After a promising first NBA season in which he placed second in Rookie of the Year voting, Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher has seen his numbers drop off a little this fall. Last year’s No. 1 overall pick is averaging 11.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game with a .453/.296/.677 shooting line through 22 outings after putting up 12.6 PPG and 3.6 RPG on .458/.355/.711 shooting as a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Risacher, Whitmore, Herro, Knueppel, Salaun
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Anthony Davis to Hawks rumors face difficult setback after Dereck Lively news
With Lively out for the season, the Mavericks may be hesitant to deal Anthony Davis, causing Atlanta to pivot elsewhere. … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis to Hawks rumors face difficult setback after Dereck Lively news
Hawks Shouldn’t Pursue Davis Amid Trade Rumors
As soon as reports surfaced that the Atlanta Hawks are expected to be suitors for Anthony Davis, trade-machine ideas started flying. On paper, adding a superstar big looks like a fast track back into relevance. But even with the buzz, there are plenty of reasons why the Hawks shouldn’t pursue Davis, no matter how tempting the name sounds. Hawks Shouldn’t Pursue Davis Amid Trade … [Read more...] about Hawks Shouldn’t Pursue Davis Amid Trade Rumors
Pistons, Hawks, Raptors Expected To Be Anthony Davis Suitors
A number of Eastern Conference contenders, including the Pistons, Hawks, and Raptors, are expected to be among the suitors for Mavericks big man Anthony Davis at this season’s trade deadline, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. As Charania details, Atlanta, Toronto, and especially Detroit all look like potential playoff teams in a wide-open Eastern Conference, and may view Davis as … [Read more...] about Pistons, Hawks, Raptors Expected To Be Anthony Davis Suitors
Trae Young Looking To Return To Hawks’ Lineup This Month
Trae Young is optimistic about returning to the Atlanta Hawks' lineup this month, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Young has been out since spraining his MCL on October 29. The Hawks are 12-8 without Young. Young is averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists on the year. … [Read more...] about Trae Young Looking To Return To Hawks’ Lineup This Month

