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Southeast Notes: Risacher, Whitmore, Herro, Knueppel, Salaun

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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

Hawks Shouldn’t Pursue Davis Amid Trade Rumors

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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

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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