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8 hrs ago | BleacherReport

The Case for Dwight Howard's Free-Agent Homecoming to Atlanta Hawks

While the odds still favor Dwight Howard ending up with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets or Dallas Mavericks, there's actually a good argument to be made for the league's most discussed free agent returning home to join the Atlanta Hawks.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Atlanta Hawks, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, NBA Players, Lou Williams, John Jenkins, Philadelphia 76ers

10 hrs ago | Soaring Down South

Zaza Pachulia: A Man of His Word

December 18, 2012;Washington, D.C., USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaza Pachulia fights for a loose ball with Washington Wizards forward Nene at Verizon Center.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Zaza Pachulia, NBA Players, Washington Wizards, Nene, Denver Nuggets

14 hrs ago | LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog

Rajon Rondo Guest Stars on Fashion Police Along with His Zebra Jacket from Last Year's Playoffs

Rondo is fully into fashion as we saw from last year's internship with GQ in the off season and last night he guest starred on the Fashion Police with Joan Rivers.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Boston Celtics, Rajon Rondo, NBA Players, New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Shaquille O'Neal

Fri May 24, 2013

Pounding the Rock

Armchair GM 2013 Mock Draft Part 2

Now, with the lottery out of the way, we get to take a look at what the good teams will do to try to make themselves better.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Lou Williams, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA Players, Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah

Cavs

The Cavs are open to a trade? Sure, we'll oblige

With the extreme good fortune of a lottery victory, the Cavaliers find themselves in a luxurious position.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Cleveland Cavaliers, Tyler Zeller, NBA Players, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers

Thu May 23, 2013

Lake Show Life

Howard adds Warriors, Hawks to His Free Agent List

Mar 30, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson

Peachtree Hoops

Atlanta Hawks Mock Draft 2013: Sports Illustrated projects Mason Plumlee, Dennis Schroeder to Hawks

SI.com's Chris Mannix unveils his first mock draft and projects Duke center Mason Plumlee and 19-year old point guard Dennis Schroeder to the Atlanta Hawks.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Josh Smith, Jeff Teague, NBA Players, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic

Wed May 22, 2013

BleacherReport

Free Agents the Atlanta Hawks Must Avoid

With Josh Smith's contract coming off of the books, the Atlanta Hawks will have plenty of cap space to pursue free agents this offseason and take the next step in becoming an elite franchise in the NBA .

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Josh Smith, Chicago Bulls, NBA Players, Kyle Korver, Zaza Pachulia, Utah Jazz, New Jersey Nets, Devin Harris

Examiner.com

Draft Lottery gives Hawks targets for trading and Cavs the top pick

Prior to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the NBA Draft Lottery was held for next season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Lou Williams, Mike Scott, John Jenkins, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA Players

Sat May 18, 2013

BleacherReport

Highlighting the Atlanta Hawks' Top Free-Agent Target at Every Position

With the expiration of many high-paying contracts, the Atlanta Hawks will have plenty of cap space to pursue a solid free-agent market in the 2013 offseason.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Josh Smith, NBA Players, Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Hornets, Jarrett Jack

The Miami Herald

Atlanta's Drew is set to interview for Bucks' coaching gig

Atlanta Hawks coach Larry Drew will interview for the Milwaukee Bucks vacant coaching position Monday, a league source confirmed Friday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Josh Smith, Jeff Teague, NBA Players, Milwaukee Bucks

Fri May 17, 2013

Rant Sports

Atlanta Hawks Should Not Re-Sign Unrestricted Free Agent Devin Harris

Whenever you move out of a house, it's a relatively complicated process that you have to go through.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Utah Jazz, New Jersey Nets, NBA Players, Devin Harris, Josh Smith, Jeff Teague

The Orlando Sentinel

Dwight Howard would benefit from reteaming one day with Stan Van Gundy

Orlando Magic fans and sports talk radio hosts did a collective double take when they heard the speculation that Stan Van Gundy and Dwight Howard might - just might - reunite again with a new team, the Atlanta Hawks.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard, NBA Players, Atlanta Hawks

Thu May 16, 2013

BleacherReport

NBA Teams That Must Go All-in on Josh Smith During 2013 NBA Free Agency

If Dwight Howard and Chris Paul are returning to their respective corners of the Staples Center, Josh Smith could be the most desirable free agent on the market.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Josh Smith, NBA Players, Lou Williams

Wed May 15, 2013

Stuff.co.nz

Adams hopes to stand out at NBA combine

Steven Adams' seven foot frame is officially in the shop window as the Wellington teenager tries to boost his stock at the NBA draft combine which starts in Chicago today.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan, NBA Players, Derrick Rose, Will Perdue

Tue May 14, 2013

Rant Sports

Atlanta Hawks Should Make Shelvin Mack Backup Point Guard Next Season

The Atlanta Hawks will be making some important decisions this summer regarding their roster as they try and rebuild for the future.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Josh Smith, Jeff Teague, Utah Jazz, New Jersey Nets, NBA Players, Devin Harris

Peachtree Hoops

NBA Free Agency 2013: Nikola Peckovic, Tyreke Evans among restricted free agents

The 2013 NBA free agent class has been cast as an unexciting group but there are some good options available especially among the restricted free agents.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, NBA Players

Sun May 12, 2013

Rant Sports

Atlanta Hawks Wise to be In Pursuit of Stan Van Gundy

The Atlanta Hawks were eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs for the second straight year and now will be looking to make a ton of moves this off-season. The most obvious and noted move that the franchise will make will be to let Josh Smith walk as he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Josh Smith, Jeff Teague, NBA Players, Orlando Magic

Sat May 11, 2013

BleacherReport

Best and Worst Scenarios for Every NBA Team's 2013 Offseason

Of the 30 franchises in the NBA today, 22 could care less about the outcome of the next few weeks.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, New Jersey Nets, Zaza Pachulia, Jeff Teague, NBA Players

Fri May 10, 2013

BleacherReport

Dwight Howard Rumors: Why Atlanta Hawks Are Best Option for D12

The talk of last offseason was star center Dwight Howard and his status with the Orlando Magic .

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Basketball, Josh Smith, Utah Jazz, New Jersey Nets, NBA Players, Devin Harris, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic