NBA playoffs start Saturday: What to know

Here’s a rarity: All five teams from one division are going to the NBA playoffs.

Dallas Mavs fined $750K for benching star players

The NBA determined the Dallas Mavericks were too blatant in their attempts to tank the season's final two games.

Hawks grab No. 7 seed in East, hold off Heat 116-105

What's next for the Hawks? They'll visit Boston for Game 1 of an East first-round series Saturday.

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers could net $2 million

Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount. 

Hawks playing for playoff position in regular-season home finale
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The Hawks could lock in the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference Friday night with a win against Philadelphia or a Toronto Raptors loss. Atlanta can finish no higher than the No. 7 seed and no lower than the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Hawks prepare for Wizards
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The Hawks haven't been two games over .500 since January 20, and they hope to win over the eliminated Wizards to get them there Wednesday night.

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.

Alabama’s Brandon Miller entering NBA draft

Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80

Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.

Hawks launch $50M venture fund to support underrepresented startups

The Atlanta Hawks have created a new fund to invest $50 million into minority- and woman-led startups as well as businesses focusing on customer experience.

Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video

The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp released from jail after arrest in drive-by shooting investigation

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from jail on Thursday after a drive-by shooting investigation in Tacoma. Prosecutors say right now they are not filing charges against the former SuperSonic.

Hawks hire Quin Snyder as new head coach

The team officially announced Quin Snyder's hiring Sunday night, less than a week after relieving Nate McMillan of his duties.

Atlanta Hawks fire head coach Nate McMillan

The Atlanta Hawks have fired head coach Nate McMillan, according to an ESPN report.