March 2015 Atlanta Hawks Wiretap

Warriors, Hawks, Blazers In Top-10 On Both Offense, Defense

Feb 12, 2015 12:53 PM

The Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers enter the All-Star break as the only three teams in the NBA ranked in the top-10 in both offense and defense.

Fourteen other teams are in the top-10 in either offensive or defensive efficiency.

The Chicago Bulls ranked second in defensive efficiency last season and 28th on offense, but they are currently 9th on offense and just 13th on defense.

Teams that contend for a championship in the NBA typically are in the top-10 in both categories, or are particularly dominant on one end of the floor.

The current top-10 in efficiency differential consists of the Warriors, Hawks, Clippers, Mavericks, Blazers, Grizzlies, Raptors, Spurs, Rockets and Cavaliers.

The old/young distinction is based on the average age of players who play 15 or more minutes per game.

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Kyle Korver Named To All-Star Game

Feb 10, 2015 9:11 PM

Kyle Korver has been named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team as an injury replacement for Dwyane Wade.

“We would like to thank Commissioner Silver for selecting Kyle as an All-Star. He is an integral part of our team and we are extremely proud that Kyle will be able to join his teammates Al, Paul and Jeff in being recognized this weekend,” said Mike Budenholzer. “This is a positive reflection on all of the work the entire team, coaching staff and organization has put in this season.”

Korver is averaging 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 33.2 minutes (52 starts), and is second in the NBA in effective FG% (.707) and fourth in +/- ratio (+461). He has scored in double-figures 37 times, including six 20-point outings. He has made four-or-more three’s in a game 22 times.

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Hawks Trade Adreian Payne To Wolves For 2017 First Rounder

Feb 10, 2015 3:03 PM

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to send Adreian Payne to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 2017 lottery protected first round pick.

The pick is lottery protected from 2017 until 2020.

The Hawks create cap room and a roster spot with the move, which could be used for Ray Allen or Gary Neal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Ray Allen To Make Decision Following All-Star Weekend

Feb 9, 2015 1:33 PM

Ray Allen is ready to decide his NBA future following All-Star Weekend.

Allen hasn't decided whether he wants to return for a 19th season, but he's been staying in shape and doing on-court work.

Allen has also remained in contract with several teams including the Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks.

The Cavs have left a roster spot open for the past month, ostensibly saving it for Allen. 

 

The Hawks recently joined the list of clubs interested in Allen and could offer him more playing time than the Cavaliers.

Allen's potential role with a team is expected to be a deciding factor.

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Hawks Enter Mix Of Teams Interested In Ray Allen

Feb 6, 2015 1:04 PM

The Atlanta Hawks have joined a host of other clubs interested in signing Ray Allen.

Allen is still expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers after the All-Star break.

The Washington Wizards, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls are among other teams to have registered interest in Allen this season.

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Hawks' Starting Five, James Harden Named Players Of The Month

Feb 4, 2015 7:55 PM

The starting five of the Atlanta Hawks and James Harden have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for January.

The Hawks start Paul Millsap, Jeff Teague, Al Horford, Kyle Korver and DeMarre Carroll.

Atlanta went 17-0 during the month of January.

This is the first time in league history five teammates have shared the Monthly award, and is the only the second time ever (Dallas’ Michael Finley, Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash shared the award in October/November 2002) that multiple players from one team have been honored.

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Mike Budenholzer, Steve Kerr Named NBA Coaches Of Month For January

Feb 2, 2015 3:07 PM

Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks and Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors have been named the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month for January, the NBA announced.

Budenholzer guided the Hawks to a 17-0 record in January while Kerr's Warriors went 12-3.

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Hawks' New Ownership Likely To Resolve Danny Ferry Situation

Feb 2, 2015 12:48 PM

Danny Ferry has helped build the Atlanta Hawks' roster, which has the best record in the NBA so far at 40-8.

Ferry's job status was put on indefinite leave due to racial comments made regarding Luol Deng during free agent last offseason.

"I believe that Danny will be resolved by the new ownership group," the Hawks' CEO, Steve Koonin, said last week. "It's such a big, important, strategic issue that has to be resolved by new ownership. And so, that's my best guess today, but I really don't know."

Ferry will likely remain on leave throughout the season.

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Thabo Sefolosha Out 6-8 Weeks With Calf Strain

Feb 1, 2015 1:13 AM

Thabo Sefolosha has sustained a calf strain and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, the Atlanta Hawks announced on Saturday.

Sefolosha has averaged 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal in 19 minutes per game this season.

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