Lauren L. Williams: Per league source, the Hawks will have a moment of silence, as well as a video tribute honoring Dikembe Mutombo prior to tonight’s home/season opener vs. the Nets. They’ll also add a small banner to the rafter below his retired jersey with the years of his life 1966-2024. … [Read more...] about Hawks will honor Dikembe Mutombo before home opener
He played minimal minutes at the beginning of his sophomore season, but that eventually changed when the Hawks opted to make a coaching change midseason. They hired Quin Snyder, who quickly saw the potential for Johnson’s development. “He really, he committed to that and that year, he started playing more,” Snyder said Tuesday. “And then I think going into that summer and last … [Read more...] about
Despite being Brooklyn’s leading scorer last season, Thomas wasn’t given an extension from the Nets, as The Post has reported. But the guard insists his attention isn’t on becoming a restricted free agent at the end of the season, but getting a win in Atlanta to start it. “Just getting ready to play the Atlanta Hawks [on Wednesday]. So, that’s all I’m focused on,” Thomas said. … [Read more...] about
Lauren L. Williams: Hawks injury report for their home opener against the Nets. As previously mentioned, Kobe Bufkin and Seth Lundy will be out. Cody Zeller isn’t with the team Not previously mentioned, Dominick Barlow is dealing with a low back contusion. pic.x.com/BRzSySTl9Q … [Read more...] about
So, when he got the news that the Hawks would extend him, it forced him to reflect on everything that has happened to him throughout his career. Then when he phoned home to his family with the news, the emotions started to pour out. “It was crazy, just how I came about, and then calling my mom just like, I knew I wasn’t gonna cry, but then once I heard her tear up, it was kind … [Read more...] about