Basketball

The Hawks have a problem that is quite easily solved, yet hasn't been. … [Read more...] about Hawks will never realize their potential until Quin Snyder corrects fatal flaw

Clint Capela is struggling and the Houston Rockets may have made a massive mistake giving him a three-year deal. … [Read more...] about Rockets are making a Clint Capela realization the Hawks already knew

Rival executives have frequently mentioned Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen as an ideal trade target for the Pistons, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who suggests that there are a number of reasons why Markkanen and Detroit would be a logical match. As Fischer writes, the Pistons explored the market for floor-spacing big men over the summer, with Naz … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Pistons, Markkanen, Banchero, Donaldson, Queta

Derik Queen is doing his best to fuel a Hawks-Pelicans rivalry. … [Read more...] about Derik Queen pours gas on the Hawks-Pelicans rivalry with viral tweets

The conversation about whether the Hawks retire Joe Johnson‘s jersey has lingered for years without a real resolution. For some, his era feels like a bridge between generations; for others, it marked the moment Atlanta finally became a consistent playoff presence. What’s not up for debate is how vital Joe Johnson was to reshaping the franchise’s identity. From his scoring and … [Read more...] about Joe Johnson and the Hawks: A Jersey Retirement Case