The Atlanta Hawks and fourth-year forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and representative Lucas Newton announced on Monday. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and minutes played last season Johnson, who Atlanta selected 20th overall in … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jalen Johnson Agree to Five-Year, $150M Extension
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-foot-2, finger-wagging center who was nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo’s family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, for a brain tumor. The NBA said he […] The post NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo … [Read more...] about NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58
AJ Griffin Considering NBA Retirement After Two Seasons
Houston Rockets forward AJ Griffin is “seriously considering” stepping away from basketball after two NBA seasons at the age of 21, according to Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Griffin, who was selected 16th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 draft out of Duke, did not provide a reason why he’s […] The post AJ Griffin Considering NBA Retirement After Two … [Read more...] about AJ Griffin Considering NBA Retirement After Two Seasons
Hawks Promote Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise, CCO
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena announced Thursday that they have promoted Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise and Chief Commercial Officer. Saltzman previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for the team, as well as State Farm Arena. When Saltzman served as the EVP and CRO, he was responsible […] The post Hawks Promote … [Read more...] about Hawks Promote Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise, CCO
Amazon Prime in Talks to Livestream Bally Sports Broadcasts of 13 NBA Franchises
Amazon Prime is in talks to become a major regional sports broadcaster for the NBA, MLB, and NHL, and could livestream Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, according to Josh Kosman of The New York Post. Amazon Prime could secure all Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, five MLB teams, and nine NHL […] The post Amazon Prime in Talks to Livestream Bally Sports … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime in Talks to Livestream Bally Sports Broadcasts of 13 NBA Franchises