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Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images Kevin Chouinard of Hawks.com speaks with Sarah Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the Kevin Huerter contract extension, trying to draw the line between the back end of the rotation and players who may not play, and the good teammate vibes of Bogdan Bogdanovic and Clint Capela. ‘ATL and 29: A Peachtree Hoops … [Read more...] about ATL and 29: Talking with Sarah Spencer about Huerter’s extension, rotation battles and more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images What have we learned about the state of the Hawks in just four preseason games? The NBA Preseason has come and gone, and quite frankly we didn’t learn too much new information about these Atlanta Hawks. The main characters figure to stay the main characters, as there was minimal roster turnover after a wildly successful season a year … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks’ 2021-22 preseason notes and roundup

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks have announced their initial roster ahead of the 2021-22 season, the team announced Monday afternoon in a release. Here’s a look at the roster: Bogdan Bogdanovic, G/F Clint Capela, C John Collins, F Sharife Cooper, G (Two-Way) Gorgui Dieng, C Solomon Hill, F Kevin Huerter, G De’Andre Hunter, F Danilo Gallinari, … [Read more...] about Hawks announce roster ahead of 2021-22 season

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Hawks lock up another big piece. The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly locked up another key piece from the 2021 run, as they have locked up Kevin Huerter on a four-year, $65 million contract per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter has agreed on a four-year, $65 million rookie contract extension, … [Read more...] about Report: Kevin Huerter, Hawks agree to four-year deal

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks got through the preseason with no major injuries, and a chance to build more chemistry with the main guys that will be playing this season. It was also time to see the younger players get some playing time, after seeing them for a few games in the Summer League in August. The Hawks roster is already loaded with … [Read more...] about Sharife Cooper shows poise and patience through preseason

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images A handy win for the Hawks against a short-handed Miami Heat side. The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up their preseason campaign with a dominant victory over the Miami Heat, 127-92, at State Farm Arena on Thursday night to finish 2-2 on the preseason. Trae Young put on a storming performance as he scored 27 points and dished out 15 assists … [Read more...] about Hawks top Heat in final preseason game

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images The ‘dress rehearsal’ was a success. The Atlanta Hawks hosted (some of) the Miami Heat on Thursday evening in what would be the last preseason game of 2021 for the Hawks. The Heat have one more preseason matchup Friday evening with the Boston Celtics, and they chose to sit nearly their entire rotation for Thursday’s tilt in … [Read more...] about Hawks handle short-handed Heat, 127-92

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks will host the Miami Heat Thursday evening in what will be their final preseason game before the start of the regular season next week. Atlanta and Miami seem to have different approaches to this final preseason game, as Nate McMillan reportedly has a “dress rehearsal” plan per Sarah Spencer of the AJC, while … [Read more...] about Preview: Hawks host Heat in preseason finale

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks will host the Miami Heat this evening in what will be the preseason finale for the Hawks. Atlanta Hawks starters: Trae Young Bogdan Bogdanovic De’Andre Hunter John Collins Clint Capela Miami Heat starters: Gabe Vincent Max Strus Caleb Martin KZ Okpala Udonis Haslem (!!!) Join us in the comments. … [Read more...] about Game thread: Hawks, Heat set for battle in preseason finale