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Larry Drew to return as Hawks coach
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — It seemed Larry Drew had a good chance of returning as Hawks coach after the team’s management declared the season a success.- 1 day 21 hr ago
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Hawks' Larry Drew cites relationships as strength
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — The support of Hawks players helped Larry Drew get the job as head coach in 2010. As Drew awaits word from the team if it will pick up his contract option for next season, he cites his...- 2 days ago
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NBA fines Hawks owner Gearon Jr., forward Ivan Johnson
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — The NBA fined Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr. and forward Ivan Johnson for their actions during the team’s recent playoff series against the Celtics.- 7 days ago
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Coach, GM among Hawks' first offseason decisions
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Before the Hawks can decide what to do with their roster for next season, they have to evaluate what kind of team they were this season.- 7 days ago
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Hawks wonder what might have been without injuries
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Losers in the NBA playoffs often check off what-ifs as they head home for the summer. For the Hawks, the list is as long as their perpetual injury report and as painful as the handful of plays...- 8 days ago
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Hawks notes: Gearon provides ‘fuel' for Kevin Garnett
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Celtics forward Kevin Garnett had his best game of the series to help eliminate the Hawks from the playoffs Thursday and then credited Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr.- 8 days ago
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NBA says foul called incorrectly against Celtics
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution — NEW YORK - The NBA says a foul against Boston with 3.1 seconds left in Atlanta's season-ending loss on Thursday should have been called sooner, which would have given the Hawks a free throw...- 8 days ago
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Hawks' season ends with loss to Celtics
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — BOSTON - The Hawks knew what was coming Thursday night at TD Garden because they had seen it before.- 9 days ago
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‘Embarrassed' Hawks back in Boston with season on line
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Visions of a Hawks comeback against the Celtics are clouded by memories of the bludgeoning they absorbed the last time they were in Beantown.- 10 days ago
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Hawks use familiar lineup to win Game 5
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Chris Vivlamore) — Just the thought of it made Larry Drew smile - in spite of the gravity of the situation. The Hawks’ coach started a lineup Tuesday night he hasn’t been able to put on the floor in nearly four...- 11 days ago
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Hawks defeat Celtics to avoid playoff elmination
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — The math suggests the Hawks have a slim chance of coming back to win their playoff series against the Celtics.- 11 days ago
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Joe Johnson moves back to shooting guard
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Chris Vivlamore) — Just the thought of it made Larry Drew smile - in spite of the gravity of the situation. The Hawks’ coach started a lineup Tuesday night he hasn’t been able to put on the floor in nearly four...- 11 days ago
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Hawks not getting scoring from bench
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Chris Vivlamore) — The Hawks have counted on their bench all season, a luxury in the lockout-compacted NBA schedule. The reserves have not been a factor in the playoff series with the Celtics through the first four...- 12 days ago
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Johnson not happy with limited shots
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Chris Vivlamore) — A day later, Joe Johnson was at loss for words about the Hawks’ embarrassing Game 4 loss to the Celtics on Sunday that has the team on the brink of playoff elimination.- 12 days ago
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Hawks face playoff elimination after Celtics rout
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — BOSTON-If the Hawks weren't in such desperate need of a victory against the Celtics Sunday, forward Josh Smith might have sat this one out.- 13 days ago
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Horford returns for Game 4
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Hawks center Al Horford played for the first time since his Jan. 17 pectoral tear. Horford warmed up before Game 4 and decided he felt good enough to play.- 13 days ago
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Hawks' Josh Smith plans to return Sunday
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — BOSTON - As far as Hawks forward Josh Smith is concerned, the only thing could keep him from playing in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Sunday is an unexpected stumble.- 14 days ago
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Hawks lose Game 3 at Boston in overtime
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — BOSTON - There was the potential for turnabout in this series, and Celtics coach Doc Rivers knew it.- 15 days ago
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Hawks go to Boston looking for more scoring in Game 3
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — The Hawks opened the playoffs with an electric display of running, shooting and scoring that suggested they finally had figured out how to break free from Boston’s suffocating defense.- 16 days ago
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Josh Smith doubtful for Game 3 with knee injury
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Hawks forward Josh Smith avoided the rash of injuries that hobbled the team during the regular season, but his luck has run out in the playoffs.- 17 days ago
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Blog Articles
Atlanta Hawks: Larry Drew to return as coach
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — The Hawks said they’ve exercised the option on coach Larry Drew’s contract for next season. The team signed Drew to a two-year contract with an option in 2010. The Hawks have posted...- 2 days ago
Atlanta Hawks: Roster report
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — The season ends abruptly and fans immediately engage in the annual tradition of wishing their team had different players (if they wait that long). But before you start dreaming about the Hawks...- 4 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: NBA admits blown call in Game 6 (plus notes)
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — The NBA said Marquis Daniels should have been called sooner for fouling Al Horford on an inbound play with 3.1 seconds left in Game 6. If game officials had made the correct call the Hawks,...- 8 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Video: Season ends at Boston
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Boston –My video report following the Hawks’ season-ending 83-80 defeat to the Celtics. Michael Cunningham , Hawks beat- 9 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Season’s over
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Boston–The Hawks’ streak of second-round playoff appearances ended at three. After a 40-26 regular season, the Hawks lost in six games to the Celtics in the first round. There will be...- 9 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks at Celtics: Game 6 thread
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Boston –The Celtics said Paul Pierce has a sprained left MCL. Doc Rivers : “It’s not the best situation but he’s going to play. We have to find out what he can do on the...- 9 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: The Horford effect
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Boston –I mentioned in the Game 5 postgame blog that it had been so long since Al Horford played center for the Hawks it was kind of astonishing to see the difference. I’m sure the...- 10 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Gearon: Garnett ‘dirtiest guy in the league,’ Hawks ‘don’t get any calls’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr. was the featured speaker today at the Third Annual Art of It Luncheon at the Piedmont Park Conservancy. The event is sponsored by the W.E.B. Du Bois Society ,...- 11 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Video: Hawks stay alive, head back to Boston
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — I joined Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe to review the Hawks’ 87-86 Game 5 victory over the Celtics. Michael Cunningham , Hawks beat- 11 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Hawks 87, Celtics 86
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — So Al Horford sits out four months because of the first major injury of his career and then comes back and has what is, under the circumstances, probably his best postseason game. But the Hawks...- 11 days ago
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Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Game 5: Game thread
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Hawks starters: Jeff Teague , Joe Johnson , Marvin Williams , Josh Smith and Al Horford . Zaza Pachulia (foot) is out. All Celtics players are available. Larry Drew on why he’s...- 11 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Joe Johnson: A quote timeline
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — JUNE 11, 2010 MC The Hawks also want to move away from an isolation-heavy offensive approach that was influenced by guard Joe Johnson’s playing style. Johnson is eligible to become a free...- 12 days ago
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Johnson unhappy with limited number of shots
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Chris Vivlamore) — Vivlamore reporting from Philips Arena, the day after the Hawks’ Game 4 loss to the Celtics. A day later, Joe Johnson was at loss for words about the Hawks’ embarrassing Game 4 loss to the...- 13 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Hawks collapse at Boston
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — I joined The Boston Globe’s Bob Ryan to review the Hawks’ 101-79 defeat to the Celtics in Game 4. Michael Cunningham , Hawks beat- 13 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks at Celtics Game 4: Celtics 101, Hawks 79
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Boston –I could sense the anguish among tweeps over this one. Just when they thought they could at least expect the Hawks to compete, they do this. So much for management’s boasts...- 13 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks at Celtics Game 4: Game thread
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Boston – Josh Smith is testing his left knee pregame but said he will play tonight after no setbacks during this morning’s shootaround. He plans to wear a brace during the game....- 13 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Reining in Rondo
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — BOSTON – Rajon Rondo had a triple-double in Game 3 but his 0.57 points per possession were worst on the team, according to Synergy Sports Technology . So Jeff Teague isn’t wrong...- 14 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Video: Hobbled Hawks fall to Celtics in Game 3
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — I reviewed the Hawks’ 90-84 loss to the Celtics in Game 3 with Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe. Michael Cunningham , Hawks beat- 15 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks: Celtics 90, Hawks 84 (OT)
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Boston –The Hawks, against all odds and in spite of Larry Drew’s weird substitution patterns, had a chance to beat the Celtics and regain control of this series. This was because...- 15 days ago
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Atlanta Hawks at Celtics Game 3: Game thread
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Michael Cunningham) — Boston – Josh Smith (knee) is out and Marvin Williams starts at power forward. Ray Allen (ankle) will play for the first time since April 10. Rajon Rondo is back from suspension. ...- 15 days ago
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