Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images The 2022 NBA Draft is just a few weeks away, and with not much else going on for the Atlanta Hawks in the meantime, it’s time to take a deeper look at what exactly the team might do this time around on draft night. The Hawks will pick at No. 16 as well as No. 44 in the late June event, so they will have multiple chances at adding to … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2022 thread: What should the Hawks do with the No. 16 pick?
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Even though the five game series was mostly lopsided, Turner’s coverage of the Warriors-Mavericks Western Conference Finals drove the network to a four-year Conference Finals high. Per a release from Turner, Golden State’s 4-1 victory averaged 6.7 million viewers, TNT’s best Conference Finals series since 2018 (when the Warriors’ seven game victory over the Rockets averaged 9.4 … [Read more...] about
Zach LaVine an option for Mavericks?
Sources nonetheless maintain that one option already being weighed by team brass is the prospect of joining the sign-and-trade bidding for the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine, amid a growing belief around the league that LaVine, as he heads into free agency, has more interest in leaving Chicago than initially presumed. Atlanta, Portland and San Antonio — all of whom possess either … [Read more...] about Zach LaVine an option for Mavericks?
Zach LaVine an option for Mavericks?
Sources nonetheless maintain that one option already being weighed by team brass is the prospect of joining the sign-and-trade bidding for the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine, amid a growing belief around the league that LaVine, as he heads into free agency, has more interest in leaving Chicago than initially presumed. Atlanta, Portland and San Antonio — all of whom possess either … [Read more...] about Zach LaVine an option for Mavericks?
Viewership for this year’s five-game series finished up 35% over TNT’s 2021 NBA Eastern Conference Finals coverage (Hawks/Bucks, 5.0 million viewers, six games) and up 23% when compared with last year’s Western Conference Finals (Clippers/Suns, 5.5 million viewers, six games). … [Read more...] about
Daniel Greenberg: Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young said on the Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast that he thought he was going to get drafted by the Chicago Bulls. Trae said he had an exciting and fun pre-draft workout with the Bulls. “I know what that city brings and basketball fans.” … [Read more...] about
Draft Notes: Ivey, Murray, Sharpe, Daniels, Roddy, Minott, Segu
While Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith and Paolo Banchero are the consensus top three prospects in this year’s draft, it’s rare that the top three picks in a draft end up being the three players who enjoy the best pro careers, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz. The ESPN duo identifies Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray, Shaedon Sharpe and Dyson Daniels as the other … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Ivey, Murray, Sharpe, Daniels, Roddy, Minott, Segu
Jalen Rose regrets voting Kyrie Irving All-NBA: ‘I get mesmerized by his talent’
Hawks star Trae Young earned an extra projected $35 million on his contract extension ($27 million before his 2025 early termination option) by making an All-NBA team this year. … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose regrets voting Kyrie Irving All-NBA: ‘I get mesmerized by his talent’
The impact on the Atlanta Hawks of Trae Young making the All-NBA 3rd team
Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young finally received some real recognition from the NBA fraternity after being repeatedly snubbed for various honors. He did receive the NBA community assist for the month of February but that speaks of how good Young is as a person, not how good he is on the court. We here at […] The impact on the Atlanta Hawks of Trae Young making the All-NBA … [Read more...] about The impact on the Atlanta Hawks of Trae Young making the All-NBA 3rd team