Hawks dominate second half, hand Knicks fifth straight loss with 114-101 victoryNovember 11th, 2009 Hawks control 2nd half, hand NY 5th straight lossNEW YORK — Al Horford scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Josh Smith added 22 points and 12 boards, and the Atlanta Hawks sent the New York Knicks to their fifth straight loss with a 114-101 victory Wednesday night. Joe Johnson and Mike Bibby each had 19 points for the Hawks, who trailed by 14 in the first half but dominated the final 24 minutes.
Crawford, Smith lead balanced Hawks to 125-100 win over NuggetsNovember 7th, 2009 Crawford, Smith help Hawks rout NuggetsATLANTA — Jamal Crawford scored 25 points, and Josh Smith had 22 points, nine rebounds, six blocked shots and seven assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 125-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Smith was 8 of 10 from the field and 6 of 8 from the line.
Johnson and Crawford each score 26 as Hawks beat KingsNovember 5th, 2009 Johnson and Crawford help Hawks beat Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford had 26 points each to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 113-105 on Wednesday night.
Crawford has 27 off the bench and the Hawks beat the Blazers 97-91November 4th, 2009 Crawford scores 27 in Hawks' victory over BlazersPORTLAND, Ore. — Jamal Crawford scored 27 points off the bench and the Atlanta Hawks outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers 97-91 on Tuesday night.
Josh Smith reaches milestone, Hawks hold off Gilbert Arenas, Wizards 100-89October 30th, 2009 Josh Smith, Hawks block Wizards 100-89ATLANTA — Josh Smith scored 20 points and reached a blocked shots milestone, and the Atlanta Hawks held off Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards 100-89 on Friday night. Arenas had 23 points and Brendan Haywood added 19 for Washington.
Vince Carter's 26 points leads Magic over Hawks 123-86 to cap unbeaten preseasonOctober 23rd, 2009 Carter leads Magic over HawksORLANDO, Fla. — Vince Carter was 9-of-10 from the field and scored 26 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 123-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night to cap the NBA's only unbeaten preseason.
Joe Johnson's 14 points lead Hawks to 92-87 preseason win over HeatOctober 22nd, 2009 Johnson's 14 points lead Hawks over HeatJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Joe Johnson scored 14 points and Al Horford and Jamal Crawford added 12 each to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 92-87 preseason victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Atlanta Hawks cut guards Juan Dixon, Mike Wilks to reduce roster to 16 playersOctober 20th, 2009 Hawks cut guards Juan Dixon, Mike WilksATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have trimmed their roster to 16 players by releasing guards Juan Dixon and Mike Wilks. Dixon, who has played eight years in the NBA with four teams, and Wilks, who spent last season on Orlando's roster, were with the Hawks as training camp invitees.
Elton Brand's jumper with 7 seconds left lifts 76ers over Nets 93-92October 9th, 2009 Brand's jumper lifts 76ers over NetsPHILADELPHIA — Elton Brand hit a 12-foot jumper with 7 seconds remaining to lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the New Jersey Nets 93-92 in an exhibition game Friday night. Marreese Speights scored 16 points, Lou Williams added 15 and Brand and Andre Iguodala had 13 each for the Sixers, who improved to 3-0 in the preseason for the first time since 2004.
Swingman Jamal Crawford accepts new backup role as newcomer in Hawks' potent backcourtSeptember 30th, 2009 Jamal Crawford accepts new backup role with HawksATLANTA — Jamal Crawford, a starter through most of his nine years in the NBA, says he's ready for a new role as a backup with the Atlanta Hawks. Crawford averaged 19.7 points with the New York Knicks and Golden State last season.
Hawks keep playoff team core together by re-signing forward Marvin WilliamsAugust 7th, 2009 Hawks re-sign forward Marvin WilliamsATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks re-signed forward Marvin Williams on Friday, their last bit of unfinished offseason business. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the restricted free agent agreed to a five-year, $37.5 million deal, with incentives that could raise the package to as much as $43 million.
Hawks reach agreement to re-sign Pachulia to 4-year dealJuly 9th, 2009 ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are making moves to keep together a roster that has made two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign center Zaza Pachulia to a four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Person familiar with negotiations: Hawks reach agreement to re-sign Mike Bibby to 3-year dealJuly 7th, 2009 AP source: Hawks reach deal with BibbyATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are keeping the point guard who has led the team to two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks and Mike Bibby have reached an agreement on a three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday.
Hawks complete trade to acquire Crawford from Warriors for 2 playersJune 26th, 2009 Warriors, Hawks complete trade for CrawfordATLANTA — The Hawks got some insurance heading into free agency, acquiring guard Jamal Crawford from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday for little-used guards Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. The trade was completed hours before the NBA draft.
Person with knowledge of talks says Warriors looking to trade Crawford to Hawks for 2 playersJune 25th, 2009 AP Source: Warriors, Hawks working on tradeOAKLAND, Calif. — The Hawks and Golden State Warriors were working Thursday to finalize a trade that would send point guard Jamal Crawford to Atlanta for guards Acie Law and Speedy Claxton, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.