court. No details of the injury were immediately available.

A Giant Ray of hope in Atlanta
Our Sergio Gonzalez take a closer look at the Atlanta Hawks, a team that shares similar characteristics to those shown by the Super Bowl champion Giants and the upstart Tampa Bay Rays.div class="feedflare" a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=QEcrVanr"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=41" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=1h76eGl1"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=1h76eGl1" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=1tDepLWA"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=1tDepLWA" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=X2DFrogQ"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=52" border="0"/img/a /divimg src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news/~4/x_Was8jJvs0" height="1" width="1"/

A Giant Ray of hope in Atlanta
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Barnes' 21 points lead Suns past Jazz (AP)

Matt Barnes scored 21 points and Alando Tucker added 19 as the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 96-89 on Thursday night. The Suns, who didn't make a 3-pointer in their opening loss to Atlanta on Wednesday, went 9-of-21 from beyond the arc against Utah (1-1) and didn't trail after the opening minutes of the first quarter.

Trail Blazers' Webster has surgery on left foot
Guard Rudy Fernandez and center Joel Przybilla will not travel with the Portland Trail Blazers for their game in Kansas City against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Fernandez sprained his left ankle in the Blazers' 110-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Przybilla has bronchitis. The team also said that small forward Martell Webster had surgery Thursday to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. He will likely miss eight to 10 weeks.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/416236626" height="1" width="1"/

Blazers' Fernandez, Przybilla sidelined (AP)
Guard Rudy Fernandez and center Joel Przybilla will not travel with the Portland Trail Blazers for their game in Kansas City against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Fernandez sprained his left ankle in the Blazers' 110-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Przybilla has bronchitis.

Hawks spoil Porter's debut with Suns (AP)

Marvin Williams scored 19 points, Josh Smith had 18 and the Atlanta Hawks spoiled Terry Porter's debut as Phoenix coach, rallying to beat the Suns 100-96 Wednesday night. It was the second victory in two exhibition games for the Hawks, who also defeated Orlando on Monday. Williams and Smith got lots of offensive support.

Magic pick up Redick's $2.8M option
The Orlando Magic picked up their $2.8 million option on former Duke star J.J. Redick for next season. Redick has struggled to work his way into the backcourt rotation and last season asked for a trade. He was the first guard off the bench in the Magic's loss to Atlanta in the preseason opener Monday, scoring 12 points, and drew praise from coach Stan Van Gundy for his play in practices. Redick, the team's first-round pick in 2006, originally signed a two-year deal with two one-year options.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/414093419" height="1" width="1"/

Evans, Law lift Hawks over Magic (AP)

Reserve guards Maurice Evans and Acie Law scored 17 and 20 points respectively, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 118-101 Monday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Rashard Lewis led Orlando with 22 points. Olympian Dwight Howard had 17 points, five rebounds and eight blocks. The block total matches Howard's regular-season best.

Hawks C Pachulia aches for homeland (AP)
While war raged in his homeland, Zaza Pachulia ached from afar. He was a Georgian stuck in American Georgia, unable to return to his native country after the Russians invaded over the summer. "My mom, cousins, grandparents, friends ... they're all back there," said Pachulia, the Atlanta Hawks' rugged center.

Cavaliers sign veteran center Wright
The Cavaliers signed center Lorenzen Wright on Friday to help offset the loss up front of forward Joe Smith. Cleveland has been looking for some frontcourt size since Smith was traded as part of the three-team deal with Memphis and Milwaukee that brought guard Mo Williams to Cleveland. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Wright played 12 games for Atlanta and five for Sacramento last season, averaging less than a point and 2.1 rebounds. Wright has averaged 8.1 points 6.5 rebounds in 761 career games.

Cavaliers sign F-C Lorenzen Wright (AP)
The Cavaliers signed center Lorenzen Wright on Friday to help offset the loss up front of forward Joe Smith. Cleveland has been looking for some frontcourt size since Smith was traded as part of the three-team deal with Memphis and Milwaukee that brought guard Mo Williams to Cleveland. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Wright played 12 games for Atlanta and five for Sacramento last season, averaging less...

Howard wants another shot at gold in '12 (AP)
Dwight Howard and his Olympic gold medal have been nearly inseparable since the Beijing Games. And the Orlando Magic center would like another one. Howard hopes to be on the roster for the 2012 London Games so he can defend his Olympic title and capture his second gold medal. "I want to be a part of the team," he said Thursday during a visit to his Atlanta alma mater.

Free-agent Murray nabs deal with Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks signed free-agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on Wednesday. Murray, a six-year veteran, can play both guard spots. He joins Maurice Evans as free-agent additions to the backcourt after the Hawks lost sixth man Josh Childress, who stunned the team last month by signing with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos. The 6-foot-3 Murray was released by Detroit last season before signing with Indiana. He started the final 15 games of the season at point guard for the Pacers. He averaged 11.

Hawks sign free-agent G Ronald Murray (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks signed free-agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on Wednesday. Murray, a six-year veteran, can play both guard spots. He joins Maurice Evans as free-agent additions to the backcourt after the Hawks lost sixth man Josh Childress, who stunned the team last month by signing with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos.

Report: Hawks F Smith signs $58M offer from Griz
Hawks restricted free agent Josh Smith has signed a five-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday.

Hawks keep Smith after matching Grizzlies' offer
Josh Smith will remain with the Hawks after Atlanta quickly matched an offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. "Tonight, the Hawks organization received an offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies for Josh Smith," Atlanta general manager Rick Sund said in a statement. "We are happy to announce that we will match their offer sheet. "Ownership, management and the team are happy to have Josh return as a member of the Hawks." Terms were not immediately disclosed.

Grizzlies talking with Hawks F Smith (AP)
Josh Smith's agent said Friday the restricted free-agent forward is considering a contract offer from the Memphis Grizzlies. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound Smith averaged 17.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in helping Atlanta make the playoffs last season, his fourth after the Hawks drafted him out of high school in the first round in 2004.

Report: Grizz ink Hawks' Smith to offer sheet
A career year in Atlanta is going to pay off for Josh Smith.

Hawks sign sixth-man Evans
The Hawks completed their deal with Maurice Evans on Tuesday, locking up a replacement for sixth-man Josh Childress. The 6-foot-5 Evans started 47 times for the Orlando Magic last season and averaged a career-high 9.3 points. He was quickly targeted by Atlanta after Childress, a restricted free agent, stunned Atlanta last week by signing with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos.

76ers sign free-agent guard Ivey
Guard Royal Ivey signed a multiyear contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Ivey has averaged 4 points, 1.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 14.3 minutes in 263 games over four seasons in the NBA. A second-round pick by Atlanta in 2004, Ivey played three seasons with the Hawks and one in Milwaukee. The 6-foot-4 Ivey has started 109 games and shot 42.1 percent from the floor, including 33.1 percent from 3-point range.

Sixers sign G Ivey to multiyear contract (AP)
Guard Royal Ivey signed a multiyear contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Ivey has averaged 4 points, 1.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 14.3 minutes in 263 games over four seasons in the NBA. A second-round pick by Atlanta in 2004, Ivey played three seasons with the Hawks and one in Milwaukee. The 6-foot-4 Ivey has started 109 games and shot 42.1 percent from the floor, including 33.1 percent...

Report: Hawks nearing deal for ex-Magic G Evans
Looking to fill the void left when Josh Childress bolted for Greece, the Atlanta Hawks are close to completing a deal with free agent Maurice Evans.

Source: Hawks, Maurice Evans near deal (AP)
Looking to fill the void left when Josh Childress bolted for Greece, the Atlanta Hawks are close to completing a deal with free agent Maurice Evans. A person within the league, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been completed, told The Associated Press on Sunday a deal could be signed by midweek.

Hawks near deal for Maurice Evans
Looking to fill the void left when Josh Childress bolted for Greece, the Atlanta Hawks are close to completing a deal with free agent Maurice Evans. A person within the league, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been completed, told The Associated Press on Sunday a deal could be signed by midweek. Evans started 47 times for the Magic last season and averaged a career-high 9.3 points.

Hawks G Childress signs with Greek club (AP)
Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress signed a three-year contract with the Greek club Olympiakos on Wednesday. Childress was a restricted free agent, which meant the Hawks had the right to match offers from other NBA teams, but not from international clubs. Agent Lon Babby said the deal was worth about $20 million after taxes and was far more lucrative than what Childress could have received in the...

Childress leaves Hawks for Euro mega-deal
Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA.

Bucks sign G Tyronn Lue, F Malik Allen (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Tyronn Lue and forward Malik Allen, giving new coach Scott Skiles two more veterans to work with. The team did not reveal terms of either contract. The 31-year-old Lue played for Atlanta and Dallas last season, averaging 5.8 points and 1.5 assists in 50 games. The 6-foot guard was drafted out of Nebraska with the 23rd pick in the 1998 draft.

Magic sign PG Johnson to back up Nelson
The Orlando Magic signed veteran free-agent point guard Anthony Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson will back up starter Jameer Nelson as he enters his 12th NBA season. He played in 69 games last season for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. Johnson had a brief stint with Orlando in the 1999-2000 season, appearing in 18 games. The 33-year-old guard has played with seven different teams, averaging 5.7 points and 2.9 assists.

Magic sign free-agent PG Anthony Johnson (AP)
The Orlando Magic signed veteran free-agent point guard Anthony Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson will back up starter Jameer Nelson as he enters his 12th NBA season. He played in 69 games last season for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. Johnson had a brief stint with Orlando in the 1999-2000 season, appearing in 18 games.

Hawks free agent Smith visits 76ers
Josh Smith wasted no time taking advantage of his restricted free-agent status, spending Wednesday visiting the Philadelphia 76ers - a franchise with plenty of cap room to make a big offer. The 22-year-old Smith toured the city and visited the Wachovia Center with Sixers officials, who would like to woo the forward away from Atlanta with an offer sheet too expensive for the Hawks to match. As he's a restricted free agent, the Hawks can match any offer made to the 6-foot-9, 235-pound Smith.

Free agent Josh Smith visits with 76ers (AP)
Josh Smith wasted no time taking advantage of his restricted free-agent status, spending Wednesday visiting the Philadelphia 76ers -- a franchise with plenty of cap room to make a big offer. The 22-year-old Smith toured the city and visited the Wachovia Center with Sixers officials, who would like to woo the forward away from Atlanta with an offer sheet too expensive for the Hawks to match.

Pistons hire 3 assistant coaches
New Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry has selected Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistants. Walker is a former coach of the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. He has been an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets since the 2004-2005 season. Sullivan has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets. Ellis has been minor league coordinator with the Atlanta Hawks for the past six seasons.

Hawks pleased with progress, bring back Woodson
The Atlanta Hawks announced Friday that they have re-signed head coach Mike Woodson to a new contract.

Jazz F Harpring undergoes ankle surgery (AP)
Utah forward Matt Harpring had surgery to remove two bone spurs from his right ankle. The Jazz say Harpring had surgery Thursday in Atlanta. The team wasn't sure how long Harpring's recovery would take. Harpring is the team's oldest player at 32. He just finished his 10th season in the league, averaging 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds as Utah's sixth man.

Hawks offer coach Woodson two-year extension
Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson has been offered a two-year extension, a person close to the negotiations said Thursday.

Woodson offered 2-year deal to remain Hawks coach
Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson has been offered a two-year extension, a person close to the negotiations said Thursday. The person familiar with the situation requested anonymity because the negotiations are ongoing. Woodson's contract will expire at the end of June. New Hawks general manager Rick Sund would not confirm the offer to Woodson on Thursday night. "I'm not commenting on anything until we have news," Sund said.

Hawks new GM quiet on coach Woodson's future
Knowing he faces a tight timetable, new Atlanta Hawks general manager Rick Sund is eager to start putting his imprint on a team coming off its first playoff appearance in nine years.

Hawks hire Sund as GM
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001. The 56-year-old Sund will replace Billy Knight, who announced on May 7 he is resigning after six years with the Hawks.

Hawks hire Sund as general manager (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001.

Cavs exec pulls out of bidding for Hawks GM job
The Atlanta Hawks were still looking for a new general manager Tuesday after Cleveland Cavaliers executive Chris Grant rejected the Hawks' offer.

Hawks put together initial list of GM candidates
The Atlanta Hawks have established an initial list of four candidates in their search to replace outgoing general manager Billy Knight, according to NBA front-office sources.

Hawks GM Knight to step down in July (AP)
Billy Knight will resign as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks in July, despite leading the team to its first playoff appearance in nine years. Knight said Wednesday it was time to "take a break" following a season when his authority appeared to be weakened by unsuccessful lobbying with owners to fire coach Mike Woodson.

Hawks GM Knight to step down in July
Atlanta Hawks general manager Billy Knight is stepping down. The announcement comes after the Hawks ended a nine-year playoff drought and forced the Boston Celtics to a Game 7 in a first round playoff series that ended Sunday. He said Wednesday he is resigning from the organization effective July 1. The 55-year-old Knight spent six years with the organization. His best season came this year, as the Hawks had a 37-45 regular season record and broke a nine-year playoff drought.

Hawks GM Knight to step down (AP)
Atlanta Hawks general manager Billy Knight is stepping down. The announcement comes after the Hawks ended a nine-year playoff drought and forced the Boston Celtics to a Game 7 in a first round playoff series that ended Sunday. He said Wednesday he is resigning from the organization effective July 1. The 55-year-old Knight spent six years with the organization.

Hawks GM Knight resigns after six years with team
Atlanta Hawks general manager Billy Knight is stepping down.

NBA suspends Hawks' Williams for flagrant foul
Atlanta forward Marvin Williams was suspended one game without pay for committing a flagrant foul, penalty two in the Hawks' Game 7 playoff loss in Boston.

Hawks' Woodson's future still in doubt (AP)
After a stirring run through the playoffs, one that actually got the fans of Atlanta excited about their NBA team, the Hawks headed into the offseason Monday with one major issue hanging over the team: Will Mike Woodson return as coach now that his squad is actually showing signs of hope? The Hawks pushed the heavily-favored Boston Celtics to seven games in the opening round of the playoffs before...

Celtics pound Hawks 99-65 in Game 7 (AP)

Kevin Garnett took a behind-the-back pass from Paul Pierce, slammed in the dunk to give Boston a 36-point, third-quarter lead and then slashed his hand across his throat to signal what the Atlanta Hawks already knew. "It's over," he said. The game. The series. The surprising little scare Atlanta put into the NBA's best.

Hawks, Celtics surprised to be in Game 7 (AP)
The Boston Celtics played hard all season for home-court advantage in the playoffs. They just didn't expect to need it this soon. The Celtics are back in Boston and hoping to finish off the pesky Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in Game 7. It's the last first-round series still going -- a bit of a shock considering that the Celtics were the best team in the NBA during the regular season, and the Hawks the...

Hawks force decisive Game 7 vs. Celtics (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks just won't let go of their first trip to the postseason in nine years. The playoff team with the worst record did it again to the team with the best mark, forcing an improbable Game 7 with the Boston Celtics, as Joe Johnson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining and the Hawks held on for a 103-100 victory Friday night.

Celtics go up 3-2 on Hawks, win 110-85 (AP)

Takedowns and menacing gestures. Double technicals and flagrant fouls. And the Boston Celtics are heading to Atlanta to try to deliver the knockout punch. Paul Pierce scored a playoff-high 22 points, and Ray Allen turned back the final Hawks' charge with three 3-pointers in a three-minute span of the third quarter on Wednesday night to help Boston beat Atlanta 110-85 and take a 3-2 lead in the...

Celtics beat Hawks, take 3-2 lead
The Hawks were soaring after two wins in Atlanta, but the Celtics regained control of the series with a Game 5 rout in Boston.

LIVE: Celtics facing Hawks in Game 5
After losing two straight in Atlanta, the Celtics are under some pressure to beat the Hawks in Boston. Follow Game 5 LIVE right here.

Pierce denies 'menacing gesture' was gang symbol
Celtics forward Paul Pierce, fined $25,000 for what the NBA called a "menacing gesture" during Game 3 of Boston's playoff series against Atlanta, denied that the sign was gang-related.

Pierce denies gesture was gang-related (AP)
Celtics forward Paul Pierce, fined $25,000 for what the NBA called a "menacing gesture" during Game 3 of Boston's playoff series against Atlanta, denied that the sign was gang-related. "I 100 percent do not in any way promote gang violence or anything close to it," Pierce said in a statement issued Wednesday before Game 5 of the series.

No one disciplined after C's-Hawks Game 4 run-in
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks escaped discipline for a Game 4 skirmish in which Kevin Garnett pushed off a referee while players on both benches stepped onto the court.

Celtics, Hawks escape discipline for skirmish
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks escaped discipline for a Game 4 skirmish in which Kevin Garnett pushed off a referee while players on both benches stepped onto the court. NBA spokesman Tim Frank said Tuesday there would be no fines or suspensions. Four technical fouls resulted in a game Atlanta won 97-92 to tie the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.

New coach Spoelstra climbed Heat ladder (AP)

Erik Spoelstra's tenure with the Miami Heat nearly ended after just a few months when Pat Riley arrived in 1995. Spoelstra was settling in as Miami's new video coordinator in 1995 when the Heat hired Riley as coach and president. Riley had final say over everything, including staff, and wanted someone he already knew to manage that part of the team's operation.

Hawks knot series with Celtics
The Hawks aren't rolling over against the top-seeded Celtics. Atlanta won its second straight game Monday to even the series at 2-2.

Hawks stun Celtics 97-92 to even series (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 35 points -- including 20 in the fourth quarter -- and the surprising Atlanta Hawks overcame two double-digit deficits to beat the Boston Celtics 97-92 on Monday night, evening the series at two games apiece. Johnson broke his previous career playoff high of 26 points when he played at Phoenix, and Josh Smith added 28 points and seven blocks.

Hawks knot series with Celtics
The Hawks aren't rolling over against the top-seeded Celtics. Atlanta won its second straight game Monday to even the series at 2-2.

Pierce, Stevenson each fined $25,000 (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce and Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson were each fined $25,000 by the NBA for making "menacing gestures" in playoff games this weekend. Pierce was sanctioned for flashing a hand gesture toward Al Horford and attempting to stare him down in the fourth quarter of the Celtics' 102-93 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

Horford, young Hawks confident vs. Celts (AP)
Al Horford got right in Paul Pierce's face, then hopped away to the Hawks bench. The Boston star wasn't too thrilled with the rookie's bravado. Pierce flashed a hand gesture toward Horford and attempted to stare him down. Did Horford back off? Hardly. The Atlanta center thumped his chest and yelled back at Pierce, who was finally dragged back to the Celtics bench.

Smith leads Hawks to Game 3 win (AP)
Al Horford got right in Paul Pierce's face, then hopped away to the Hawks bench. The Boston star wasn't too thrilled with the rookie's bravado. Pierce flashed a hand gesture toward Horford and attempted to stare him down. Did Horford back off? Hardly. The Atlanta center thumped his chest and yelled back at Pierce, who was finally dragged back to the Celtics bench.

Smith leads Hawks to Game 3 win (AP)

Led by high-flying Josh Smith, the Atlanta Hawks finally showed they can beat the Boston Celtics. Good timing. Smith scored 27 points -- and give him a perfect 10 in his own personal dunking contest -- to lead the Hawks to a 102-93 victory Saturday night that breathed life into their long-shot playoff hopes, cutting Boston's lead in the opening-round series to 2-1.

Celtics' Pierce to play after body-slam (AP)
Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce is ready for Game 3 of the playoffs series against Atlanta, despite being body-slammed to the floor in their last win. Pierce had no problems in practice Friday before the Celtics headed to Atlanta for Saturday's game. Coach Doc River says the training staff placed no restrictions on Pierce, who the team says injured his back before returning later in the first...

Celtics trying not to be overconfident (AP)
Wonder who the Boston Celtics will face in the second round of the NBA playoffs: Cleveland and LeBron James, or Washington and gimpy Gilbert Arenas? Uhhhh, hold that thought. We're getting a little ahead of ourselves. Yes, the Celtics have looked unstoppable in the first two games of their series against the Atlanta Hawks, winning by an average of 21 points.

Celtics' Pierce says he's OK for Game 3 vs. Hawks
Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce is ready for Game 3 of the playoffs series against Atlanta, despite being body-slammed to the floor in their last win.

Celts' Pierce OK for Game 3 after hard hit
Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce is ready for Game 3 of the playoffs series against Atlanta, despite being body-slammed to the floor in their last win. Pierce had no problems in practice Friday before the Celtics headed to Atlanta for Saturday's game. Coach Doc River says the training staff placed no restrictions on Pierce, who the team says injured his back before returning later in the first half of Wednesday's 96-77 victory over the Hawks.

Celtics rip Hawks 96-77 for 2-0 lead (AP)

Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Rondo added 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead Boston to a 96-77 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Celtics' Rondo an unlikely Game 1 star (AP)

One of the few spots at which the Hawks seemed to have an edge over the Boston Celtics was point guard, where Atlanta starts Mike Bibby. After the way Rajon Rondo played in the first playoff game of his career, even that may be in doubt. The speedy Rondo had 15 points, nine assists and six rebounds in Boston's 104-81 win Sunday night.

Celtics hand Hawks loss in Game 1
KG and the Celtics had no trouble at all in Game 1. Garnett had 16 points and 10 rebounds as Boston trounced Atlanta at home.

Celtics cruise past Hawks 104-81 (AP)

Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win Sunday night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Garnett stopped a 14-3 Hawks run with a jumper, starting a six-point Boston surge that made it 35-27 in the second quarter.

Hawks loose heading into Game 1 (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are in the playoffs for the first time in nine years. Their stay may very well be short. It wouldn't even be surprising if the last series postseason series to start is the first to end. "I told them, `go out there, have fun, enjoy yourself, play a good game, play hard,' " against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, general manager Billy Knight said.

Garnett misses 2nd practice prior to playoffs
The Boston Celtics weren't concerned when Kevin Garnett missed his second straight practice for family reasons on Friday. They know he'll suit up when it counts, in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. "Even though he's away, he's tuned in to what we're doing," Paul Pierce said. "We're not worried because we know he'll be fine when he gets back.

Hawks in for challenge against Celtics (AP)

Mike Woodson showed up at practice with a shaved head Friday. Anything to loosen up a team that faces a monumental challenge in the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks are on the wrong side of what looks to be one of the biggest mismatches in NBA postseason history. After fortuitously making it this far with a record that's eight games under .500, they'll face the 66-win Boston Celtics.

Heat's Riley still not talking future (AP)
Pat Riley has been hearing questions about his coaching future for weeks. He still isn't ready to answer. The Miami Heat coach and president, who announced last summer he would remain on the sideline through the end of the 2009-2010 season, refused to say Wednesday if that plan has changed. Yet he's aware Wednesday night's finale against Atlanta could be the 1,904th and final regular-season game of...

Heat win in Riley's possible finale (AP)

If this was Pat Riley's final game, it was a victorious one. Jason Williams scored 17 points, Mark Blount and Daequan Cook each added 16 and the Heat ended their disappointing season with a 113-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Miami finished 15-67, matching the 1988-89 expansion team for the worst record in franchise history.

Evans scores 27 to lead Magic past Hawks 121-105 (AP)

The Orlando Magic did just what they wanted in one of their final tuneups for the playoffs. Give everyone plenty of playing time. Avoid any serious injuries. And, of course, win the game. Maurice Evans had a career-high 27 points and six of his Orlando teammates also scored in double figures, leading the Magic to a 121-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Hawks end NBA's longest playoff drought (AP)
For the first time since 1999, the Atlanta Hawks are headed to the NBA playoffs. The Hawks clinched the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference when the Indiana Pacers, the only other team with a mathematical chance, lost at Washington 117-110 Monday night. The league's longest playoff drought ended with Atlanta enjoying an off day.

Pacers fall to brink of elimination (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 107-103 on Saturday night to deal a severe blow to the Pacers' playoff hopes. The Pacers entered the night two games behind Atlanta with three games to play. With the loss and Atlanta's loss to Boston, the Pacers need to win their last two and have the Hawks lose their final two to get into the playoffs.

Celtics prevent Hawks from clinching (AP)

Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory Saturday night. Atlanta would have ended the NBA's longest playoff drought with a victory, because Indiana lost to Charlotte earlier Saturday.

Pacers beat 76ers, stave off elimination (AP)

Indiana forward Danny Granger was scoreboard watching. When he didn't like what he saw, he stepped up his game. Granger scored 15 of his 30 points in the third quarter as the Pacers kept their slim Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive with an 85-76 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. "We knew Atlanta was winning," said Granger, who also had 12 rebounds.

Hawks win, keep control of 8th spot (AP)

Joe Johnson kept the Atlanta Hawks in control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, scoring 34 points Friday night in a 116-104 victory over the New York Knicks. Trying to end the NBA's longest postseason drought, the Hawks remained two games ahead of the Indiana Pacers with three to play for each team.

Pacers avoid elimination, beat Hawks (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 28 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 Tuesday night to avoid elimination from the Eastern Conference playoff race. A win by the Hawks would have knocked the Pacers from playoff contention, and Atlanta would have needed just one win or a New Jersey loss the rest of the way to clinch a berth.

Hawks tighten grip on 8th, beat 76ers (AP)

These are not the old Atlanta Hawks anymore. No, this young group of high-flying Hawks sure seems headed to the playoffs for the first time since the 1998-99 season. They hold a 3 1/2-game lead over Indiana for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. Joe Johnson scored 22 points, Josh Smith added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Hawks built a big lead and held off the Philadelphia 76ers 92-85...

76ers end 3-year playoff absence (AP)

When the Philadelphia 76ers last appeared in the playoffs, Andre Iguodala was a wide-eyed rookie responsible for passing the ball to Allen Iverson. Now, over a year after Iverson's trade to Denver, Iguodala knows the Sixers will depend on him in the postseason. "We just need to act like we've been there before," Iguodala said.

Smith's 2 3s in OT lift Hawks by Raptors (AP)

Mike Bibby hit a tying 3-pointer in regulation, Josh Smith made two in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 127-120 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. The Hawks increased their lead for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot to four games over Indiana, which lost 92-77 at Boston.

O'Neal says he will play Monday night
Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he will return to the court Monday night after sitting out more than two months with a bone bruise on his left knee. O'Neal is among the league's best interior defenders, and the Pacers could use him for the stretch run. They enter Monday's game against the Miami Heat three games behind Atlanta for the eighth and final playoff slot in the Eastern Conference with nine games left.

Hawks cruise past Grizzlies 116-99 (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks couldn't coast home against the Memphis Grizzlies despite holding a 38-point lead in the third quarter. The Hawks had to refire their offense in the fourth quarter Monday night to turn back a late Memphis rally and defeat the Grizzlies 116-99. Josh Smith had 26 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lead the Hawks, who had six players in double figures.

Hawks extend lead for last playoff spot (AP)

Marvin Williams scored 27 points and Joe Johnson had 23 to help the Atlanta Hawks win their third straight, 114-109 over the New York Knicks on Sunday. The Hawks increased their lead over New Jersey to 2 1/2 games for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Up by 22, Hawks hold off Bulls 106-103 (AP)

Mike Bibby scored 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks held on after nearly blowing a 22-point lead, giving themselves some breathing room in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 106-103 victory over the slumping Chicago Bulls on Friday night. The Hawks were up 31-12 before some late-arriving fans had even settled in their seats, and they appeared headed for a laugher when Al Horford's dunk made...

Harris leads Nets over Pacers 124-117 (AP)

Devin Harris had 22 points and a career-best 15 assists and the New Jersey Nets kept pace with Atlanta for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a 124-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Vince Carter added 22 points and a season-high 14 rebounds, Josh Boone had a career-best 26 points and Richard Jefferson added 20 as New Jersey (31-41) remained a half-game...

Hawks win, maintain eighth place in East (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 28 points, Josh Childress added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-96 on Wednesday night to maintain the eighth and final playoff position in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks also escaped a major scare when X-rays on point guard Mike Bibby's left thumb were negative.

Raptors shake up lineup, start Ford, Nesterovic
Raptors point guard T.J. Ford returned to the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time since a Dec. 11 fall at Atlanta that sidelined him for 24 games.

Stumbling Raptors start Ford, Nesterovic (AP)
Raptors point guard T.J. Ford returned to the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time since a Dec. 11 fall at Atlanta that sidelined him for 24 games. Ford, averaging 11.8 points an 5.7 assists, replaces Jose Calderon. Ford has been coming off the bench since returning Feb. 4 at Miami. Center Rasho Nesterovic also replaced Andrea Bargnani in the lineup for Toronto's game against Detroit.

Gooden helps Bulls hold off Hawks 103-94 (AP)

Drew Gooden scored a season-high 31 points and matched a season best with 16 rebounds Tuesday night as the Chicago Bulls held on in the fourth quarter for a 103-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Bulls, one of several teams chasing the Hawks for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, led by 12 after three quarters before Atlanta rallied within two with just more than six minutes...

Suns' Stoudemire makes 20-of-20 FTs (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 38 points, including a franchise-record 20-of-20 on free throws, and the Phoenix Suns won their seventh in a row by beating the Houston Rockets 122-113 on Saturday night. Stoudemire, who also had 13 rebounds and four blocked shots, broke the club record for consecutive free throws in a game of 17, set by Paul Silas against Atlanta on Jan.

Johnson's 34 lift Hawks over Magic 98-90 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 34 points, Mike Bibby had 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 on Saturday night. Josh Smith finished with 19 points for the Hawks, who took their sixth straight home victory against Orlando. Atlanta moved 1 1/2 games ahead of New Jersey, which lost to Philadelphia 91-87, for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Carter's 39 lift Nets over Hawks 125-117 (AP)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)-- Vince Carter had a season-high 39 points and 10 assists and the New Jersey Nets moved into a tie with Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 125-117 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday night. Richard Jefferson added 33 points and Devin Harris had a career-high 26 points and nine assists despite playing on a sprained ankle as the Nets had a...

Hawks win again, alone in 8th in East (AP)

Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson added 18 points and 10 assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks over the Washington Wizards, 105-96 on Monday night. It was the Hawks' third straight win, moving them one-half game ahead of idle New Jersey for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks haven't made the playoffs since the 1998-99 season.

Wizards guard Arenas has MRI on knee
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is increasing the intensity of his workouts in an attempt to return this season from knee surgery. The All-Star guard had an MRI on his surgically repaired left knee Monday. He underwent surgery Nov. 21. "They said everything healed," Arenas said before Washington played Atlanta Monday night. "They want me to ramp it back up - go full speed." Arenas said he would work out Monday night, and see how it feels Tuesday.

Hawks top Knicks, tie for eighth in East (AP)

Joe Johnson was sidelined with a leg injury last year when the Atlanta Hawks limped to the finish of another season without a playoff berth. He's healthy now, and playing the way the Hawks need to end the NBA's longest postseason drought. Johnson had 28 points and 11 assists, and Atlanta moved into a tie for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 109-98 victory over the New York...

Johnson's 28 lead Hawks over Clippers (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 21 of his 28 points in the third quarter and Mike Bibby handed out 14 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-93 on Friday night. Josh Smith added 25 points for the Hawks, who stopped a two-game losing streak and won for just the second time in eight games.

Rockets third team to win 20 straight (AP)

The Houston Rockets became the third team in NBA history to win 20 consecutive games, tying for the league's second-longest winning streak with an 83-75 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The Rockets joined the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers (33 straight) and 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks (20) as the only teams to win 20 or more in a row.

Howard, Turkoglu lead Magic over Hawks (AP)

Dwight Howard had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu had the second triple-double of his career, and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Atlanta Hawks, 123-112 on Monday night. Turkoglu had 23 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds as the Magic tied their season-high scoring output. Rashard Lewis added 22 points and reserve Keith Bogans had 19 as the Magic buried Atlanta under a flurry of...

Hawks win NBA's first replay since 1983 (AP)

New score, same result. The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA's first replay since 1983, holding off the Miami Heat 114-111 in overtime Saturday night to complete a protested game from December. The NBA ordered the teams back to the court after upholding Miami's protest of a 117-111 loss to the Hawks on Dec. 19.

Felton guides Bobcats to fourth straight (AP)

Raymond Felton had 23 points and 11 assists, Matt Carroll scored 21 points and the new-look Charlotte Bobcats continued their surprising turnaround with a 108-93 win over the slumping Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Emeka Okafor added 16 points and 15 rebounds in another balanced effort for the fourth-year Bobcats, who matched a team record with their fourth straight win and sent the Hawks to...

Stay glued: Hawks, Heat to replay 51.9 seconds
The Heat will visit the Atlanta Hawks to replay the final moments of their game that began Dec. 19.

Hornets make 15 3s in win over Hawks (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points and 18 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record with 15 3-pointers in a 116-101 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic made six 3-pointers and led all scorers with 29 points to help the Hornets to their second straight victory and fourth in five games.

West rests sore left ankle, sits out against Atlanta
New Orleans Hornets All-Star forward David West was a late scratch for the Hornets' game Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sore left ankle.

Hornets F West late scratch vs. Hawks (AP)
New Orleans All-Star forward David West was a late scratch for the Hornets' game Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sore left ankle. West rolled his ankle during the second half of the Hornets' victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. He remained in the game after the injury, but sat out practice on Tuesday and the game-day shootaround Wednesday morning.

Webber could miss rest of Warriors' road trip
Chris Webber missed Golden State's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night with a sore left knee. Warriors coach Don Nelson said Webber, who left a win Sunday over Portland after eight minutes, plans to stay in Atlanta to rehab and could sit out the final three games of Golden State's current road trip. Results of an MRI taken Monday in Oakland were negative. Matt Barnes started in place of Webber, a 14th-year center-forward who is averaging 3.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in nine games.

Davis scores 35, Warriors' streak hits 4 (AP)

Baron Davis scored 35 points and Stephen Jackson had 29 to lead the Golden State Warriors to their fourth straight victory, 135-118 over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The Warriors, who lead the NBA in scoring, set their season high for points. Golden State improved to 16-12 on the road, its most victories away from Oakland since 1993-94.

Mavericks sign free agent G Lue (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Tyronn Lue on Tuesday to be their backup point guard. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The Sacramento Kings waived Lue on Friday. He was acquired from Atlanta on Feb. 16, but never played for the Kings. Lue averaged 6.8 points, 1.8 assists, 1.2 rebounds over 17 minutes in 33 games for the Hawks.

Warriors' Webber could miss time with sore knee
Chris Webber missed Golden State's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night with a sore left knee.

Pistons sign C Theo Ratliff (AP)
The Detroit Pistons signed center Theo Ratliff, who was released Friday by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 13-year veteran signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Pistons, the team he started his career with in 1995. Ratliff was traded to Philadelphia in 1997 for Jerry Stackhouse, and has also played for Atlanta, Boston, Portland and Minnesota.

Knicks F Randolph out with foot injury (AP)
Forward Zach Randolph missed the Knicks' game against New Orleans on Monday night because of a bruised right foot. Randolph was hurt Friday in a loss in Atlanta and sat out the next night in a loss at Orlando. He had an MRI exam Monday that revealed the bruise. The Knicks listed Randolph as day-to-day.

Big Three lead Celts to fifth straight (AP)

The abdominal strain that sidelined Kevin Garnett for nine games at midseason was probably the best chance for the rest of the NBA to catch the Celtics. Now Garnett's back, and playing as well as he did before his injury. "He's all the way back," Boston forward Paul Pierce said Sunday night after Garnett had his best game since returning, scoring 20 points and grabbing 16 rebounds to lead the...

Hawks hold off Knicks 99-93 (AP)

Mike Bibby set up a go-ahead, alley-oop dunk by Josh Smith with 1:12 left, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a shaky start to the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 99-93 on Friday night. Bibby, playing his second home game since his trade to Atlanta, had his second straight double-double with 11 points and 10 assists.

Kings waive PG Lue (AP)
The Sacramento Kings waived point guard Tyronn Lue on Friday, putting another veteran free agent on the market for teams looking for depth down the stretch and in the playoffs. Lue never played for the Kings. He was acquired Feb. 16 as part of a trade that brought Anthony Johnson, Sheldon Williams and Lorenzen Wright from Atlanta.

Report: Hawks GM wanted to fire coach after Bibby trade
Mike Woodson apparently will have the chance to finish out the season with the Atlanta Hawks despite reported efforts by general manager Billy Knight to fire the coach. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on its Web site Friday that Hawks general manager Billy Knight wanted to fire Woodson after Knight traded for point guard Mike Bibby on Feb. 16.

Report: Knight wanted to fire Woodson (AP)
Mike Woodson apparently will have the chance to finish out the season with the Atlanta Hawks despite reported efforts by general manager Billy Knight to fire the coach. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on its Web site Friday that Hawks general manager Billy Knight wanted to fire Woodson after Knight traded for point guard Mike Bibby on Feb.

Bibby shines, leads Hawks past Kings (AP)

Mike Bibby had 24 points and 12 assists in his home debut for Atlanta, leading the Hawks to a 123-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Joe Johnson had 26 points to lead the Hawks, who had dropped two straight and eight of nine. Josh Childress had 22 of his 25 points in the second half, hitting all nine of his free throw attempts.

Spurs score 5 in 1st, beat Hawks 89-74 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-74 on Monday night for their sixth straight win despite scoring a franchise-low five points in the opening quarter. Tony Parker added 15 points and nine assists and Manu Ginobili scored 13 for San Antonio, which shot just 6 percent (1-of-17) in the first quarter.

Hawks end 6-game skid, top Warriors (AP)

Joe Johnson had 27 points and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 117-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. It was the fourth straight win for the Hawks over the Warriors, who got 35 points from Baron Davis and 24 by Monta Ellis. Salim Stoudamire added 18 points off the bench, Mike Bibby and Josh Smith 17 apiece and Josh Childress 13 for the Hawks, who...

Jazz win 14th consecutive home game (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz hold off Atlanta 100-94 on Saturday night for their 14th straight home victory. Kyle Korver scored 13 points, including six free throws in the final 20.4 seconds to help clinch the win. Josh Smith, who led Atlanta with 30 points, converted a three-point play with 1:58 remaining to get the Hawks within 90-88.

Warriors' Biedrins to sit after appendectomy
Golden State center Andris Biedrins is out indefinitely after undergoing an appendectomy Thursday night. Biedrins, a four-year pro from Latvia who leads the NBA in field goal percentage (62.2), missed his first game of the season when the Warriors hosted Atlanta on Friday night. The team said it had no timetable for his return, but Biedrins is expected to miss at least one week. He had started 41 of Golden State's first 54 games, averaging 10.3 points and a team-leading 9.7 rebounds.

Warriors' Biedrins out at least 1 week (AP)
Golden State center Andris Biedrins is out indefinitely after undergoing an appendectomy Thursday night. Biedrins, a four-year pro from Latvia who leads the NBA in field goal percentage (62.2), missed his first game of the season when the Warriors hosted Atlanta on Friday night. The team said it had no timetable for his return, but Biedrins is expected to miss at least one week.

Kings spoil Bibby's homecoming 119-107 (AP)

Ron Artest scored 29 points and Kevin Martin had 26 for the Sacramento Kings in a 119-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night that spoiled the homecoming of ex-teammate Mike Bibby. Even with the veteran presence of Bibby who scored 17 points, the Hawks lost their sixth straight game overall and eighth consecutive game in Sacramento, where they haven't won since Feb.

Bryant, Gasol power Lakers in rout (AP)

Kobe Bryant's sore pinkie wasn't an issue. As a result, Pau Gasol's first home game with the Los Angeles Lakers was a snap. Bryant and Gasol each scored 23 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Lakers coasted to a 122-93 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night after building a 41-point lead late in the first half.

Kings extend Blazers' losing streak to 5 (AP)

Ron Artest scored 24 points, Francisco Garcia added 23, and the Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 105-94 victory Tuesday night over the Portland Trail Blazers. Travis Outlaw had 23 points for the flat Blazers, who lost their fifth straight. Sacramento was playing its first game without veteran Mike Bibby, who was traded over the weekend to the Atlanta Hawks for point guards...

Hawks give Jeremy Richardson 10-day deal (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks signed guard Jeremy Richardson to a 10-day contract Monday, restoring their roster to 13 players after sending four to the Sacramento Kings in a trade for point guard Mike Bibby. The 6-foot-7 Richardson has played eight games this season with the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs and 12 games with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.

Kings send Bibby to Hawks in five-player trade
The Atlanta Hawks traded four players and a draft pick on Saturday for Mike Bibby, the point guard they hope will end the league's longest streak without a playoff appearance.

Kings set to trade Bibby to Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to acquire veteran point guard Mike Bibby from the Sacramento Kings.

Hawks agree to acquire Bibby from Kings (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to acquire veteran point guard Mike Bibby from the Sacramento Kings. Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. says the Hawks are to send four players to the Kings. Among them are 2007 first-round pick Shelden Williams and starting point guard Anthony Johnson. The Hawks also would send guard Tyronn Lue and veteran forward-center Lorenzen Wright to the Kings.

Report: Kings nearing deal to send Bibby to Hawks
Mike Bibby propelled the Kings on one of the longest playoff runs in their history with several clutch shots. Now he'll likely be taking his clutch ability East to help the playoff-hopeful Atlanta Hawks.

Report: Kings set to trade Bibby to Hawks
The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement in principle to trade guard Mike Bibby to the Atlanta Hawks, the Sacramento Bee reported on its Web site Saturday.

Childress to miss at least 1 game
The Atlanta Hawks are without guard Josh Childress for at least one game because of a knee injury. Childress will miss Wednesday night's game at Charlotte after suffering an injury to his right knee in Tuesdays game. The Hawks say the injury is a mild hyperextension. Childress is the team's top backup. He completed Tuesday's game, a 94-90 loss to Detroit, and accompanied the team to Charlotte. Childress is fourth on the team with an average of 12.2 points per game.

Hawks' Childress to miss at least 1 game (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are without guard Josh Childress for at least one game because of a knee injury. Childress will miss Wednesday night's game at Charlotte after suffering an injury to his right knee in Tuesdays game. The Hawks say the injury is a mild hyperextension. Childress is the team's top backup.

Pistons rally for ninth straight victory (AP)

Chauncey Billups missed every shot he tried through the first three quarters. Not to worry. The fourth is his time. Living up to the nickname "Mr. Big Shot," Billups scored 12 of his 16 points in the final period to rally the Detroit Pistons to their ninth win in a row, 94-90 over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Injured Wallace to miss Bobcats' game vs. Hawks
The Bobcats will again be without leading scorer Gerald Wallace for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Mitchell leaves Raptors after father-in-law's death
Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so that he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law. A team spokesman said Monday that Mitchell will not rejoin the Raptors until after the All-Star break. Toronto's first game after the break is at home against Orlando on Feb. 20. Assistant coach Mike Evans was to take charge of the team for Monday's game against San Antonio, because the Spurs are one of the teams he scouts.

Raps coach Mitchell leaves team after family death
Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so that he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law.

Raptors' Mitchell takes leave of absence (AP)
Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so that he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law. A team spokesman said Monday that Mitchell will not rejoin the Raptors until after the All-Star break. Toronto's first game after the break is at home against Orlando on Feb.

Yao, Rockets roll to sixth straight win (AP)
In the tightly packed Western Conference, the Houston Rockets know they can't afford to drop home games to teams with losing records. They left nothing to chance against Atlanta on Saturday night and continued their surge into playoff contention. Yao Ming had 28 points and nine rebounds, and the Rockets routed the Hawks 108-89 for their 10th win in 11 games.

James lifts short-handed Cavs over Hawks (AP)

LeBron James scored 26 points, Ira Newble added a season-best 18 and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 100-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. With Cleveland missing four of its top seven scorers to injuries, James came up huge at the end to help the Cavaliers bounce back after Atlanta rallied for the lead in the final quarter.

Cavs missing 4 of top 7 scorers (AP)
LeBron James really had to carry the load for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were missing four of their top seven scorers for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Guard Daniel Gibson, averaging 11.6 points, was on the inactive list after straining his right hamstring the previous night in a loss at Houston.

Kobe, Gasol struggle in loss to Hawks (AP)

With the game on the line, Kobe Bryant was betrayed by his pinkie. Give an assist to Joe Johnson's tight defense. Johnson scored 28 points, including four free throws in the final 23 seconds, and he forced a key turnover by Bryant with 8 seconds left as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-95 on Wednesday night.

Smith rallies Hawks past Sixers 96-91 (AP)

Josh Smith had 19 points, nine assists and nine blocks, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame an abysmal first quarter in a 96-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Josh Childress scored 21 points and Joe Johnson added 18 for the Hawks, who trailed by 20 in the first quarter. Atlanta led 91-88 before turning the ball over on an offensive foul by rookie Al Horford with 1:20 left.

Trio helps Hawks beat Nets, end skid (AP)

Josh Smith knows that Joe Johnson can't carry the Atlanta Hawks every night. So Smith was pleased to join Marvin Williams and Josh Childress in letting Johnson play 38 quiet minutes. "That just shows the growth of our team," Smith said. "When our superstar is not having a good night, the three of us can lift the team up." Williams scored 24 points, Smith and Childress each had 23, and Atlanta ended...

Raptors hit 13 3s, rip Wizards 122-83 (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 19 points, Chris Bosh had 16 and the Toronto Raptors used a big second quarter and a flurry of 3-pointers to beat the Washington Wizards 122-83 on Wednesday night. The 39-point margin of victory matched the biggest in team history, a 112-73 win over Atlanta on April 12, 2002. Anthony Parker had 15 points and Jose Calderon added 11 points and 11 assists for the Raptors, who...

Stoudemire helps Suns roll past Hawks (AP)

What a difference Amare Stoudemire makes. When the Phoenix Suns played at Atlanta in November, Stoudemire was injured and did not play. Tuesday night, Stoudemire was in the Suns' lineup, scored 22 of his 24 points in the first half and Phoenix rolled to a 125-92 victory over the Hawks. Stoudemire, who played only eight minutes in the second half, made 10 of his 11 field goal attempts and four of his...

Hill expected to return for Suns tonight vs. Hawks
Grant Hill is expected to return to action for the Suns on Tuesday night when they host the Atlanta Hawks.

Blazers rally from 18 down, beat Hawks (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 24 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 2.3 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 94-93 on Sunday. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for Portland, which improved its record at the Rose Garden to 18-4. The Blazers pulled within 91-87 with 2:24 left on Roy's left-handed layup and free throw.

Hawks extend SuperSonics' skid to 13 (AP)

Marvin Williams scored a career-high 33 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 99-90 victory that extended the Seattle SuperSonics' losing streak to a franchise-record tying 13 games. Williams, who grew up in Bremerton, just a ferry ride away from Seattle, had 16 points in the first half as the Hawks blew away the Sonics early to end a four-game losing streak.

Anthony-less Nuggets hold off Hawks (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 29 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 to lift the Denver Nuggets, playing without All-Star Carmelo Anthony, to a 107-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Marcus Camby finished with 13 points and grabbed 21 rebounds. He had 15 of his rebounds in the first half. Josh Smith had his first career triple-double for the Hawks, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10...

Magic hit 18 3s in rout of Grizzlies (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu scored 26 points, and the Orlando Magic made a team-record 18 3-pointers in a 112-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Turkoglu was 6-of-8 outside the arc for Orlando, which hit 55 percent of its 3s. The Magic's previous record for 3-pointers was 16 against the Atlanta Hawks on April 18, 1996.

Bulls' Deng sidelined with left Achilles' tendinitis
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng was inactive Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers because of his recurring left Achilles' tendinitis. The condition has been bothering Deng, second on the team at 17.9 points per game, for nearly a month, and it caused him to miss three games before returning Jan. 13 at Atlanta. The problem flared up again during the fourth quarter against Golden State on Friday, and he sat out the following night against Detroit.

Hawks suspend center Pachulia for one game
The Atlanta Hawks suspended backup center Zaza Pachulia for Wednesday's game at Denver for conduct detrimental to the team.

Hawks suspend C Pachulia for 1 game (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks suspended backup center Zaza Pachulia for Wednesday's game at Denver for conduct detrimental to the team. General manager Billy Knight announced the suspension Tuesday, but team did not describe the nature of his transgression. Pachulia, however, had a run-in with coach Mike Woodson during Monday's 111-109 overtime loss to Portland at Philips Arena.

Anthony doubtful for game against Atlanta
Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is doubtful for Denver's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night due to a sprained left ankle. Anthony was hurt Monday night after he came down on Kobe Bryant's right foot during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets said X-rays taken after the game were negative. Anthony, who hasn't missed a game this season, had minimal swelling Tuesday and some discomfort in the ankle.

Nuggets F Anthony doubtful vs. Hawks (AP)
Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is doubtful for Denver's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night due to a sprained left ankle. Anthony was hurt Monday night after he came down on Kobe Bryant's right foot during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets said X-rays taken after the game were negative.

Ankle sprain leaves Melo doubtful for next game
Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is doubtful for Denver's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night due to a sprained left ankle.

Mullin resigns as president of Hawks, Thrashers
Bernie Mullin resigned as president of the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers, and a member of the ownership group doesn't expect he'll be replaced. Michael Gearon Jr., an Atlanta-based member of the ownership group, said Mullin's resignation Tuesday will set up a more efficient management of the teams. Mullin had been president and chief executive officer of Atlanta Spirit, representing the ownership group for the Hawks, the Thrashers and Philips Arena, since 2004.

Bernie Mullin resigns as Hawks president (AP)
Bernie Mullin resigned as president of the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers, and a member of the ownership group doesn't expect he'll be replaced. Michael Gearon Jr., an Atlanta-based member of the ownership group, said Mullin's resignation Tuesday will set up a more efficient management of the teams.

Blazers win on Outlaw's hoop late in OT (AP)

Travis Outlaw sank a long jumper with one second left in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers over the Atlanta Hawks 111-109 Monday. Guarded by Josh Smith, Outlaw held the ball outside the 3-point line until under 5 seconds remained. Then Outlaw took a couple of dribbles inside the circle before pulling up and making the jumper.

Hawks' Johnson to sit for hard foul on Calderon
Atlanta Hawks starting point guard Anthony Johnson was suspended for Monday's game against Portland without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Toronto's Jose Calderon. Johnson was assessed the flagrant foul and ejected for hitting Calderon's head with his forearm in the second quarter of the Raptors' 89-78 win Friday. Besides the suspension, Johnson was assessed a flagrant foul, penalty two, NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson said in a press release Sunday.

Hawks' Anthony Johnson suspended 1 game (AP)
Atlanta Hawks starting point guard Anthony Johnson was suspended for Monday's game against Portland without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Toronto's Jose Calderon. Johnson was assessed the flagrant foul and ejected for hitting Calderon's head with his forearm in the second quarter of the Raptors' 89-78 win Friday.

Bosh's 35 lift Raptors over Hawks 89-78 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 35 points and nine rebounds, Anthony Parker scored 18 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-78 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games. Bosh, who had 13 points in the fourth quarter, has scored at least 30 in four of Toronto's past five games. Joe Johnson had 25 points for the Hawks, who lost back-to-back games for the first time since a four-game slide...

Bucks beat cold-shooting Hawks 87-80 (AP)

Andrew Bogut continued his recent tear with 21 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots and the Milwaukee Bucks beat cold-shooting Atlanta 87-80 on Wednesday night. The Hawks, losers of 18 of their last 20 in Milwaukee, failed to hit a field goal for more than 12 minutes spanning the third and fourth quarters, missing 13 straight shots before Anthony Johnson hit a 3-pointer with 1:04 left.

Hawks' balance tops 'Big 3' of Nuggets (AP)

After Denver's big three was reduced to one, the Nuggets' big comeback against Atlanta ended. Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith combined for 84 points, but Iverson and Smith were ejected with 38.9 seconds left and the Hawks held off a late rally by the Denver Nuggets for a 104-93 victory on Tuesday night.

Hawks end 12-game skid against Bulls (AP)
Joe Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks ended nearly four years of losing to Chicago in a decisive manner. Johnson scored 37 points, including 25 in the first half, and the Hawks beat the Bulls 105-84 Sunday to end a 12-game losing streak in the series. The Hawks had not beaten the Bulls since a 116-101 victory at the United Center on April 9, 2004.

Chicago rookie Joakim Noah benched by teammates
Chicago Bulls rookie Joakim Noah was benched for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks - by his teammates. They delivered a unanimous vote after the rookie from Florida was involved in a confrontation with assistant coach Ron Adams in practice before Friday's game at Philadelphia. Noah was inactive for the Philadelphia game for internal disciplinary reasons, but the players told interim coach Jim Boylan one game was not enough.

Bulls' Noah benched extra game by teammates
Chicago Bulls rookie Joakim Noah was benched by his teammates for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Bulls rookie Noah benched by teammates (AP)
Chicago Bulls rookie Joakim Noah was benched for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks -- by his teammates. They delivered a unanimous vote after the rookie from Florida was involved in a confrontation with assistant coach Ron Adams in practice before Friday's game at Philadelphia. Noah was inactive for the Philadelphia game for internal disciplinary reasons, but the players told interim coach...

Hawks' bad day continues with OT loss (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks lost a doubleheader Friday. Commissioner David Stern took away a win in the afternoon, then Atlanta fell to Washington in the evening. Antawn Jamison scored 22 points and Caron Butler added 21 to lead the Wizards to a 102-98 victory over the hard-luck Hawks. Josh Smith scored 35 points for Atlanta, but it wasn't enough to overcome the team's 12-of-22 showing at the foul line.

Heat, Hawks to play final 51.9 seconds over
The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat must replay the final 51.9 seconds of their game last month because the NBA said the official scorer ruled incorrectly that Shaquille O'Neal fouled out. This will be the first time since 1982 the league has sent teams back on the court for a replay. The Hawks won 117-111 at home in overtime Dec. 19. The NBA said Friday the replay will be held before the teams' next scheduled game - March 8 in Atlanta.

NBA calls for do-over in Hawks-Heat game (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat must replay the final 51.9 seconds of their game last month because the NBA said the official scorer ruled incorrectly that Shaquille O'Neal fouled out. This will be the first time since 1982 the league has sent teams back on the court for a replay. The Hawks won 117-111 at home in overtime Dec.

NBA grants Heat, Hawks first replay since 1982
The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat must replay the final 51.9 seconds of their game last month. This will be the first time since 1982 the league has sent teams back on the court for a replay.

Cavs confirm Varejao injuries in Atlanta game
The Cleveland Cavaliers said Thursday that Anderson Varejao has a left knee bruise and left Achilles' strain, making his playing status questionable for Friday night's game in Cleveland against the Charlotte Bobcats. AN MRI exam confirmed the injuries. The 6-foot-10 forward-center had two points and five rebounds in the 90-81 loss to the Hawks. Through 15 games, the Brazilian is averaging 7.5 points per game. He missed the first part of the season in a contract holdout.

Hawks register rare home win over Cavs (AP)

LeBron James had another big fourth quarter, but this time it wasn't enough. James scored 14 of his 31 points in the final quarter, but Cleveland couldn't find enough scoring help for its seventh straight win in Atlanta. Joe Johnson scored 29 points to lead a more balanced Atlanta attack, and the Hawks held off a late comeback to beat the Cavaliers 90-81 on Wednesday night for their first home win...

Raptors' Ford cleared to resume workouts (AP)
Raptors guard T.J. Ford was cleared to resume workouts Wednesday after visiting a spine specialist in Cleveland. It isn't immediately known when Ford, injured last month during a game at Atlanta, will begin working out again. There is also no timetable for his return to the Raptors. "The prognosis is looking good for a full recovery and a return to basketball," Raptors director of media relations Jim...

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Kidd helps Nets to fifth straight win (AP)

Jason Kidd had 10 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds for his ninth triple-double of the season, New Jersey opened the fourth quarter with a 15-0 run and the Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-107 on Saturday night. Kidd's second triple-double in two games came in New Jersey's fifth straight win, moving the Nets (17-16) above .500 for the first time since November.

Raptors' Ford says he'll be back on court this year
Toronto Raptors guard T.J. Ford, unable to play since he was injured in a mid-December game against the Atlanta Hawks, said in a radio interview on Thursday that he is feeling better and insisted he will return this season.

Granger's 32 help Pacers end 5-game skid (AP)

Danny Granger bounced back from one of the worst games of his career with one of his best. The third-year forward tied a career high with 32 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-91 on Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Granger, who tied his career best points total on a dunk late in the fourth quarter, shot 10-for-15 from the field and had nine rebounds.

LeBron, Gibson help Cavs hold off Kings (AP)

LeBron James scored 24 points and Daniel Gibson hit a dagger-like 3-pointer with 12 seconds left as the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided embarrassment by beating the short-handed Sacramento Kings 97-93 on Friday night. James, who scored 32 points in the second half when Cleveland beat Atlanta on Wednesday, this time deferred to his teammates in the fourth.

LeBron skips practice with sore big toe
Cavaliers star LeBron James did not practice Thursday because of a sore right big toe and was listed as probable for Friday's game against Sacramento. James, who missed a career-high five games earlier this season with a sprained left index finger, scored 36 points in a 98-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The Cavaliers went 0-5 without James and at 15-17 are still trying to recover. Coach Mike Brown said after practice that James was fine and likely would play Friday.

James' 36 rally Cavs past Hawks 98-94 (AP)

LeBron James scored 32 of his 36 points in the second half and Larry Hughes, whose shooting woes have been an ongoing problem for Cleveland, made a crucial jumper down the stretch to lead the Cavaliers past the Atlanta Hawks 98-94 on Wednesday night. James, who just celebrated birthday No. 23 -- to match his uniform number -- began the new year with another dominating performance, but one that...

Daniels set to return to Wizards lineup (AP)
With Antonio Daniels set to return to their starting lineup, the Washington Wizards waived guard Mike Wilks on Monday. Wilks played in four games and averaged 1.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 11 minutes. Washington was his eighth NBA club since he started with the Atlanta Hawks during the 2002-03 season. The Wizards signed Wilks after Daniels sprained his right knee in a game Dec.

Mavericks end Hawks 5-game win streak (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks quickly ended their shooting woes -- and Atlanta's longest winning streak in eight years. Dirk Nowitzki had 22 points while Josh Howard and Devin Harris each had 19 as the Mavericks led throughout in a 97-84 victory Saturday that snapped Atlanta's five-game winning streak. Dallas made its first five shots, including 3-pointers by Howard and Nowitzki, to jump out to a 12-0 lead...

Hawks win fifth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks are winning like it's 1999. Joe Johnson scored the first two baskets in a 12-0 run and the Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 107-95 on Wednesday night for their first five-game winning streak in eight years. The Hawks are three games over .500 this late in the season for the first time since the 1998-99 season, the last time they made the playoffs.

Report: Injury sidelines Hawks' Claxton for season
Speedy Claxton, who signed a four-year deal worth $25 million with the Atlanta Hawks in July 2006 and is facing microfracture surgery, will miss the rest of the season due to an injury to his left knee according to a published report..

Hawks win fourth straight, top Wizards (AP)

As well as Joe Johnson was shooting, it was one of his passes that led to the game's biggest basket for the surging Atlanta Hawks. Johnson scored 16 of his 32 points in the final quarter and set up Josh Smith's tiebreaking 3-pointer with a minute left Friday night, leading Atlanta past the Washington Wizards 97-92 for its season-high fourth consecutive victory.

Heat files protest with NBA over alleged error
As expected, the Miami Heat formally filed a protest with the NBA on Friday over what they contend was a critical scoring error in Wednesday night's overtime loss at Atlanta. The issue is whether Shaquille O'Neal actually committed six fouls in the game. Miami believes O'Neal was only charged with five fouls, and stat sheets distributed immediately after the game showed the same.

Math check: Heat files protest over Shaq's 6th foul
As expected, the Miami Heat formally filed a protest with the NBA on Friday over what they contend was a critical scoring error in Wednesday night's overtime loss at Atlanta.

Heat consider protest of loss to Hawks (AP)
The Miami Heat may protest what they believe was a scoring error in Wednesday night's overtime loss at Atlanta. Shaquille O'Neal fouled out with 51 seconds remaining in Miami's 117-111 loss -- but statsheets distributed immediately after the game showed the Miami center with five fouls. The sheet was eventually revised to show O'Neal with six fouls, although those charting on the Miami bench also...

Mourning has surgery on torn ligament
The notion of not seeing Alonzo Mourning play basketball again is a difficult one for the Miami Heat to accept. Mourning had surgery Thursday to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee and a quadriceps tear in the same leg. The injury, which he suffered Wednesday night in Miami's overtime loss at the Atlanta Hawks, will almost certainly keep Mourning sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Mourning undergoes knee surgery (AP)
The notion of not seeing Alonzo Mourning play basketball again is a difficult one for the Miami Heat to accept. Mourning had surgery Thursday to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee and a quadriceps tear in the same leg. The injury, which he suffered Wednesday night in Miami's overtime loss at the Atlanta Hawks, will almost certainly keep Mourning sidelined for the remainder of the...

Hawks outlast Heat 117-111 in overtime (AP)

Twenty-five games into the season, the NBA's Southeast Division is upside down: The Atlanta Hawks have a winning record and the Miami Heat are 11 games under .500 in last place. Joe Johnson scored 25 points and gave Atlanta the lead for good with a three-point play and the Hawks outlasted the Heat 117-111 in overtime on Wednesday night.

Williams out, so Quinn gets start at PG for Heat
Miami point guard Jason Williams was held out of Wednesday night's game against Atlanta due to a hyperextended left knee.

Hawks end 9-game losing streak to Jazz (AP)

Al Horford was incredulous when told the Atlanta Hawks hadn't beaten the Utah Jazz in five years. "Really? I didn't know that," said the rookie before pausing and adding "We're 1-0 against them now. I feel pretty good." Joe Johnson scored 26 points, including 20 in the second half, and Anthony Johnson had 14 assists to help the Hawks end their nine-game losing streak against Utah, holding off the...

Jazz fall in Atlanta, lose for 7th time in 8 tries


Two arrested in Williams carjacking
Two suspects were arrested and will be charged with carjacking Atlanta Hawks forward Shelden Williams at gunpoint. The men have been accused of five armed robberies near Atlanta and are being held at the Douglas County jail, police said Monday. They are to be charged in Fulton County on Williams' carjacking but first must answer to the charges in Douglas County. The suspects were identified as Bernard Moss and Darius Mathis, each 18 with an Atlanta address. They appeared in court Monday.

Two men arrested in carjacking of Hawks' Williams
Two suspects were arrested and will be charged with carjacking Atlanta Hawks forward Shelden Williams at gunpoint.

Johnson scores 31 as Hawks top Bobcats (AP)

Any sign of progress, however modest, is appreciated by the Atlanta Hawks, who have missed the playoffs eight straight years, the longest streak in the NBA. Here's one modest step up for the Hawks: For the first time, they won't lose a season series to the Charlotte Bobcats. Joe Johnson scored 31 points, Marvin Williams had 20 and the Hawks beat the Bobcats 93-84 on Saturday night, giving Charlotte...

Hawks F Williams carjacked at gunpoint in Atlanta
Hawks forward Shelden Williams was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday before the Hawks' game against Charlotte, a Fulton County Police spokesman confirmed.

Hawks F Williams carjacked at gunpoint (AP)
Atlanta forward Shelden Williams was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday before the Hawks' game against Charlotte. Douglasville City Police said two suspects were arrested late Saturday afternoon at Arbor Place Mall in Douglas County, near Atlanta. The suspects were in Williams' car and were attempting a robbery, according to an officer who answered the phone at the Douglasville Police Department.

Hawks' Williams carjacked before game
Atlanta forward Shelden Williams was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday before the Hawks' game against Charlotte, a Fulton County Police spokesman confirmed. The Hawks said two suspects have been arrested in Douglas County. Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche says Williams provided police with his license plate number, leading to a search that led to two suspects being arrested in Williams' car at a mall in Douglas County. More details of the arrests were not immediately available.

Billups keeps Pistons on winning track (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks just can't seem to find a way around the Detroit Pistons. Chauncey Billups scored 23 points and the Pistons beat Atlanta 91-81 Friday night to remain perfect in three meetings between the teams this season. "It's actually tough to play a team three times this early," Detroit coach Flip Saunders said after the sloppy victory.

Horford suspended for flagrant foul
Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford was suspended for one game by the NBA on Thursday for a flagrant foul against Toronto's T.J. Ford. Ford was injured when Horford struck him on the head and knocked him down as Ford was trying to score on a breakaway with 1:32 left in the game Tuesday night. Horford, ejected for a flagrant foul penalty two, said he was trying to block Ford's shot. Ford was released from an Atlanta hospital Wednesday and flew home to Toronto.

Horford gets 1-game suspension for flagrant foul
Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford was suspended for one game by the NBA on Thursday for a flagrant foul against Toronto's T.J. Ford.

Hawks' Horford suspended for Ford foul (AP)
Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford was suspended for one game by the NBA on Thursday for a flagrant foul against Toronto's T.J. Ford. Ford was injured when Horford struck him on the head and knocked him down as Ford was trying to score on a breakaway with 1:32 left in the game Tuesday night. Horford, ejected for a flagrant foul penalty two, said he was trying to block Ford's shot.

Ford expected to return to Toronto
Toronto Raptors guard T.J. Ford is expected to be released from a hospital Wednesday and return to Toronto, a day after his head bounced on the floor and he was removed from the court on a stretcher. Raptors spokesman Jamie Deans said he had no details on the time of Ford's release from Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, where Ford was taken for tests Tuesday night. "All that I know is he's expected to come home today," Deans said.

Raptors' Ford out of hospital, returning to Toronto
T.J. Ford has been released from an Atlanta hospital and is on a flight back to Toronto, ESPN.com's Andy Katz and ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher are reporting.

Raptors' Ford expected to leave hospital (AP)
Toronto Raptors guard T.J. Ford is expected to be released from a hospital Wednesday and return to Toronto, a day after his head bounced on the floor and he was removed from the court on a stretcher. Raptors spokesman Jamie Deans said he had no details on the time of Ford's release from Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, where Ford was taken for tests Tuesday night.

Ford injured in Raptors' win over Hawks (AP)
T.J. Ford scored 26 points before he was sent crashing to the floor with an apparent injury on a flagrant foul late in the game, casting a pall over Toronto's 100-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Ford, who missed the 2004-05 season following neck surgery, was headed toward a breakaway basket when Atlanta rookie Al Horford hit the guard's face with his hand.

Smith, Johnson lead Hawks by Magic 98-87 (AP)

Josh Smith remembers losing. The Atlanta Hawks forward had more rebounds Monday night than his team had wins in his entire rookie season. Smith had 25 points and a season-high 16 rebounds as the Hawks evened their record at 10-10 with a 98-87 victory over the Orlando Magic. "This win is real big -- just for us to get to .500," said Smith, who added four blocks and five assists.

Raptors hope to have F Bargnani back vs. Hawks
Toronto forward Andrea Bargnani practiced Monday for the first time in more than a week and hopes to play when the Raptors face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.

Bargnani hopes to return Tuesday
Toronto forward Andrea Bargnani practiced Monday for the first time in more than a week and hopes to play when the Raptors face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. If Bargnani plays, it will be the first time Toronto has had its trio of stars - Bargnani, T.J. Ford and Chris Bosh - together in the lineup since Nov. 20. "The knee is getting better every day," Bargnani said after Monday's practice. "Today I practiced normally and it was feeling good. I can try to play, we'll see (Tuesday).

Smith leads Hawks over Grizzlies 86-78 (AP)

Mike Woodson was appalled at how poorly the Atlanta Hawks played in the third quarter of their previous game. So, the coach of the NBA's youngest team tinkered with his halftime routine. Less time sitting, more time moving. "We got them out of the locker room a little bit earlier than we have in the past," Woodson said.

Johnson's buzzer-beater lifts Hawks (AP)

Joe Johnson's 18-footer at the buzzer lifted the Atlanta Hawks to a 90-89 victory over the league-worst Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Minnesota, which lost its fifth straight to drop to 2-15, had a one-point lead after Marko Jaric's laying with 2.2 seconds left. However, after an Atlanta timeout, Johnson took the inbound pass at the top of the key and dribbled to his right past...

Balanced Pistons surge past Hawks 106-95 (AP)

The Detroit Pistons scored 22 of the first 31 points in the third quarter to break open a close game, beating the Atlanta Hawks 106-95 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Chauncey Billups made two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in the third period, giving the balanced Pistons' attack seven players in double figures and an 87-61 lead with a full period left.

Hawks end 7-game skid in Philadelphia (AP)

The young, high-flying Atlanta Hawks are maturing rapidly. Josh Smith scored 22 points, Marvin Williams and Josh Childress both added 16 and the Hawks snapped a seven-game losing streak at Philadelphia with an 88-79 victory over the 76ers on Monday night. Joe Johnson scored 15 points and Al Horford had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks (7-9), who last won at Philadelphia on March 21, 2003.

Hornets beat turnover-plagued Hawks (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets like playing on the road this season. They like playing the Atlanta Hawks anywhere. David West had 22 points and 17 rebounds and the Hornets won for the eighth time in 10 road games this season, beating the turnover-plagued Hawks 92-86 on Friday night. The Hornets moved to 17-9 in their last 26 games against the Hawks.

Bulls end 4-game skid, top Hawks 90-78 (AP)

Luol Deng scored 22 points, Ben Gordon added 21, and the Chicago Bulls snapped their four-game losing streak with a 90-78 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The Bulls desperately needed the win after a 1-5 trip left them with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, and it came against a team they've dominated in recent seasons.

Hawks rally from 21 down to beat Wolves (AP)

Josh Smith and the Atlanta Hawks have suddenly found a steeliness on the road. Smith scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter to help Atlanta erase a 21-point deficit in a 94-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Joe Johnson scored 25 points, and Tyronn Lue had seven of his 13 in the fourth for the Hawks, who were winless in their previous 17 road games before they...

Hawks end 17-game road skid, beat Heat (AP)

Josh Smith blocked Dwyane Wade's potentially game-tying layup with 3.9 seconds left, Joe Johnson scored 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 10-point deficit entering the final quarter to beat the Miami Heat 82-79 Wednesday night. It was Atlanta's first win in its past 18 road games, dating back to last season.

Parker's 31 helps Spurs beat Hawks (AP)

Tony Parker scored 17 of his 31 points in the second quarter and added nine assists while Manu Ginobili scored 19 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 95-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. San Antonio, which has won six of seven, took an 83-65 lead after three periods, leading by 24 on several occasions, the last at 83-59 on a free throw by Ginobili.

Bucks hand Hawks 17th straight road loss (AP)

Despite not being able to stop Josh Smith, the Milwaukee Bucks found a way to keep Atlanta struggling on the road. Andrew Bogut and Michael Redd each scored 21 points to lead the Bucks to a 105-96 victory over Atlanta on Saturday night, extending the Hawks' road losing streak to 17 games. Smith, who missed Wednesday's game against Seattle with a left quadriceps strain, started at center against the...

Bobcats hold off Sonics
Gerald Wallace scored 27 points, Jason Richardson added 23 and the Charlotte Bobcats wore down a weary Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics in a 100-84 win on Saturday night. Raymond Felton added 13 points and 12 assists, Emeka Okafor added 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Bobcats set a franchise record by limiting Seattle to 31 percent shooting, a night after the Sonics won an emotional double-overtime game in Atlanta.

Durant's 3 gives Sonics double OT win (AP)

Rookie Kevin Durant made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the second overtime, and Damien Wilkins scored a career-high 41 points in the Seattle SuperSonics' 126-123 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. With rookie Al Horford guarding him at the top of the key, Durant pumped once to get the defender in the air before shooting over his outstretched arm.

Durant shot lifts Sonics in double OT
Rookie Kevin Durant made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the second overtime, and Damien Wilkins scored a career-high 41 points in the Seattle SuperSonics' 126-123 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. With Al Horford guarding him at the top of the key, Durant pumped once to get the defender in the air before shooting over his outstretched arm. Durant, the No. 2 overall draft pick, finished with 21 points as Seattle improved to 2-8 following a victory on Wednesday at Miami.

Johnson, Childress lead Hawks by Bobcats (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks have to wait to learn if their victory over the Charlotte Bobcats was a costly one. Joe Johnson scored a season-high 34 points, Josh Childress added 23, also a season best, and the Hawks never trailed in beating the Bobcats 117-109 on Wednesday night. The Hawks, however, lost two starters with injuries.

Jamison, Haywood lead charge for Wizards
The Washington Wizards avoided the first 0-6 start in franchise history, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-90 Sunday behind Caron Butler's 24 points. All five Washington starters scored in double figures for the first time this season. Antawn Jamison had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and Brendan Haywood also posted a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Wizards avoid first 0-6 start, top Hawks (AP)

The Washington Wizards avoided the first 0-6 start in franchise history, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-90 Sunday behind Caron Butler's 24 points. All five Washington starters scored in double figures for the first time this season. Antawn Jamison had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and Brendan Haywood also posted a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Celtics off to best start in 20 years
Kevin Garnett had 27 points and 19 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 106-83 Friday night, their third blowout win of a season in which they're off to their best start in 20 years. The Celtics took the lead for good midway through the second quarter, stretched it to 17 points early in the third and led by between 8 and 23 the rest of the way.

Celts win, off to best start in 20 years (AP)

Kevin Garnett had 27 points and 19 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 106-83 Friday night, their third blowout win of a season in which they're off to their best start in 20 years. The Celtics took the lead for good midway through the second quarter, stretched it to 17 points early in the third and led by between 8 and 23 the rest of the way.

Smith, Horford help Hawks stun Suns (AP)

The stands were packed, and the home team made every big shot down the stretch. Could this possibly be an Atlanta Hawks game? Josh Smith scored 22 points, rookie Al Horford led a dominant performance on the boards and the Hawks beat another 60-win team from last season, holding off Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns 105-96 on Wednesday night.

Horford leads 4 Hawks with 10-plus boards
Josh Smith scored 22 points, rookie Al Horford led a dominant performance on the boards and the Atlanta Hawks beat another 60-win team from last season, holding off Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns 105-96 Wednesday night. The Hawks, who haven't made the playoffs since 1999, got back to .500 in a brutal opening stretch of games and added to their opening-night win over Dallas. Atlanta led throughout the second half, but the Suns were right there when Nash drove for a basket with 4:42 remaining.

Rivers rejoins team after father's death
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has rejoined the team after flying to Chicago to be with family following the death of his father. Rivers said he planned to coach the Celtics in Wednesday night's home game against the Denver Nuggets and Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He then planned to return to Chicago. Funeral services for Grady Alexander Rivers Sr. are scheduled for Saturday at Second Baptist Church in Mayfield, Ill.

Jefferson, Nets hold off Hawks 87-82 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 25 points and Antoine Wright added 15 to lead the New Jersey Nets to an 87-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Jason Kidd had nine points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in nearly collecting his second straight triple-double and helping New Jersey win for the third time in four games.

Billups' late FT gets Pistons by Hawks (AP)

The Detroit Pistons expected Jason Maxiell to provide an undersized post presence off the bench. They didn't know that Jarvis Hayes was going to do the same thing. Maxiell and Hayes combined for 23 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, to help the Pistons rally for a 92-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks Sunday night.

Pistons rally to beat Hawks
Chauncey Billups hit a free throw with 1.7 seconds left to give the Detroit Pistons a 92-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. The Pistons trailed in their home opener by nine points entering the fourth, but dominated the first 11 minutes of the final period before a late Hawks rally. Two 3-pointers by Joe Johnson pulled Atlanta to 89-88 with 40 seconds to go, but Jarvis Hayes grabbed a key offensive rebound and Billups made it a 3-point game from the line.

Johnson lifts Hawks over Mavs in opener (AP)

One win won't end the NBA's longest active playoff drought, but for the Atlanta Hawks it was a good start. Joe Johnson scored 28 points and the Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-94 in their season-opener on Friday night. The Hawks opened the season with a home win for the first time since the 1998-99 season, the last time they appeared in the playoffs.

Howard can practice; still suspended
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard was cleared to practice Monday, six days after he sprained his left wrist in a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls. Doctors removed the cast from his wrist. He now wears a removable splint. Howard will travel with the Mavericks on their upcoming road trip. Their season opener is Wednesday at Cleveland and they play Friday at Atlanta.

NBA Preview: Southeast Division
The Hawks have been bad for a while. Marques Johnson says rookie Al Horford will help Atlanta finally become relevant again.

Horford puts up 22 points, 12 rebounds
Rookie Al Horford had 22 points and 12 rebounds in the Atlanta Hawks' 104-98 exhibition victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday. Horford was the third overall pick in the draft after helping Florida win consecutive NCAA titles. The game tipped off at 10:30 a.m. for the Bobcats' annual "Cool School Field Trip," and the stands were packed with area eighth graders who earned an invitation by posting good grades and no absences since the start of the school year.

Nuggets sign veteran G Mike Wilks (AP)
The Denver Nuggets signed veteran guard Mike Wilks on Thursday. The 5-foot-10 Wilks has played five NBA seasons with Atlanta, Minnesota, Houston, San Antonio, Cleveland and Seattle. He averaged 3.6 points and 1.7 assists in 47 games with Seattle last season. In 214 career games, he has averaged 2.5 points and 1.2 assists.

Nuggets sign Mike Wilks
The Denver Nuggets have signed G Mike Wilks, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Wilks, 5-10, 180, has played five NBA seasons with Atlanta, Minnesota, Houston, San Antonio, Cleveland and Seattle. Most recently, he averaged 3.6 ppg and 1.7 apg in 47 [...]

Rookie Horford's 22 and 12 lift Hawks (AP)
Rookie Al Horford scored a career-high 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks held off a second-half rally to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-98 Thursday in an exhibition game. Horford, who led Florida to back-to-back NCAA titles before becoming the third pick in the draft, added 12 rebounds for the Hawks. Josh Childress had 19 points, Josh Smith 17 and Marvin Williams 12 for Atlanta.

WNBA expands, Atlanta gets team
WNBA President Donna Orender announced today that the City of Atlanta has been awarded a WNBA expansion team for the 2008 season. The new team will be owned and operated by Atlanta businessman J. Ronald Terwilliger. “As a great sports town and a region that enthusiastically supports women’s athletics, Atlanta is a terrific destination for the [...]

Acie Law, G - ATL
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Law shines in debut as Hawks win
Acie Law IV made a fast-break layup with 25 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 94-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night in both teams' preseason debut. Carlos Arroyo missed one of two free throws that would have tied the game with 15 seconds left. Marvin Williams, who had 19 points, made two free throws to seal the win. Dwight Howard had 30 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks for Orlando, while Adonal Foyle added 11 points and J.J. Redick scored 10.

Law's layup lifts Hawks over Magic 94-93 (AP)

Acie Law IV made a fast-break layup with 25 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 94-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night in both teams' preseason debut. Carlos Arroyo missed one of two free throws that would have tied the game with 15 seconds left. Marvin Williams, who had 19 points, made two free throws to seal the win.

Nuggets sign Stacey Augmon
The Denver Nuggets have signed F Stacey Augmon, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today. Augmon, 6-8, 213, has played 15 NBA seasons with Atlanta, Detroit, Portland, Charlotte/New Orleans and Orlando. Most recently, he averaged 2.0 ppg and 1.5 rpg in 36 games with Orlando during the 2005-06 season. He currently holds career [...]

Rockets re-sign Dikembe Mutombo
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has re-signed free agent center Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo (7-2, 260, Georgetown) has averaged 10.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.81 blocks in 1,148 career games (970 starts) with Denver, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and Houston. Last season with the Rockets, Mutombo averaged 3.1 points, [...]

Timberwolves sign John Edwards
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed John Edwards. Edwards, a 7-0 center from Kent State, has NBA experience with the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Edwards appeared in 25 games with Indiana during the 2004-05 season after going undrafted out of Kent State. [...]