In a post-game interview on NBA TV (Twitter video link), former NBA head coach Sam Mitchell noted that Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has started to receive some All-Star buzz. Asked if he’s been thinking about that possibility, Johnson said it’s a secondary priority. “I’ve got All-Star on my mind, but there’s more important things at task right now and that’s winning,” he said. … [Read more...] about Johnson On All-Star Buzz; Plowden’s Deal Covers Two Years
Hawks Sign Daeqwon Plowden To Two-Way Contract
2:13pm: Plowden’s two-way contract is now official, the Hawks announced in a press release. 9:10am: The Hawks are signing free agent wing Daeqwon Plowden to a two-way contract, agent Drew Kelso tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Atlanta opened up a two-way spot last week by waiving Seth Lundy, who has yet to play this season as he continues to recover from an … [Read more...] about Hawks Sign Daeqwon Plowden To Two-Way Contract
Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. To Undergo Hand Surgery
Hawks big man Larry Nance Jr., who sustained a right hand injury in Saturday’s win over Miami, has been diagnosed with a fractured fourth metacarpal bone, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Nance will undergo hand surgery on Thursday to repair the fracture. A return timeline will be provided post-surgery, per the Hawks. A 10-year veteran, Nance was traded to … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. To Undergo Hand Surgery
Southeast Notes: Daniels, Hawks Trade, Banchero, Smith
The Hawks acquired one of the best defenders in the NBA when they obtained Dyson Daniels in this past summer’s Dejounte Murray trade, Jared Weiss of The Athletic writes. Daniels’ 6.5 deflections per game so far this season represent the highest average since the NBA started tracking the stat. “Dyson is a menace and I’m excited he gets to show that more this year,” said teammate … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Daniels, Hawks Trade, Banchero, Smith
Hawks Shuffle Lineup In Win Over Miami; Nance Injured Hand
The Hawks were also short-handed in Saturday’s win over Miami, per Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Dyson Daniels was unavailable due to illness, and Bogdan Bogdanovic was sidelined with a left lower-leg contusion. Vit Krejci replaced Daniels in the starting lineup, and two-way player Keaton Wallace logged more than 13 minutes after being called up from the … [Read more...] about Hawks Shuffle Lineup In Win Over Miami; Nance Injured Hand