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
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
Hawks, Jalen Johnson Agree to Five-Year, $150M Extension
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
Hawks’ Dyson Daniels Makes NBA History
Dyson Daniels is already making an early case for Most Improved Player of the Year. The Atlanta Hawks guard has made NBA history in the first 10 games of the season. Needless to say, the New Orleans Pelicans are wishing they had the young wing’s services right now. In 10 games, Daniels has recorded 36 […] The post Hawks’ Dyson Daniels Makes NBA History appeared first on … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Dyson Daniels Makes NBA History
Hawks Sign Dominick Barlow to Two-Year, $2.76M Contract
The Atlanta Hawks have signed third-year forward Dominick Barlow to a two-year, $2.76 million deal, which includes a team option for the 2025-26 season, league sources informed HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Friday. The 21-year-old began the season on a two-way deal with Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks Terminated Kevon Harris’ 10-Day Contract To Create Roster Space For […] The post Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawks Sign Dominick Barlow to Two-Year, $2.76M Contract