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Hawks, 76ers eye turnaround after entering break on skids
The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers have had plenty of time to dwell on their recent disappointing performances., ,Following the All-Star break, both teams return to the court Thursday when the Hawks visit the Sixers., ,Atlanta entered the midseason break on a three-game losing streak. Two of t...
Hawks to re-evaluate F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) in 1 week
Forward Jonathan Kuminga, who has yet to play since being acquired Feb. 5 by the Atlanta Hawks, is progressing in his rehabilitation for a left knee bone bruise and will be re-evaluated in about one week, the team said Wednesday.,He was injured on Jan. 22 while playing for the Golden State Warriors ...
Hornets hold off Hawks' late comeback attempt
Brandon Miller scored 31 points and the short-handed Charlotte Hornets defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 110-107 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams prior to the All-Star break.,LaMelo Ball provided 24 points and six assists as the Hornets won for the 10th time in 11 games.,Charlot...
NBA fines Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye, Wolves' Naz Reid $35K for altercation
The NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye and the Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid $35,000 each on Wednesday for their roles in an on-court altercation during Minnesota's 138-116 victory on Monday in Minneapolis.,The Timberwolves were leading 106-97 when Gueye, a third-year forward, committed ...
All-Star break timely for feisty Hornets, revamped Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets might be in need of some time off, and they'll get just that after they meet Wednesday night in Charlotte.,It will be the final game for both teams prior to the eight-day All-Star break, but there's plenty to digest before tip-off.,The Hornets had a nine-game ...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves bounce back to crush Hawks
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 138-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Julius Randle notched a triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for Minnesota, which bounced back from a 19-poi...
Limping to All-Star break, Timberwolves hope Hawks can cure ills
The Minnesota Timberwolves have two games left before the NBA All-Star break.,That's not much time to snap out of weeklong slump.,Minnesota will try to bounce back on short rest when it tips off against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves are coming off a 115-96 loss a...
Hornets perform in clutch vs. Hawks, win 9th in a row
Moussa Diabate scored six straight fourth-quarter points, including a pair of thunderous dunks, to spark the visiting Charlotte Hornets to their ninth straight victory, a 126-119 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.,WIth Charlotte trailing 110-109 with 6:31 remaining, Diabate made two free throws...
Hornets perform in the clutch vs. Hawks to win ninth in a row
Moussa Diabate scored six straight fourth-quarter points, including a pair of thunderous dunks, to spark the visiting Charlotte Hornets to their ninth straight victory, a 126-119 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.,Trailing 110-109 with 6:31 remaining, Diabate made two free throws and threw down...
Hornets bring extended win streak into clash with new-look Hawks
The Charlotte Hornets will put their eight-game winning streak on the line Saturday when they visit the new-look Atlanta Hawks.,The Hornets defeated Houston 109-99 on Thursday to extend their streak to the club's longest since 1999, when they won nine in a row. It was also tied for the league's long...
Jock Landale, in debut with new team, helps Hawks down Jazz
Jock Landale matched his season high with 26 points in his Atlanta debut and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23, including the game-winning basket with 1.3 seconds left, helping the Hawks defeat the visiting Utah Jazz 121-119 on Thursday.,Landale was acquired by Atlanta from the Grizzlies on Wednesd...
Lakers acquire sharpshooter Luke Kennard from Hawks
The Los Angeles Lakers satisfied their need for a 3-point shooter on Thursday by acquiring guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks.,Los Angeles, which has shot 34.8% on 3-point attempts this season, sent guard Gabe Vincent and a future second-round pick to Atlanta for the ninth-year pro.,Kennard, ...
Hawks making moves as they prepare for Jazz
Atlanta Hawks fans barely got a chance to know Kristaps Porzingis. ,Acquired in a three-team trade last summer, Porzingis played just 17 games with the Hawks. And just as they were expecting the veteran center to return from his latest injury, Atlanta shipped him to the Golden State Warriors on Wedn...
Report: Lakers acquire sharpshooter Luke Kennard from Hawks
The Los Angeles Lakers satisfied their need for a 3-point shooter on Thursday, reportedly acquiring guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks.,The Athletic reported Los Angeles is sending guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to Atlanta for Kennard.,On the season, the Lakers are shooting 3...
Report: Warriors trade Jonathan Kuminga to Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis
Jonathan Kuminga reportedly is on his way out of Golden State, and the Warriors hope his departure brings them an inside presence he could never consistently provide.,The Warriors sent Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for center Kristaps Porzingis, multiple media outlets reported W...
Hawks could gain reinforcements as they prepare for Jazz
The Atlanta Hawks may get a lineup boost Thursday, but it isn't likely to come from a last-minute trade.,The Hawks, who host the Utah Jazz on Thursday, could get veteran Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup. The veteran center, the team's big offseason acquisition, has missed the last 13 games with...
Report: Lonzo Ball to become free agent after trade to Jazz
The Utah Jazz acquired guard Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade that also included the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, ESPN reported Wednesday,The Cavaliers acquired a pair of second-round draft picks, while the Jazz sent center Jock Landale to the Hawks in exchange for cash considerations. Bal...
Jalen Johnson's latest triple-double guides Hawks over Heat
Jalen Johnson posted a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Miami Heat 127-115 on Tuesday night.,It was Johnson's ninth triple-double of the season, second most in the NBA.,The Hawks, who broke a two-game losing streak, also got 26 points of...
Pelle Larsson sparks shorthanded Heat with Hawks in town
After posting at least 20 points in two consecutive games, Swedish-born guard Pelle Larsson has become a surprising standout for the Miami Heat.,Larsson aims to extend his streak on Tuesday night when Miami hosts the Atlanta Hawks.,Larsson averages just 10.3 points for the year, which ranks seventh ...
Trail Blazers acquire G Vit Krejci from Hawks
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired shooting guard Vit Krejci from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for center Duop Reath and two second-round picks, both teams announced Sunday. ,The draft picks Atlanta will receive are in the 2027 and 2030 NBA drafts.,Krejci, 25, averaged 9.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and...