May 2018 Atlanta Hawks Wiretap

Hawks To Interview Jarron Collins

Apr 29, 2018 11:13 AM

The Atlanta Hawks will interview Jarron Collins for their head coaching vacancy.

Collins has been an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors since 2014.

Travis Schlenk is familiar with Collins from his time with the Warriors.

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Hawks Interview David Fizdale For Head Coaching Job

Apr 28, 2018 1:11 PM

The Atlanta Hawks are interviewing David Fizdale for their head coaching vacancy on Saturday.

The Hawks are searching for a replacement for Mike Budenholzer.

Fizdale is also a candidate with the Knicks and Suns.

Marc Stein/New York Times

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Hawks Targeting Several Current Assistants For Head Coaching Vacancy

Apr 25, 2018 10:37 PM

The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with Mike Budenholzer and a list of candidates has already emerged.

The Hawks are believed to be targeting a number of assistants, including Charlotte's Stephen Silas, Portland's Nate Tibbetts and David Vanterpool, San Antonio's Ime Udoka and James Borrego.

Budenholzer had been in the job with the Hawks since 2013 after replacing Larry Drew.

Sam Amick of the USA Today reports David Fizdale is also expected to be a candidate for the job.

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Mike Budenholzer, Hawks Agree To Part Ways

Apr 25, 2018 9:58 PM

The Atlanta Hawks and Mike Budenholzer have agreed to part ways.

Budenholzer has had interest in other jobs this offseason, meeting with both the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks. The Hawks had hoped to receive some form of compensation if Budenholzer found another head coaching position.

The Hawks hired Budenholzer as head coach in 2013.

Budenholzer lost some of his personnel power during the 2017 offseason as Travis Schlenk was hired as general manager.

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Knicks To Meet With Mike Budenholzer

Apr 20, 2018 5:08 PM

Mike Budenholzer will meet with the New York Knicks about their head coaching vacancy.

Budenholzer similarly met with the Phoenix Suns about their opening.

Budenholzer and the Hawks have interest in parting ways this offseason but he could still remain with the franchise.

Budenholzer is under contract for two more seasons and about $14 million. 

The Hawks have told teams that they will require compensation to allow Budenholzer out of his contract.

Michael Cunningham/Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Mike Budenholzer Withdraws From Suns' Coaching Search

Apr 19, 2018 10:28 PM

Mike Budenholzer has withdrawn his name from consideration from the Phoenix Suns' head coaching job.

Budenholzer met with the Suns over several days this week.

Both Budenholzer and the Atlanta Hawks entered the offseason with some degree of interest in a parting of ways.

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Mike Budenholzer Meets With Suns

Apr 17, 2018 9:10 PM

Mike Budenholzer met with the Phoenix Suns on Monday and Tuesday as they explore the possibility of him becoming their next head coach.

Budenholzer met with Suns general manager Ryan McDonough and owner Robert Sarver over the two days.

The Atlanta Hawks granted permission for the Suns to meet with Budenholzer.

The Hawks and Budenholzer are both open to ending their partnership. The Hawks may require compensation from the Suns.

Budenholzer has two years and more than $13 million left on his contract with the Hawks.

The Suns are still considering several other candidates but have been focused on Budenholzer.

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Suns Granted Permission From Hawks To Interview Mike Budenholzer

Apr 13, 2018 7:28 PM

The Phoenix Suns have been granted permission from the Atlanta Hawks to interview Mike Budenholzer for their head coaching vacancy.

Budenholzer is planning to meet with Suns officials early next week.

Budenholzer has two years and more than $14 million remaining on his deal. Budenholzer is a native of Arizona.

The Suns still are considering interim coach Jay Triano, who replaced Earl Watson three games into the regular season.

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Hawks Lead NBA In Dead Cap Space At $32M

Apr 2, 2018 11:19 AM

The Atlanta Hawks lead the NBA in dead cap space with $32 million (32 percent of total salary), which means salaries for players not on the roster.

Jamal Crawford represents $10.9 million of that amount following his release in July. Marco Belinelli, Ersan Ilyasova and Richard Jefferson are also included on the dead money.

The Chicago Bulls rank second at $26.3 million, followed by the Phoenix Suns at $18.6 million, Sacramento Kings at $18 million and Milwaukee Bucks at $16.1 million.

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Hawks To Sign Damion Lee For Remainder Of Season

Apr 2, 2018 9:08 AM

The Atlanta Hawks will sign Damion Lee to a contract for the remainder of the season.

Lee is coming off two consecutive 10-day contracts.

Lee has averaged 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 26.0 minutes over 10 games with the Hawks.

Lee was previously with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League.

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