NBA - Atlanta Hawks
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| Location: Atlanta, GA | Arena: Phillips Arena (18,729) | Top minor league affiliate: Anaheim Arsenal | Owner: Atlanta Spirit, LLC (Michael Gearon, governor) |
| GM: Billy Knight | Coach: Larry Drew | NBA Titles: 1 |
Atlanta News
| Hawks still considering their coaching options |
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ATLANTA (AP) More than a week after getting bounced from the NBA playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks are still trying to figure out who's going to coach them next season. It might be Larry Drew, their coach the last three seasons. It might be someone else, since general manager Danny Ferry inherited Drew from the previous regime and made it clear he's looking at other options. At the moment, Drew remains in limbo. |
Standings - EC Southeast
Team Leaders
| Name | Total | |
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| Pt/G | Josh Smith | 17.5 |
| Rb/G | Al Horford | 10.2 |
| As/G | Jeff Teague | 7.2 |
| St/G | Jeff Teague | 1.5 |
| Blk/G | Josh Smith | 1.8 |
| FG% | Al Horford | .543 |
| FT% | Jeff Teague | .881 |
| 3Pt% | Kyle Korver | .457 |
| Mn/G | Al Horford | 37.2 |
| PF/G | Dahntay Jones | 1.5 |
Team Rankings
| Total | EC Rank | NBA Rank | |
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| PF/G | 98.0 | 4 | 14 |
| PA/G | 97.5 | 9 | 13 |
| Rb/G | 48.3 | 13 | 28 |
| FG% | .464 | 3 | 7 |
| 3P/G | 8.6 | 3 | 5 |
| PF/G | 18.0 | 1 | 3 |
| St/TO | 0.6 | 7 | 15 |
Latest Game - May 3, 2013
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Player News
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The Hawks and unrestricted free agent Kyle Korver have a mutual interest in bringing Korver back to the team. The team said they'd like to work something out with Korver, and the sharpshooter said he "really enjoyed my year here in Atlanta." Korver gave a very strong endorsement, saying "I like the same basketball that he [GM Danny Ferry] likes. I'm very open to coming back here." Korver will be in high demand in free agency, and with the Hawks needing to remake their entire roster, it's unclear what Korver's future holds. |
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Zaza Pachulia (Achilles) is progressing well in his rehab. "It's great," he said. "I don't have any crutches. So I'm moving every day. I can't wait to start working in the gym." It sounds like Pachulia is aiming to be ready for training camp, but he'll need to clear several hurdles before that can happen. The doctors have told him he should be able to be ready for camp, so we'd expect he will be barring any setbacks. He's an unrestricted free agent. |
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The Hawks didn't even make restricted free agent Jeff Teague an extension offer before last October's deadline. The Hawks could be regretting not locking up Teague earlier. Now he's a restricted free agent and coming off his best season as a pro. Teague set career-highs in points (14.6), assists (7.2) and 3-pointers per game (1.1). He'll likely be asking for something just less than fellow point guards Ty Lawson (4 years, $48M) and Jrue Holiday (4 years, $41M) got last fall. The Hawks could also just make Teague a qualifying offer and then decide to match or decline any offer sheets that come in. |
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Al Horford plans to do offseason work with the Hawks training staff in order to get his body fully healthy. "I'm thinking about probably spending time here. We have really good trainers and a strength coach and now that they are going to be able to work with me with not as much pressure of a season, I think that is going to be really big for me to spend time getting right," Horford said. The big man also said he finds this offseason "intriguing" with Atlanta's cap space and gave an endorsement of GM Danny Ferry's plan. |
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Devin Harris will get another PRP injection in his ailing toe. Harris' left toe bothered him for almost all of the season, and after another injection, Harris plans to simply rest to let the injury calm down. As for his future, Harris would not commit to returning to the Hawks, a sentiment that may be mutual as Atlanta enters the offseason. |
Player Injuries
| Player | Injury | Status | Exp Return |
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| Zaza Pachulia C | achilles | Sidelined | |
| Lou Williams G | knee surgery | Sidelined |
Last 5 Games
Point Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 8 | Mack, Shelvin | 6'3" | 210 | 04/22/1990 | 23 | 1 | Lexington, KY, USA | Butler | $762,195 |
| 0 | Teague, Jeff | 6'2" | 181 | 06/10/1988 | 24 | 3 | Indianapolis, IN, USA | Wake Forest | $2,433,076 |
Shooting Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 12 | Jenkins, John | 6'4" | 215 | 03/06/1991 | 22 | 0 | Hendersonville, TN, USA | Vanderbilt | $1,204,560 |
| 30 | Jones, Dahntay | 6'6" | 225 | 12/27/1980 | 32 | 9 | Trenton, NJ, USA | Duke | $2,900,000 |
| 26 | Korver, Kyle | 6'7" | 212 | 03/17/1981 | 32 | 9 | Lakewood, CA, USA | Creighton | $5,000,000 |
| 92 | Stevenson, DeShawn | 6'5" | 218 | 04/03/1981 | 32 | 12 | Fresno, CA, USA | None | $2,240,450 |
Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 34 | Harris, Devin | 6'3" | 192 | 02/27/1983 | 30 | 8 | Milwaukee, WI, USA | Wisconsin | $8,500,000 |
| 3 | Williams, Lou  |
6'1" | 175 | 10/27/1986 | 26 | 7 | Memphis, TN, USA | None | $5,000,000 |
Power Forward
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 15 | Horford, Al | 6'10" | 250 | 06/03/1986 | 26 | 5 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | Florida | $12,000,000 |
| 44 | Johnson, Ivan | 6'8" | 255 | 04/10/1984 | 29 | 1 | San Antonio, TX, USA | Cal State-San Bernardino | |
| 10 | Petro, Johan | 7' | 247 | 01/27/1986 | 27 | 7 | Paris, France | None | $3,500,000 |
| 32 | Scott, Mike | 6'8" | 237 | 07/16/1988 | 24 | 0 | Chesapeake, VA, USA | Virginia |
Forward
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 5 | Smith, Josh | 6'9" | 225 | 12/05/1985 | 27 | 8 | College Park, GA, USA | None | $13,200,000 |
| 4 | Tolliver, Anthony | 6'8" | 240 | 06/01/1985 | 27 | 4 | Springfield, MO, USA | Creighton | $2,050,000 |
Center
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 27 | Pachulia, Zaza |
6'11" | 275 | 02/10/1984 | 29 | 9 | Tbilisi, Russia | None | $5,248,750 |
Game Information
| Average Age: 27.3 |
| Average Height: 6'6.5" |
| Average Weight: 223.8 |
Standard
| Player | GP | Mn/G | Pt/G | FG/G | FGA/G | FG% | 3P/G | 3PA/G | 3Pt% | FT/G | FTA/G | FT% | ORb/G | DRb/G | Rb/G | As/G | St/G | Blk/G | TO/G | PF/G |
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| Smith, Josh F | 76 | 35.3 | 17.5 | 7.2 | 15.6 | .465 | 0.8 | 2.6 | .303 | 2.2 | 4.2 | .517 | 1.8 | 6.7 | 8.4 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| Horford, Al PF,C | 74 | 37.2 | 17.4 | 7.8 | 14.3 | .543 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .500 | 1.8 | 2.8 | .644 | 2.6 | 7.6 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Teague, Jeff PG | 80 | 32.9 | 14.6 | 5.5 | 12.2 | .451 | 1.1 | 3.1 | .359 | 2.5 | 2.8 | .881 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
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Williams, Lou G
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39 | 28.7 | 14.1 | 4.8 | 11.4 | .422 | 1.8 | 5.0 | .367 | 2.7 | 3.1 | .868 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Korver, Kyle SG,SF | 74 | 30.5 | 10.9 | 3.7 | 8.1 | .461 | 2.6 | 5.6 | .457 | 0.9 | 1.1 | .859 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Harris, Devin G | 58 | 24.5 | 9.9 | 3.3 | 7.6 | .438 | 1.3 | 4.0 | .335 | 1.9 | 2.7 | .727 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Johnson, Ivan PF,C | 69 | 15.0 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 5.2 | .520 | 0.0 | 0.2 | .077 | 1.2 | 1.9 | .618 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| Pargo, Jannero PG | 32 | 15.9 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 6.6 | .368 | 1.2 | 3.6 | .336 | 0.4 | 0.4 | .923 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Jenkins, John SG | 61 | 14.8 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 4.8 | .446 | 0.9 | 2.3 | .384 | 1.0 | 1.1 | .843 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
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Pachulia, Zaza C
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52 | 21.8 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 4.6 | .473 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .000 | 1.5 | 2.0 | .757 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Stevenson, DeShawn SG,SF | 56 | 20.7 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 4.7 | .374 | 1.4 | 3.7 | .364 | 0.2 | 0.4 | .522 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Mack, Shelvin PG | 31 | 13.4 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 4.1 | .460 | 0.6 | 1.6 | .367 | 0.3 | 0.5 | .563 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| Scott, Mike PF | 40 | 9.4 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 3.7 | .476 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.1 | 1.4 | .768 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Tolliver, Anthony F | 62 | 15.5 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 3.5 | .380 | 0.7 | 2.1 | .338 | 0.7 | 0.8 | .863 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| Morrow, Anthony SG,SF | 41 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 3.5 | .441 | 0.4 | 1.0 | .372 | 0.5 | 0.5 | .909 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Petro, Johan PF,C | 31 | 11.3 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 3.5 | .436 | 0.0 | 0.1 | .250 | 0.4 | 0.4 | .917 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Jones, Dahntay SG,SF | 78 | 13.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 2.8 | .369 | 0.1 | 0.6 | .224 | 1.1 | 1.4 | .770 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Tyler, Jeremy C 
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21 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.1 | .375 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.2 | 0.3 | .667 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Extra
| Player | GP | Mn/G | +/- | Eff | As/TO | St/TO | PPS | 2D | 3D | TF | FF | Ej |
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| Smith, Josh F | 76 | 35.3 | 83 | 19.789 | 1.42 | 0.42 | 1.12 | 29 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Jones, Dahntay SG,SF | 78 | 13.0 | -100 | 3.013 | 1.26 | 0.58 | 1.18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Pachulia, Zaza C
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52 | 21.8 | -26 | 10.500 | 1.13 | 0.50 | 1.27 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
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Tyler, Jeremy C
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21 | 3.3 | 7 | 1.095 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jenkins, John SG | 61 | 14.8 | -124 | 5.443 | 1.40 | 0.30 | 1.27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnson, Ivan PF,C | 69 | 15.0 | -22 | 7.855 | 0.65 | 0.79 | 1.27 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Pargo, Jannero PG | 32 | 15.9 | -87 | 4.813 | 1.63 | 0.44 | 0.98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harris, Devin G | 58 | 24.5 | 156 | 10.138 | 2.24 | 0.73 | 1.30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tolliver, Anthony F | 62 | 15.5 | -63 | 4.677 | 0.89 | 0.42 | 1.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Horford, Al PF,C | 74 | 37.2 | 164 | 23.473 | 1.63 | 0.53 | 1.22 | 43 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Williams, Lou G
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39 | 28.7 | 5 | 12.256 | 1.88 | 0.59 | 1.24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Morrow, Anthony SG,SF | 41 | 9.3 | -56 | 3.171 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korver, Kyle SG,SF | 74 | 30.5 | 199 | 12.851 | 2.09 | 1.00 | 1.35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott, Mike PF | 40 | 9.4 | -44 | 5.000 | 0.57 | 0.19 | 1.24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Petro, Johan PF,C | 31 | 11.3 | -93 | 5.419 | 0.67 | 0.42 | 0.98 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teague, Jeff PG | 80 | 32.9 | 74 | 15.975 | 2.52 | 0.51 | 1.20 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Stevenson, DeShawn SG,SF | 56 | 20.7 | -54 | 5.268 | 2.26 | 1.26 | 1.08 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack, Shelvin PG | 31 | 13.4 | -32 | 5.065 | 2.00 | 0.44 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent
| Date | Opponent | Result | Pts Leader | Rebs Leader | Asst Leader | Game Info |
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| Sun Apr 21 | @Indiana | L, 107-90 | Teague (21) | Smith (8) | Teague (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Apr 24 | @Indiana | L, 113-98 | Harris (17) | Horford (10) | Teague (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Apr 27 | Indiana | W, 90-69 | Horford (18) | Horford (9) | Smith (3) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Apr 29 | Indiana | W, 102-91 | Smith (21) | Smith (12) | Teague (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed May 1 | @Indiana | L, 106-83 | Smith (14) | Horford (9) | Teague (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri May 3 | Indiana | L, 81-73 | Horford (21) | Smith (11) | Smith (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
Depth Chart
| Position | Depth Order |
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| PG | Jeff Teague, Shelvin Mack |
| SG | Devin Harris, Dahntay Jones, John Jenkins |
| SF | Kyle Korver, DeShawn Stevenson |
| PF | Josh Smith, Ivan Johnson, Anthony Tolliver |
| C | Al Horford, Johan Petro |
The Hawks and unrestricted free agent Kyle Korver have a mutual interest in bringing Korver back to the team. The team said they'd like to work something out with Korver, and the sharpshooter said he "really enjoyed my year here in Atlanta." Korver gave a very strong endorsement, saying "I like the same basketball that he [GM Danny Ferry] likes. I'm very open to coming back here." Korver will be in high demand in free agency, and with the Hawks needing to remake their entire roster, it's unclear what Korver's future holds.
Zaza Pachulia (Achilles) is progressing well in his rehab. "It's great," he said. "I don't have any crutches. So I'm moving every day. I can't wait to start working in the gym." It sounds like Pachulia is aiming to be ready for training camp, but he'll need to clear several hurdles before that can happen. The doctors have told him he should be able to be ready for camp, so we'd expect he will be barring any setbacks. He's an unrestricted free agent.
The Hawks didn't even make restricted free agent Jeff Teague an extension offer before last October's deadline. The Hawks could be regretting not locking up Teague earlier. Now he's a restricted free agent and coming off his best season as a pro. Teague set career-highs in points (14.6), assists (7.2) and 3-pointers per game (1.1). He'll likely be asking for something just less than fellow point guards Ty Lawson (4 years, $48M) and Jrue Holiday (4 years, $41M) got last fall. The Hawks could also just make Teague a qualifying offer and then decide to match or decline any offer sheets that come in.
Al Horford plans to do offseason work with the Hawks training staff in order to get his body fully healthy. "I'm thinking about probably spending time here. We have really good trainers and a strength coach and now that they are going to be able to work with me with not as much pressure of a season, I think that is going to be really big for me to spend time getting right," Horford said. The big man also said he finds this offseason "intriguing" with Atlanta's cap space and gave an endorsement of GM Danny Ferry's plan.
Devin Harris will get another PRP injection in his ailing toe. Harris' left toe bothered him for almost all of the season, and after another injection, Harris plans to simply rest to let the injury calm down. As for his future, Harris would not commit to returning to the Hawks, a sentiment that may be mutual as Atlanta enters the offseason.
Zaza Pachulia said he'd like to re-sign with the Hawks. "How can I not (want to be back)," Pachulia said. "I've been here eight years. I call Atlanta home." Pachulia is coming off of surgery for a partially torn Achilles tendon, but he should generate plenty of interest in free agency as a very capable backup big man off the bench who could start in a pinch.
Lou Williams (knee surgery) said that his rehab is "coming along great." Williams called the summer a big one for himself, referring to it as a "challenge that I'm ready for." Williams still can't even jog, so he's got a long ways to go before he's ready to play. Williams was able to ride a stationary bike without knee pain for the first time last week and is also doing stand-still shooting, but he's got several hurdles left to clear.
The Hawks have "indicated" that they'd like to re-sign Kyle Korver. Atlanta is rich with cap space and will be entering a huge offseason, and keeping Korver on a reasonable deal seems like a beneficial move for both sides. However, Korver will be in demand after nailing 2.6 3-pointers per game and doing so at a 45.7 percent clip, so the Hawks could just as easily lose him to another team.
Josh Smith didn't sound like a player ready to re-sign with the Hawks after Atlanta was eliminated Friday night. Smith spent a lot of time after Friday's loss seemingly reminiscing about his time in Atlanta and saying he wants to "experience free agency." Of course, it probably didn't help that the Atlanta crowd booed him at times during what was possibly his last game as a member of the Hawks. Smith will likely be looking for a max contract, but it remains to be seen if there's any team enamored enough with his game to cough up that kind of money.
Josh Smith hit just 5-of-16 shots in Friday's 81-73 elimination loss in Game 6 against the Pacers, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds, one steal and one block. The Hawks had a 16-minute stretch in which they hit 1-of-21 shots over the second and third quarters and that was the difference tonight. Smith is likely to be overpaid by somebody in free agency and we doubt it will be the Hawks. Al Horford scored 15 points with seven boards, and Jeff Teague went cold with 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting and just two assists.
The Denver Post suggests impending free agent Kyle Korver could be a target for the Nuggets. The Nuggets are desperate for some outside shooting, even if Danilo Gallinari (torn ACL) surprisingly makes it back for the start of the 2013-14 season. Korver would make a ton of sense, but he's going to attract plenty of attention. One of the game's premier riflemen, Korver tied for second in 3-pointers made per game (2.6) and ranked second in 3-point percentage (45.7).
Shelvin Mack has a team option in his contract for next season. When the Hawks signed Mack for the remainder of the season, the team tacked on an option so Mack could play in summer league. This way, the Hawks can evaluate him before deciding on a final roster entering the 2013/14 season.
Josh Smith hit 5-of-16 shots and a 3-pointer for 14 points, five rebounds, four steals and a block as the Hawks were crushed 106-83 in Game 5 in Indianapolis on Wednesday to fall into a 3-2 hole. Al Horford added 14 points, nine boards and a block on 5-of-14 shooting, and Jeff Teague was just 3-of-16 for seven points in the ugly loss. The Hawks continued their miserable play in Indy by shooting just 33 percent and face a must-win situation back in Atlanta on Friday night.
John Jenkins, Shelvin Mack and Mike Scott will play on the Hawks' summer league team. While Mack is unlikely to usurp Jeff Teague at point guard, Jenkins and Scott could carve out meaningful roles next season depending on how the Hawks' offseason plays out. Lou Williams is recovering from ACL surgery and is unlikely to be ready for opening night. Even if Williams is ready, he might be a better fit as Atlanta's sixth man, possibly giving Jenkins a chance at some solid minutes on the wing next season. As for Scott, his role likely depends on what happens with Josh Smith in free agency. Scott played well down the stretch and showed enough promise that he could figure prominently in the Hawks' rotation next season if Smith bolts Atlanta.
Al Horford admitted that the Hawks "sometimes" question Josh Smith's shot selection. It's good to know that his teammates also see what the rest of the world does. "Sometimes we do question his shot selection," Horford said. "Everybody loves him here. I know it might drive some people a little crazy. But it works for us and that's just the way it is." It's refreshing to hear Horford support Smith during a season where many Hawks fans called for Smith to be traded at the deadline. The Hawks and Pacers are now 2-2 in their first-round series.
Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver shot a combined 8-of-11 from downtown for a combined 28 points off the bench during Game 4's 101-92 win over the Pacers. Korver scored 19 points with five boards, one assist, one steal, one block and five 3-pointers while Tolliver hit three from deep for nine points. Atlanta's bench outscored Indiana's 30-19 and they also shot a sterling 45.8 percent from deep tonight. Al Horford was his usual solid self with 18 points, five boards, four assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes. The Hawks' 28 points in the paint accounted for just 27.5 percent of their scoring tonight, so they are likely to have this kind of luck on Wednesday in Game 5.
Josh Smith exploded in Game 4's 102-91 win over the Pacers with 29 points, 11 boards, four assists, three steals, one block and two 3-pointers in 43 minutes. The 29 points were a career high in the postseason for J-Smoove. If it wasn't for a disastrous third quarter in which the Hawks shot 15 percent from the field, they would have run away with this game. They played terrific in the second and fourth quarters, scoring 35 and 33 in those two quarters, respectively. Smith had five shots at the rim to go with his five offensive boards and he's a real weapon when he's being aggressive. Game 5 will be back in Indiana on Wednesday.
Devin Harris did not start the second half due to dehydration and has returned. The Hawks have been shooting the lights out vs. Indiana, but Harris was the only play on Atlanta to shoot less than 40 percent in the first half. He will get some fluids and should resume his normal role. Kyle Korver started the second half and the Pacers will have to do a better job defending the 3-point attempts.
Johan Petro (wife having baby) is back with the Hawks and will start Monday's Game 4. Petro's wife had a baby this afternoon and he flew back to Atlanta shortly after. The Hawks will deploy their big lineup Monday night, starting Petro alongside Al Horford and Josh Smith in the frontcourt. Jeff Teague and Devin Harris will start in the backcourt.
Johan Petro (wife having baby) is en route to Atlanta but it's unknown if he'll arrive in time for Monday's Game 4. Tip-off tonight is scheduled for just after 7:30 p.m. ET. Petro is technically being called a game-time decision, but this situation is more up to timing than anything else. Even if Petro is available, it's unclear how much of a role he'll have beyond playing roughly 15 minutes.
Johan Petro (wife having baby) skipped shootaround, and he'll be a game-time call vs. the Pacers. It's not clear if the Hawks will utilize a starting lineup that involves Petro again if he's available, but he figures to play under 15 minutes if he does start for the second straight game.
Petro has rejoined the Atlanta Hawks for Game 4 of the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers after witnessing the birth of his first child. Jacob Petro was born at about 2 p.m. Monday at a hospital in the Miami area. After being assured that his child and wife were doing fine, the new father hopped on a private plane sent by the Hawks owners. He arrived at Philips Arena about two hours before tipoff and will be in the starting lineup as Atlanta attempts to tie the series at two games apiece.
Johan Petro (wife having baby) is questionable for Game 4 vs. the Pacers. Petro's wife is expecting their new baby on Sunday, but he's expected to be back for Game 4. We're going to sideline him in case he doesn't return in time, which was previously reported to be the case.
The good Josh Smith showed up in Saturday's 90-69 win over the Pacers with 14 points, six boards, six assists, three steals and two turnovers in 31 minutes. Only five of his 13 attempts from the field were from outside the paint and he abandoned his poor shot selection for the majority of this game. The Pacers really shot themselves in the foot today, but we now have a series with Atlanta getting one in the win column. Jeff Teague (13 points, six boards, five assists and two steals) and Devin Harris (eight points, four assists and two steals) shot a combined 6-of-26 from the field, but no other player on the Hawks that played more than four minutes shot below 40 percent tonight. Game 4 is in Atlanta on Monday.
Al Horford was too much to handle in Saturday's 90-69 win over the Pacers with 26 points, 16 boards, one assist, two steals and two blocks on 12-of-20 shooting in 40 minutes. The Hawks were aggressive with 50 points in the paint and getting to the line 28 times. This was a bit out of the ordinary with Indiana ranking first in field goal percentage allowed in the paint and Atlanta with third-fewest free throw attempts during the regular season. Atlanta will try and level the series at two apiece on Monday at home.
Jeff Teague suffered an elbow contusion in the second quarter and will start the second half on Saturday. Teague hit his elbow on the floor and left the game. He should be fine and isn't wearing any sort of protection on his elbow. The Hawks had a big first half thanks to Indiana having some major offensive issues and they will need a win tonight to have a chance in this series.
Devin Harris hit 6-of-10 shots to finish with a team-high 17 points, four boards, four assists, a steal, a block and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Wednesday's blowout Game 2 loss at Indiana. Jeff Teague and Josh Smith added 16, and Al Horford had a double-double with 13 points and 10 boards, but the Hawks couldn't get by the Pacers or officials tonight. The Pacers shot nine more free throws and hit 10 more from the line than the Hawks, who shot the ball better than Indy tonight (49 to 47 percent). The Hawks lost their composure, picking up three technical fouls, and while they were able to hang around until the fourth quarter, the Pacers closed it out by winning all four quarters in the 113-98 win. The Pacers will take a 2-0 lead into Atlanta for Game 3.
Josh Smith (ankle) admitted to being "a little sore," but he is expected to play in Game 2. "It's still a little sore but it's playoff time and I have to suck it up," he said. While Smoove is unlikely to be at full strength, it shouldn't be a big enough issue where it severely hampers his production unless he aggravates the injury.
Josh Smith (ankle) returned to a full practice on Tuesday. Smith didn't practice on Monday after spraining his ankle in Game 1, but it looks like he'll be ready to play on Wednesday barring any setbacks. The Hawks need the "good" Josh Smith to show up to have a chance of stealing one in Indiana, so as long as he's able to play, we don't expect him to have any limitations.
Smith has missed practice because of a sprained right ankle. Coach Larry Drew says Smith sustained the injury late in Game 1. He scored 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds in Atlanta's 107-90 defeat. Smith received treatment on the ankle Monday and the team is hopeful he will be able to go in Game 2 against Indiana on Wednesday.
Josh Smith (ankle) was unable to practice on Monday, and his status is day-to-day moving forward. Smith suffered a sprained ankle in Sunday's Game 1 loss, and although it wasn't initially deemed a huge concern, obviously his absence in practice has us somewhat hesitant about his Game 2 availability. The next one isn't until Wednesday, so J-Smoove has some time to get back on the court.
Al Horford scored 14 points in a 107-90 Game 1 loss to the Pacers on Sunday, while adding six boards, three assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes. He's had some level of success against the Pacers all year, shooting 58.8 percent from the field in his four regular-season contests. Roy Hibbert led all NBA centers in defensive efficiency this season, so Horford will have to do even better than his already sterling offensive numbers.
Jeff Teague turned in a solid outing in a Game 1 loss to the Pacers on Sunday, shooting 7-of-14 from the field for 21 points with seven assists, one steal and two 3-pointers. Teague's attacking style held up and his solid shooting deserves a ton of credit with how quickly Indiana's defense collapses in the halfcourt. Atlanta shooting 50 percent from the field as a team and still losing by 17 doesn't bode well for them, though. Teague may have to push the tempo and get more than the 14 fastbreak points than the team put up today in order to even push this series to six games.
Josh Smith suffered a sprained ankle in the second half, didn't miss any time and finished with 15 points, eight boards, five assists and one 3-pointer in 35 minutes against the Pacers on Sunday. It was the bad version of J-Smoove and he was settling for mid-range jumpers, which has been his undoing on offense for most of his career. Smith's right ankle doesn't seem to be much of a concern and he should be ready for Game 2 on Wednesday.
Josh Smith (knee) is a go for Game 1 vs. Indiana. Smith had some on again, off again issues with his knee throughout the season, but after resting it some before the playoffs began, Smoove should be ready to roll from the opening tip.
Al Horford (shoulder) and Josh Smith (knee) are both good to go for Game 1 vs. the Pacers. Both players are in the starting lineup as had been expected. They'll be joined by Jeff Teague, Devin Harris and Kyle Korver as the Hawks prepare to potentially upset the Pacers in Round 1.
John Jenkins started and had 20 points, three boards, three assists and zero 3-pointers on 8-of-19 shooting in Wednesday's loss. He was 0-for-6 from downtown but the Hawks got to take a good look at both Jenkins and fellow rookie Mike Scott over the past couple weeks, and both players looked good. Once the starters are all back in action on Sunday at Indiana for Game 1 of the playoffs, both rookies will likely return to bench roles for the Hawks.
Mike Scott had 23 points and 14 rebounds on 10-of-22 shooting in a start for the Hawks on Wednesday. The Hawks looked like they were tanking over the final couple games, choosing to play the struggling Pacers instead of dealing with the Nets. Game 1 is Sunday at Indiana, and Scott will likely return to the bench as Josh Smith, Al Horford, Jeff Teague, Devin Harris and Kyle Korver should all be back in action for the playoffs. Scott played very well down the stretch and the Hawks have to be pleased with what they saw.
Jeff Teague (rest) will not play in the regular-season finale Wednesday. The Hawks are resting anyone and everyone that plays regular minutes Wednesday night and Teague is no exception. Shelvin Mack will start at point guard against the Knicks.
DeShawn Stevenson will be in the starting lineup Wednesday night. Stevenson will be one of the few Hawks regulars in the lineup, as Devin Harris, Jeff Teague, Josh Smith, Kyle Korver and Al Horford sit out.
Devin Harris (foot) will not play in the Hawks' regular-season finale Wednesday. Harris has been in and out of the lineup this season due to injuries and the Hawks are trying to keep their key players healthy for the first round of the playoffs. Shelvin Mack and John Jenkins will start in the backcourt.
Al Horford (sore shoulder) will sit out again Wednesday night. Horford missed Tuesday's game with the ailment as the Hawks try to get healthy for the postseason. Ivan Johnson will start Wednesday night and Horford should be good to go in time for the first game of the playoffs.
The Hawks will rest Kyle Korver in Wednesday's regular-season finale. Korver recently missed a game for undisclosed reasons but tonight's night off is likely a symptom of the Hawks wanting to get healthy before the postseason begins. Korver's incredible 3-pointers streak of at 74 straight games with at least one triple will have to wait until the playoffs. DeShawn Stevenson will start.
Josh Smith (knee), Al Horford (sore shoulder), Devin Harris (foot), Jeff Teague (rest) and Kyle Korver (rest) will not play Wednesday night. Smith banged his knee during Tuesday's game, which Horford missed while resting his shoulder. The Hawks are taking the tact of many playoff teams around the league and resting their starters on the final night of the regular season. The Hawks will start Shelvin Mack, John Jenkins, DeShawn Stevenson, Anthony Tolliver and Ivan Johnson.
Johan Petro returned to action on Tuesday with eight points and four rebounds in 21.5 minutes in Tuesday's loss. Petro was away from the team earlier due to the birth of a new baby, but he's back in action just in time for the playoffs.
Ivan Johnson scored 12 points with 10 boards and one steal in Atlanta's ugly 113-96 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday. The Hawks needed this game and now they will need to beat New York on top of Chicago losing to Washington in order to get the five seed. Although, potentially playing the Heat in the second round is not exactly a picnic. As for Johnson, he could be a spot-start option in fantasy leagues with Al Horford and Josh Smith being banged up.
Mike Scott double-doubled in Tuesday's loss to the Raptors with 12 points and 12 boards in 27 minutes. Al Horford didn't play and Josh Smith suffered a knee injury and did not return. Scott had 17-point and 22-point games earlier this month, so this line wasn't completely unexpected. He's someone that could be worth a start contingent on Horford and Smith being out again.
Jeff Teague was quiet in a loss to the Raptors on Tuesday, shooting 2-of-5 from the field for four points with nine assists in just 18 minutes. The Hawks didn't really show up as a team and allowed 96 points in the first three quarters of action. Teague is coming off a 24-point game on Friday, so his owners shouldn't worry about this dud too much. He should be ready to rebound on Wednesday vs. the Knicks.
Korver led the Hawks with 13 points Tuesday. He also extended his 3-point streak to 73 consecutive games.
Josh Smith suffered a knee injury during Tuesday's game and will not return. He appeared to bang his knee and the Hawks are just going to play it safe. They are playing for seeding, so there should be some concern about J-Smoove's status. He finished with six points, three boards, one assist and one 3-pointer in 13 minutes. Smith should be viewed as doubtful for Wednesday's finale vs. Knicks. Ivan Johnson should pick up most of the slack while Mike Scott is also in line for more playing time.
Horford is sitting out the Atlanta Hawks' final home game of the regular season because of soreness in his chest. Horford missed most of last season after having surgery on his left pectoral muscle. He said before Tuesday's game that he's having some lingering pain in that same area, so he wants to give it a rest with the playoffs approaching.
DeShawn Stevenson (cold) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Raptors. Stevenson doesn't play on both sides of back-to-backs anyway, so he'll rest in this one. He could be back for his usual 15-20 minutes in Wednesday's regular-season finale. Jeff Teague, Devin Harris and John Jenkins will form that Hawks' three-guard rotation Tuesday.
Al Horford (sore shoulder) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Raptors. The Hawks still have playoff seeding to fight for, but getting Horford to 100 percent is more important. He's missed time over the last few weeks due to both a hamstring strain and an illness. This shoulder issue is not considered serious for now. Johan Petro will start at center and Ivan Johnson figures to push for 25-plus minutes. The Hawks' starters: Jeff Teague, Devin Harris, Kyle Korver, Josh Smith and Petro.
Horford had 18 points and 17 rebounds Friday in a 109-104 win over Milwaukee. Horford is well on his way to finishing the season with career high averages in scoring (17.4) and rebounding (10.2).
Al Horford scored 18 points on 8-of-17 shooting with 17 rebounds, six assists and a steal in the Hawks' 109-104 win over the Bucks on Friday. Horford, Josh Smith (24 points, very full line) and Jeff Teague (24 points, 10 assists) have a light enough schedule for the rest of the year that they might not see anymore rest -- but that's purely speculation right now.
Ivan Johnson scored nine points with six rebounds, three steals and two blocks in 26 minutes off the bench on Friday. Johnson hit 4-of-6 shots on the night and is worth a look if you're in need of a big man in a deeper format. Just keep in mind the Hawks' light remaining schedule.
Johan Petro (new baby) is back with the Hawks. Petro will go back to the end of the bench now that he's rejoined the club.
Rookie Mike Scott played well again on Wednesday, going for 17 points and eight rebounds despite playing just 18 minutes off the bench. He had 22 points in 36 minutes on Saturday when the Hawks sat most of their starters, but got hot in limited run tonight. Keep an eye on him, but it looks like John Jenkins could be a little safer pickup if you're looking to take a flier on a young guy who will get minutes down the stretch.
John Jenkins played 33 minutes off the Hawks bench to finish with 21 points, six assists and three 3-pointers on 8-of-13 shooting in the Hawks' win. He had his season high of 23 on Saturday when the Hawks sat the starters and was great again tonight. The Hawks playoff position is still not set, but even so, it would not be surprising to see Jenkins continue to get decent run the rest of the way.
Devin Harris returned from his foot injury on Wednesday and played 18 minutes, finishing with eight points, eight assists and a 3-pointer on 2-of-6 shooting as the Hawks beat the Sixers. Larry Drew was on the list of Hawks owners, but returned most of the troops to action tonight, although it might have been too little, too late. As for Harris, it's anyone's guess as to whether he continues to play throughout the rest of the regular season.
Josh Smith played through his sore knee on Wednesday and had 28 points, 12 rebounds, a steal, a block and a 3-pointer on 11-of-18 shooting. With just two games and Smith's bum knee, he might have been on benches in weekly leagues, but for now, it looks like he's fully healthy again.
Al Horford played through his hamstring injury Wednesday and had 16 points and nine rebounds in 26 minutes. Owners have to hope he keeps powering through until the end, but it wouldn't take much for him to miss another game before the season is over.
Kyle Korver returned from sitting out Saturday's game and hit another 3-pointer on Wednesday to keep his streak of making one alive at 71 straight games. Korver played just 18 minutes and scored six points, but it looks like his current focus is keeping the streak alive. Korver now hold the fourth-longest streak in NBA history behind Dana Barros (89), Michael Adams (79) and Dennis Scott (78).
Jenkins scored 21 points Wednesday in a 124-101 rout of Philly. Jenkins is a first-round pick with potential for the Hawks.
Teague had 13 points and 11 assists Wednesday in a 124-101 rout of Philly. Teague has 14 double-doubles.
Johan Petro (wife having baby) will not play Wednesday against the Sixers. Petro didn't travel with the team to Philadelphia and remains in Florida with his expectant wife. His absence shouldn't affect your fantasy league. Kyle Korver, on the other hand, rejoined the Hawks and will continue his 3-point barrage against the 76ers.
Kyle Korver was excused from Wednesday's shootaround, but he's expected to rejoin the team and play on Wednesday against the Sixers. Korver was in uniform on Saturday but did not play, but it sounds like he'll be good to go vs. Philly and will be looking to continue his assault from behind the 3-point line.
Devin Harris (foot) went through shootaround and is expected to play on Wednesday. Harris is feeling better after his latest PRP shot and was able to practice in full earlier this week, so he's all systems go entering Wednesday's game against the Sixers. It's not clear if he'll start or come off the bench, but he's started the last two games he's played in, so there's a good chance he'll start again.
Al Horford (hamstring) participated in shootaround and is expected to play against the Sixers on Wednesday. Horford missed Saturday's game with a hamstring ailment, but he was able to practice Monday and Tuesday, so obviously the injury is not of serious concern. He's averaging a double-double with 1.0 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, making him an under-appreciated asset for fantasy owners.
Josh Smith (knee) and Al Horford (hamstring) are expected to play on Wednesday against Philadelphia. Both players took part in shootaround and practiced on Tuesday, so the starting frontline is poised to be back in action after sitting out on Saturday. Both Smith and Horford missed one game with the respective injuries.
Johan Petro (wife having baby) remains away from the team. Petro's with his expectant wife in Florida, leaving his status for Wednesday against the Sixers up in the air. His availability shouldn't impact any fantasy leagues with Al Horford and Josh Smith healthy.
Josh Smith (knee) is participating in practice on Tuesday. Smith didn't play on Saturday and then sat out of Monday's practice, but the absence on Monday was precautionary and it looks like Smith should be good to go for Wednesday against the Sixers barring any setbacks.
Horford returned with a vengeance Wednesday with 16 points and nine boards in a 124-101 rout of Philly. Horford had a sore hamstring.
Smith had 28 points and 12 rebounds Wednesday in a 124-101 rout of Philly. Smith was out with a sore knee.
DeShawn Stevenson (rest) practiced on Monday. Stevenson does not play in back-to-back sets in order to keep him healthy, so this is just a reminder that he should be good for Wednesday's game against the Sixers.
Kyle Korver (undisclosed) returned to a full practice on Monday. Korver is "banged up" with no other information about exactly what he's dealing with, but the good news is it's obviously not serious and he should be playing on Wednesday against Philly.
Devin Harris (foot) was a full participant in Monday's practice. Harris has been feeling the effects of his toe injury, but after another PRP shot, it sounds like he should be good to go for Wednesday against the Sixers.
Al Horford (hamstring) was able to return to practice on Monday. Horford was a surprise scratch on Saturday with a hamstring issue, but it doesn't sound like it's a very serious concern at all. We're considering him probable to suit up on Wednesday against Philly.
Johan Petro did not practice on Monday because he and his wife are expecting a baby. Congrats to the Petro family. The big man is coming off a career-high 15 rebounds in his last one and he should be available for Wednesday's contest vs. Philadelphia.
Josh Smith (knee) did not practice on Monday. Smith didn't play on Saturday and has had on-again, off-again issues with his knee throughout the season. It's not clear exactly what Smith's issue is, but he should be considered questionable for Wednesday against the Sixers at this point.
Scott had a career-high 22 points in Saturday's 99-97 loss at San Antonio. Scott could see big minutes down the stretch with several of Atlanta's key players banged up.
Dahntay Jones started at SG and played 43 minutes on Saturday, but he scored only nine points with three boards, two assists and three steals. Jones shot 2-of-10 from the field in a hard-fought road game which the Hawks ultimately lost to the Spurs. Tonight's quiet line aside, Jones is too risky to pick up in standard leagues -- he only started tonight because the Hawks were missing Devin Harris (foot), DeShawn Stevenson (rest) and Kyle Korver (general soreness).
Hawks rookie forward Mike Scott blew up for 22 points in 36 minutes vs. the Spurs, hitting 8-of-15 FGs and 6-of-8 FTs, with six boards and two assists. Josh Smith (knee) and Al Horford (hamstring) were both absent tonight, but they could return to action for Atlanta's next game on Wednesday. If you need another reason to avoid Scott, consider that the last time he scored double-digit points he followed it up with four scoreless games.
John Jenkins returned from a concussion vs. the Spurs on Saturday, hitting 7-of-9 FGs and 6-of-6 FTs for a season-high 23 points. He went 3-of-3 from downtown with four rebounds and four assists, a stellar performance that nobody could have seen coming, regardless of who was absent for the Hawks (the list includes Devin Harris and Kyle Korver). This eruption was encouraging for Jenkins' future, but we're not inclined to recommend him in the final week of the fantasy season.
Anthony Tolliver started at SF for the banged-up Hawks on Saturday, but he finished scoreless with just one rebound and four personal fouls. Kyle Korver was a game-time decision but wound up resting the whole game, and Josh Smith (knee) and Al Horford (hamstring) were also out, which opened up 25 minutes of action for Tolliver. If only he had done something valuable with the time.
Hawks center Johan Petro scored 11 points and tied his career-high with 15 rebounds in a fill-in start for Al Horford on Saturday. Petro even chipped in a steal and a block in his 31 minutes, about as good a game as we could have hoped for from the eight-year veteran. Horford (hamstring) has until Wednesday to recuperate, which makes Petro a very dubious fantasy pickup.
Kyle Korver will be in uniform on Saturday but he's unlikely to play. Korver is "banged up" and isn't expected to see any action unless there's an 'emergency.' Get him out of your lineup if you can, and expect solid playing time for Anthony Tolliver at SF.
Kyle Korver is a game-time decision on Saturday, but John Jenkins (concussion) will be available. Larry Drew described Korver as "banged up." The Hawks are extremely short-handed but Korver was able to warm up before the game, so there's still a chance he can play. If not, Anthony Tolliver will start at SF and should play heavy minutes.
Devin Harris (foot) will not play on Saturday. DeShawn Stevenson is also resting during the second game of a back-to-back set, which leaves Dahntay Jones to start at SG. Unfortunately, Jones doesn't have much fantasy upside and owners will have to look somewhere other than the Hawks' SG position for value.
Al Horford won't play on Saturday due to a hamstring injury. It's a rude turn of events for Horford's owners, and there are no clear fantasy winners in his absence -- Ivan Johnson could provide some low-end value at PF, and Anthony Tolliver is worth watching, but Johan Petro isn't likely to do much as the starting center. "Al's had some problems with his hammy," said Larry Drew. "We've got to keep an eye on that." Atlanta doesn't play again until Wednesday, so hopefully this was just an opportunistic precautionary DNP.
The Hawks will play on Saturday without Josh Smith (knee), Al Horford (hamstring), Devin Harris (foot) and DeShawn Stevenson (rest). Kyle Korver is also "banged up" and questionable to play. The injuries to Smith and Horford come out of the blue, and owners will have to scramble to replace them if possible. Ivan Johnson and Johan Petro will start up front for the Hawks, who have clinched a playoff spot and are currently sixth in the East. "[Smith's] knee is a little irritated," said Larry Drew, "so we're going to take precautionary measures on him." Fantasy owners should consider Smoove day-to-day as we await updates.
Harris returned with eight points and eight assists Wednesday in a 124-101 rout of Philly. Harris was dealing with a sore left foot. The Atlanta Hawks guard hadn't played since April 1.
Ivan Johnson (personal) played in Friday's 101-90 loss to the Sixers, scoring 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting with eight rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench. Johnson has hit the radar for two games now in the past week or so, and there is a chance he can carve out a role for the shallow Hawks. Then again, there's also the chance he remains inconsistent or goes back to his season-long role as 'non-existent.'
Smith had 19 points in a 101-90 loss to Philly on Friday night. The impending free agent only added six boards and four assists and remains a mixed bag in fantasy play.
Horford had 18 points and 10 rebounds in a 101-90 loss to Philly on Friday night. Horford is up to a career-high 42 double-doubles in a solid fantasy campaign.
Ivan Johnson (personal reasons) did not attend Hawks shootaround on Friday. His status for Friday's game against the Sixers is not clear, but if he's forced Friday's bout, Anthony Tolliver and Johan Petro should pick up the slack.
John Jenkins (concussion) took part in shootaround but did not play on Friday. This is significant as Jenkins has been out with a concussion, but he won't play on Friday. The rookie is targeting Saturday against the Spurs for his return.
Devin Harris (foot) did not go through shootaround and will not play Friday against the Sixers. Harris will miss his second straight game if he sits out. The Hawks will give extended minutes to Kyle Korver and DeShawn Stevenson in the starting lineup as well as Shelvin Mack off the bench.
Devin Harris received a PRP injection in his ailing toe on Wednesday, the second PRP shot he's received this season. "It helps," Harris said. "It's sore for two or three days but when the soreness goes away and the swelling goes away you can see my movement after the All-Star break was a lot better. I'm able to change direction and speed like I want to." We're considering him very questionable for Friday against the Sixers or Saturday against the Spurs.
John Jenkins (concussion) did some light shooting on Thursday. It's not clear what his timetable is right now, but the fact he's doing some light shooting is a good sign his return shouldn't be too far away.
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May 13, 7:23PM
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May 9, 8:15PM
Larry Drew still coach of the Hawks - for now
May 4, 5:20PM
Pacers finish off Hawks, win Game 6 81-73
May 3, 11:17PM
Hawks ditch practice after ugly Game 5 vs Pacers
May 2, 6:02PM
Pacers rebound with 106-83 rout of Hawks in Game 5
May 2, 2:28AM
Hawks have momentum, but history not on their side
May 1, 1:20PM
Smith scores 29 to lead Hawks past Pacers 102-91
Apr 30, 2:48AM
Rugged Johnson gives Hawks hope against Pacers
Apr 29, 3:33PM
Hawks C Petro with wife for birth of child
Apr 28, 1:39PM
Horford leads Hawks to 90-69 rout of Pacers
Apr 27, 11:12PM
Hawks go bigger for Game 3 vs Pacers
Apr 27, 7:16PM
Facing 2-0 deficit, Hawks ponder changes vs Pacers
Apr 26, 8:39PM
Hawks looking for more stops against bigger Pacers
Apr 25, 4:17PM
George leads Pacers past Hawks 113-98 for 2-0 lead
Apr 24, 11:25PM
Hawks not changing starting lineup for Game 2
Apr 24, 11:59AM
Hawks plan changes in Game 2 against Pacers
Apr 23, 5:44PM
Hawks coach Drew calls out team for playing soft
Apr 22, 8:12PM
Hawks' Smith misses practice with sprained ankle
Apr 22, 4:06PM
George bails out Pacers in 107-90 win over Hawks
Apr 22, 3:22AM
George's big game leads Pacers past Atlanta 107-90
Apr 21, 5:10PM
Knicks win finale, Hawks get No. 6 seed in East
Apr 17, 11:38PM
Knicks' Rasheed Wallace retires again from NBA
Apr 17, 8:29PM
DeRozan, Gay lead Raptors past Hawks 113-96
Apr 16, 11:28PM
C Al Horford out for Atlanta's final home game
Apr 16, 8:17PM
Spurs sign F Tracy McGrady
Apr 16, 5:15PM
Hawks rally in 4th quarter, beat Bucks 109-104
Apr 12, 11:19PM
Bucks holding out Jennings, Sanders against Hawks
Apr 12, 6:28PM
Hawks rout 76ers 124-101 to end 3-game skid
Apr 10, 10:48PM
Warriors tandem making 3s at unprecedented pace
Apr 8, 9:30PM
Longtime NBA scouting director Marty Blake dies
Apr 7, 10:20PM
Duncan leads short-handed Spurs over Hawks, 99-97
Apr 7, 12:52AM
Spurs' Parker out with sore neck
Apr 6, 9:09PM
76ers start strong, beat Hawks 101-90
Apr 6, 1:28AM
Anthony scores 40, Knicks win 10th straight
Apr 3, 11:45PM
Hawks' Zaza Pachulia has season-ending surgery
Apr 3, 7:01PM
Hawks hand Cavaliers ninth straight loss
Apr 2, 12:10AM
Short-handed Pacers hold off Hawks 100-94
Mar 25, 11:05PM
Pacers will be without 4 starters vs. Hawks
Mar 25, 6:24PM
Horford helps Hawks beat Bucks 104-99
Mar 24, 5:51PM
Smith returns, Teague not starting for Hawks
Mar 15, 7:51PM
Bryant out indefinitely after spraining left ankle
Mar 14, 11:40AM
Bryant out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain
Mar 14, 2:46AM
Short-handed Hawks beat Lakers 96-92, Bryant hurt
Mar 14, 12:05AM
Hawks missing 2 starters against surging Lakers
Mar 13, 9:06PM
Heat streak now 19, top Hawks 98-81
Mar 13, 3:35AM
Heat streak now 19, top Hawks 98-81
Mar 13, 12:06AM
Nuggets finally using altitude to their advantage
Mar 5, 2:38PM
James has 24, streaking Heat beat Hawks 103-90
Feb 20, 11:41PM
Hinrich, Noah, Boozer out for Bulls against Hawks
Feb 2, 8:09PM
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| Date | Player | Comment |
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| Mar 26, 2013 | Mack, Shelvin, PG | Signed for the Rest of the Season |
| Mar 16, 2013 | Mack, Shelvin, PG | Signed to 2nd 10-Day Contract |
| Mar 6, 2013 | Mack, Shelvin, PG | Signed to 10-Day Contract |
| Mar 6, 2013 | Tyler, Jeremy, C | Waived |
| Feb 21, 2013 | Jones, Dahntay, SG | Traded For Anthony Morrow |
| Feb 21, 2013 | Tyler, Jeremy, C | Traded For a draft pick |
| Feb 13, 2013 | Pargo, Jannero, PG | 10-Day Contract Expired; Player Not Re-Signed |
| Feb 2, 2013 | Pargo, Jannero, PG | Signed to 2nd 10-Day Contract |
| Jan 21, 2013 | Pargo, Jannero, PG | Signed to 10-Day Contract |
| Jan 18, 2013 | Smith, Josh, F | Reinstated from Suspension |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Smith, Josh, F | Team Suspension One game for dentrimental conduct |
| Oct 27, 2012 | Anderson, James, SG | Waived |
| Oct 27, 2012 | James, Damion, SF | Waived |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Johnson, Carldell, PG | Waived |
| Oct 12, 2012 | Benson, Keith, C | Waived |
| Oct 12, 2012 | Muhammad, Isma'il, F | Waived |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Muhammad, Isma'il, F | Signed as Free Agent |
| Sep 30, 2012 | James, Damion, SF | Signed as Free Agent |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Anderson, James, SG | Signed as Free Agent |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Benson, Keith, C | Signed as Free Agent |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Johnson, Carldell, PG | Signed as Free Agent |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Jones, Damon, PG | Signed as Free Agent |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Tolliver, Anthony, F | Signed as Free Agent |
| Sep 18, 2012 | Johnson, Ivan, PF | Re-Signed |
| Sep 17, 2012 | Williams, Jordan, PF | Waived |
| Sep 6, 2012 | Scott, Mike, PF | Signed as Draft Pick |
| Jul 30, 2012 | Schortsanitis, Sofoklis, Default | Traded Rights traded for Wille Green |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Farmar, Jordan, PG | Waived |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Korver, Kyle, SG | Traded For cash |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Farmar, Jordan, PG | Traded Part of seven player trade |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Harris, Devin, G | Traded For Marvin Williams |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Morrow, Anthony, SG | Traded Part of seven player trade |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Petro, Johan, PF | Traded Part of seven player trade |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Stevenson, DeShawn, SG | Traded Part of seven player trade |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Williams, Jordan, PF | Traded Part of seven player trade |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Williams, Lou, G | Signed as Free Agent Signed to a three year contract |
| Jul 10, 2012 | Jenkins, John, SG | Signed as Draft Pick |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Collins, Jason, PF | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Dampier, Erick, C | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Green, Willie, SG | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Hinrich, Kirk, G | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | McGrady, Tracy, G | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Pargo, Jannero, PG | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Radmanovic, Vladimir, F | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Stackhouse, Jerry, SG | Declared Free Agency |
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