April 2018 Atlanta Hawks Wiretap

Tyler Dorsey Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI

May 30, 2018 12:02 PM

Tyler Dorsey was arrested in Eugene, Oregon on suspicion of drunk driving.

Dorsey recently completed his first season playing for the Atlanta Hawks.

Dorsey was pulled over by a police officer who saw him driving a Land Rover Discovery without its headlights or taillights on a little before 2:40 a.m., according to Eugene police spokeswoman Melinda McLaughlin. The SUV stopped, then kept rolling forward before stopping again, she said. 

Dorsey was booked into the Lane County Jail around 6 a.m. on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, driving without lights and having an open alcoholic beverage container. 

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Tags: Tyler Dorsey, Atlanta Hawks, NBA, NBA Suspension

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Hawks, Suns Interested In Michael Beasley

May 29, 2018 10:39 AM

The Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns have interest in signing Michael Beasley.

The New York Knicks also remain interested in signing Beasley, who played for David Fizdale with the Heat.

“He likes him a lot,’’ said a source close to Beasley.

Beasley already owns a home in Atlanta.

Beasley played for the veteran's minimum of $2.3 million last season.

“He definitely wants to come back to New York and play for Fizdale,’’ the source close to Beasley said. “Fizdale is another plus. But it’s still a business.’’

 

Marc Berman/New York Post

Tags: Michael Beasley, Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hawks Retain Chris Jent As Assistant Coach

May 27, 2018 11:27 AM

The Atlanta Hawks will retain Chris Jent as an assistant coach despite the departure of Mike Budenholzer.

Jent was hired by the Hawks in 2017.

Jent previously worked with Lloyd Pierce under Mike Brown.

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Simmons, Mitchell, Tatum, Kuzma, Markkanen On 2018 NBA All-Rookie Team

May 22, 2018 2:33 PM

Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell headline the 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie Teams as unanimous selections.

Jayson Tatum nearly was a unanimous selection as well, earning 99 out of 100 First Team Votes.

Kyle Kuzma and Lauri Markkanen round out the First Team.

2017-18 NBA All-Rookie First Team
Donovan Mitchell
Ben Simmons
Jayson Tatum
Kyle Kuzma
Lauri Markkanen

2017-18 NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Dennis Smith Jr.
Lonzo Ball
John Collins
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Josh Jackson

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Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia Sixers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Award

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Hawks In Advanced Talks To Hire Melvin Hunt As Assistant Coach

May 21, 2018 6:35 PM

The Atlanta Hawks are in advanced talks with Melvin Hunt to hire him as an assistant coach.

Hunt has been on the coaching staff of the Dallas Mavericks since 2015.

The Hawks hired Lloyd Pierce this offseason.

Marc Stein/New York Times

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Kings, Hawks Could Pass On Luka Doncic

May 20, 2018 7:07 PM

There is a growing belief that both the Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks are prepared to pass on Luka Doncic if he is available to them at No. 2 and No. 3.

The Phoenix Suns are expected to take Deandre Ayton at No. 1. 

Another team could conceivably trade up with the Kings or Hawks to select Doncic, but he could also slide to the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 4 or even the Dallas Mavericks at No. 5.

Doncic struggled at times in the Euroleague Final Four, which was attended by a host of scouts and NBA decision-makers.

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Tags: Luka Doncic, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Luka Doncic Could Be Drafted Anywhere From First To Fifth

May 18, 2018 6:36 PM

Luka Doncic had 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists in Real Madrid's 92-83 win in the semifinals of the Euroleague Final Four.

Amongst the NBA decision-makers in attendance to watch Doncic were Vlade Divac of the Kings, Robert Sarver and James Jones of the Kings, as well as Donnie Nelson and Tony Ronzone of the Mavericks.

More NBA executives are expected to arrive in Belgrade for the final on Sunday.

Executives said Doncic has a fairly wide potential draft range from No. 1 to as far as No. 5. The Suns will draft first, followed by the Kings at No. 2 and Hawks at No. 3. The Grizzlies will select No. 4 while the Mavericks own the fifth pick.

Because Doncic could remain with Real Madrid, he has an unique amount of leverage to potentially influence which team drafts him.

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Tags: Luka Doncic, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Real Madrid, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, International, NBA Draft General, International Teams

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Marvin Bagley Would Be 'An Easy Choice' For Hawks At No. 3

May 16, 2018 3:17 PM

The Atlanta Hawks won the No. 3 overall pick in the draft and may target Marvin Bagley if he's available at that draft slot.

"With Atlanta, you heard all along that Marvin Bagley was really their guy," said Jonathan Givony on The Woj Pod. "Potentially at two also, maybe even at one, I think they would have looked very hard at him. If he's there at three, it's an easy choice for them.

"If Luka Doncic is there at three, that's a fairly easy choice for them, I would think just looking at their roster and what they're trying to do.

"Travis Schlenk is a guy that isn't going to shy away from a European player also. I think in many ways he could be really attracted to Luka Doncic. I mean he came from Golden State. You could easily see Luka Doncic playing for the Warriors."

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Suns Win 2018 NBA Draft Lottery, Kings At No. 2, Hawks At No. 3

May 16, 2018 10:48 AM

The Phoenix Suns have won the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery while the Sacramento Kings moved up to No. 2 and the Atlanta Hawks will select at No. 3.

1. Phoenix Suns
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Memphis Grizzlies
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Orlando Magic
7. Chicago Bulls
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Nets)
9. New York Knicks
10. Philadelphia 76ers (from Lakers)
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. Los Angeles Clippers (from Pistons)
13. Los Angeles Clippers
14. Denver Nuggets

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Dennis Schroder Can Envision Being Traded To Pacers, Bucks

May 15, 2018 12:23 PM

Dennis Schroder revealed he could see himself being traded to the Indiana Pacers or Milwaukee Bucks.

"I will talk to the general manager and owner of the (Hawks) and we will talk about the organization and what they want to do in the future," said Schroder. "My agent will also be there and he will talk to them tomorrow and Wednesday to see how it continues on."

The Hawks began to rebuild this past offseason.

Schroder said he "cannot be second to last in the Eastern Conference" during the prime of his playing career.

Schroder is owed $46.5 million over the next three seasons.

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Tags: Dennis Schroder, Atlanta Hawks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Raptors Had Deal With Thunder To Select Giannis If Steven Adams Was Off Board

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Lloyd Pierce Agrees To Become Head Coach Of Hawks

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Hawks To Offer Head Coaching Job To Lloyd Pierce

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Hawks Waive Tyler Cavanaugh

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Lloyd Pierce Emerges As Frontrunner For Hawks' Job

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Hawks Interview Jay Larranaga

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