Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. Mutombo first revealed in 2022 that he was undergoing treatment after the discovery of a brain tumor. Mutombo was the fourth overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets after a successful career at Georgetown. Mutombo was an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year. … [Read more...] about Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58 From Brain Cancer
Knicks Discussed Julius Randle Trades With Pistons, Hawks, Heat
The New York Knicks discussed potential trades for Julius Randle with the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat this offseason, sources told Ian Begley of SNY. Randle was traded to the Timberwolves on Friday night. Randle has a player option for $30.9 million for the 2025-26 season. Randle and the Knicks had not made progress on contract discussions this offseason, … [Read more...] about Knicks Discussed Julius Randle Trades With Pistons, Hawks, Heat
Hawks Waive Jordan Bowden, Joirdon Nicholas
The Atlanta Hawks have waived Jordan Bowden and Joirdon Nicholas. Both players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the week. Bowden and Nicholas are expected to play for the College Park Skyhawks of the G League this season. The Hawks G League affiliate acquired Returning Player rights for Nicholas earlier this offseason. The Skyhawks already held Returning Player … [Read more...] about Hawks Waive Jordan Bowden, Joirdon Nicholas
Daeqwon Plowden, Hawks Agree To Contract
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a contract with Daeqwon Plowden. Plowden was recently waived by the Golden State Warriors from his Two-Way contract. In eight Summer League games with the Warriors, Plowden averaged 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.5 minutes. In 33 G League games last season, Plowden averaged 11.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 25.1 … [Read more...] about Daeqwon Plowden, Hawks Agree To Contract
Jordan Bowden, Hawks Sign Exhibit 10 Contract
The Atlanta Hawks have signed wing Jordan Bowden to an Exhibit 10 contract. Bowden will report to the College Park Skyhawks of the G League as an affiliate player following the preseason. The 6-foot-5 wing player in 16 games for the Skyhawks last season. Bowden averaged 17.2 points, while hitting 48.2% of his 7.1 three-point attempts per game. … [Read more...] about Jordan Bowden, Hawks Sign Exhibit 10 Contract