Dwight Howard ready to prove he can be elite player again

ATLANTA (AP) — Dwight Howard watched Kent Bazemore choke up with emotion and soon did the same. Returning to Atlanta means a lot. "My prayers are answered," Howard said. "I'm home. I'm with my family, so thank you." Howard has a new team, a new jersey number and a fresh start in his hometown. After five mostly disappointing years with Houston and the Los...

Reports: Jarrett Jack signing with Hawks

While Hawks haven't confirmed it yet, former Georgia Tech star basketball player Jarrett Jack is making it clear he's heading back to Atlanta.

Loss of Horford will leave Hawks with new look in 2016-17

ATLANTA (AP) — The remaking of the Atlanta Hawks has taken a more dramatic turn than planned. Al Horford's four-year, $113 million agreement with the Boston Celtics on Saturday has left the Hawks without their respected leader, fan favorite and player with most seniority.

Hawks bring back free agent Bazemore

The Atlanta Hawks are keeping one of their prized free agents. Forward Kent Bazemore confirmed on his social media accounts that he is remaining with the Hawks.

Reports: Dwight Howard signs with Hawks

According to multiple reports, the Atlanta Hawks are signing free agent center Dwight Howard. ESPN and Yahoo are reporting it will be a three-year deal worth $70.5 million.

Jury: Hawks Coach 'not guilty' of DUI

The head coach of the Atlanta Hawks testified he did not feel impaired when a Georgia State Trooper arrested him on suspicion of DUI.

Love, James lead Cavs to another sweep, 100-99 over Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) — Cleveland's Big Three is on quite a roll. Two playoff series, two sweeps. Now, the Cavaliers get to rest up for the Eastern Conference finals. Kevin Love scored 27 points, LeBron James knocked down a huge shot with 39.2 seconds to go, and Kyrie Irving turned in another dazzling performance to lead Cleveland past the Atlanta Hawks 100-99 on Sunday.

Frye leads another 3-point barrage, Cavs beat Hawks 121-108

ATLANTA (AP) — Channing Frye scored a career playoff-high 27 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers kept up their 3-point barrage Friday night, pulling away in the closing minutes for a 121-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks and a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

LeBron, Cavs hold off Hawks 104-93 in Game 1

LeBron James scored 25 points, Kyrie Irving added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers withstood a strong comeback by Atlanta to maintain their chokehold on the Hawks with a 104-93 victory on Monday night in the opening game of their second-round Eastern Conference series.

Hawks Get Another Playoff Shot at King James and Cavaliers

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks were a work in progress much of the season, a team that went from relying on a dazzling, spread-the-ball offense to a grittier, defensive-minded bunch. They're hoping that will serve them well heading into an NBA playoff rematch with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron, Cavaliers refocus with Hawks waiting in playoffs

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers weren't flinging any footballs or dancing on Friday — at least not in public. The fun and games have been put on hold. It's time to get serious again. After two days to relax, a few light workouts and some post-practice shenanigans, which included LeBron James throwing a football with J.R. Smith and Kyrie Irving and Iman...

Hawks, Celtics alone on playoff stage in close out game

After a frenzied start to the week that saw some of the NBA's top players sidelined by injuries, Thursday will mark the quietest night in the NBA playoffs so far, with only one game scheduled. Meanwhile, the East's top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers — who certainly remember what it was like a year ago when they were bitten by postseason injuries — continue to play the waiting...

Stevens: Celtics' Thomas on track to play Game 6 vs. Hawks

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Brad Stevens says that all signs point toward Isaiah Thomas being able to play in Game 6 against the Hawks. Stevens said Wednesday that he'd gotten all positive updates on the All-Star guard's status, who limped to the locker room with a mild left ankle sprain in the closing minutes of Tuesday's 110-83 loss in Atlanta. Stevens said Thomas didn't...

Celtic's Smart fined $5,000 for flop in Game 3 vs Hawks

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart $5,000 for violating its anti-flopping rules during Game 3 of the Celtics' first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.

OUCH! Atlanta Hawks mascot injury caught on camera

The Atlanta Hawks will be down a man… er… bird for their game on Friday against in Boston. The mascot had a bit of an accident during one of his performances during Game 2 in Atlanta.