The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 05/19/2008
Oh, well. The 66-win Boston Celtics have now been taken to seven games by the Atlanta Hawks (37-45) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (45-37). It took a defining game from Paul Pierce to get past LeBron James’ 45 points. It was as close as one, but the Celtics held on for the 97-92 victory. Pierce ended up [...]
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 05/17/2008
CLEVELAND - The Boston Celtics are going home for another Game 7. They handled the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James may not be as easy.
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 05/17/2008
The Boston Celtics are going home for another Game 7. They handled the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers may not be as easy.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 05/17/2008
The Atlanta Hawks have established an initial list of four candidates in their search to replace outgoing general manager Billy Knight, according to NBA front-office sources.
Inside the NBA (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
The Atlanta Hawks need a general manager, and I have their man: Ed Tapscott. No finder’s fee necessary, guys, I just want one of the smartest guys in basketball back in a prominent position in the NBA. Tapscott was the...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
Los Angeles - Al Horford, who helped the Atlanta Hawks to their first playoff appearance in seven years, was the lone unanimous selection to the NBA's all-rookie first team, the league announced Tuesday. The Hawks' centre received 58 votes, while NBA...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
Seattle SuperSonics swingman Kevin Durant, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Hawks big man Al Horford headlined the NBA's All-Rookie team, announced on Tuesday.
Poker Cats (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
It's amazing to watch the second round of the Eastern Conference semifinal between the Cavaliers and Celtics. The Celtics, just like against the lowly Atlanta Hawks, just can't win on the road! Obviously this is much more dangerous for a team like Cleveland that has a LeBron James, because he just might be able to win in Boston, where the Celtics have enjoyed cushy leads and sometimes...
Loy's Place (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
After losing 3 games on the road to the Atlanta Hawks and having their character questioned as that series went to 7 games, most expected the Celtics to learn from their mistakes and come out strong in this game to finally get a road win. But, it was more of the same as the Celtics' defense once again did not show up and they didn't move the ball or take the ball inside near enough....
The Wages of Wins Journal (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Now that the NBA regular season is concluded I will be posting comments on each team. These columns will be collected in a page - listed on the right - titled NBA Team Reviews: 2007-08. So far columns examining the Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets, and Atlanta Hawks have been posted. There is no particular [...]
The Biz of Basketball (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Billy Knight resigned Wednesday after five years as Atlanta Hawks Executive Vice President and General Manager, effective July 1st. Knight joined the organization in 2002 as Director of Basketball Operations, before taking over for Pete Babcock as General Manager in April 2003. After a disastrous 13-69 record in Knight's second season, the Hawks improved each of the past three...
Tim Ellsworth (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
FOX Sports gives you their top 10 of worst franchises in pro sports: 1. Pittsburgh Pirates 2. Kansas City Royals 3. Arizona Cardinals 4. Tampa Bay Rays 5. Detroit Lions 6. Boston Bruins 7. Minnesota Twins 8. Atlanta Hawks 9. Memphis Grizzlies 10. Los Angeles Clippers
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Billy Knight says he's leaving the Atlanta Hawks "in much better shape than it was in when I took over. " Knight stuck to his slow, often...
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Despite ending playoff drought, GM needs to 'take a break' Billy Knight will resign as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks in July, despite leading the team to its first playoff appearance in nine years.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Billy Knight says he's leaving the Atlanta Hawks "in much better shape than it was in when I took over."
