Lenny Wilkens, a smooth playmaker who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, died Sunday. He was 88. In a 15-year playing career, Wilkens was an All-Star nine times and twice led the league in assists. Gifted with extraordinary court sense, Wilkens was a player-coach for four seasons, three with the Seattle SuperSonics and one with the … [Read more...] about Legendary NBA Player, Coach Lenny Wilkens Dies At 88
Trae Young, Hawks Yet To Make Progress On Extension Amid Value Questions
The Atlanta Hawks have not made progress on extension talks with Trae Young, who is potentially in the final season of his contract before he can test free agency, sources told ESPN. Young is set to earn $46 million this season and holds a $49 million player option for next season. Determining Young's market value has proven difficult for the organization. The four-time … [Read more...] about Trae Young, Hawks Yet To Make Progress On Extension Amid Value Questions
Hawks GM Onsi Saleh Worked Family Hotel Business In Canada Before NBA Rise
Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh took an unconventional path from working at his family's roadside hotels in Alberta to becoming one of only two Canadian general managers in the NBA. The 39-year-old Edmonton native was promoted to the Hawks' top basketball role in April after spending nearly a decade with the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors. Saleh was born … [Read more...] about Hawks GM Onsi Saleh Worked Family Hotel Business In Canada Before NBA Rise
Hawks Finance VP Accused Of Stealing $3.8M Through Fake Hotel Bills, Corporate Cards
Lester Jones, the Atlanta Hawks' senior vice president of financial planning and analysis, was charged with fraud and embezzling $3.8 million from the NBA franchise. Federal prosecutors allege Jones used his position to fund a lavish lifestyle over multiple years. Jones, 46, of Atlanta, was charged last week by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia. … [Read more...] about Hawks Finance VP Accused Of Stealing $3.8M Through Fake Hotel Bills, Corporate Cards
Trae Young Diagnosed With Sprained MCL, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 4 Weeks
Trae Young was diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee, sources told Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Young will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Young, who suffered the injury on Wednesday, underwent an MRI on Friday. The tests showed he dodged major structural damage to his knee. Young is averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists on the season. … [Read more...] about Trae Young Diagnosed With Sprained MCL, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 4 Weeks