UGA's Frazier not short on talent as NBA Draft looms

Former UGA guard J.J. Frazier is used to fighting long odds. If he listened to his detractors, Frazier wouldn't have become an All-SEC performer-or found himself in ranked in six conference statistical categories at the end of his senior season in Athens. If not for believing in himself, Frazier wouldn't have led his high school, tiny Faith Baptist near Savannah, to a state championship in...

Away from WNBA, McCoughtry opens ice cream shop

The world's best women's basketball players have a busy schedule -- after playing in the WNBA, many play somewhere overseas, plus some have commitments with their national teams. It's the kind of schedule that demands relaxation only a delicious dessert can provide.

Hawks hire Warriors' Travis Schlenk as general manager

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks hired Travis Schlenk as general manager and head of basketball operations on Thursday, giving the Golden State assistant GM control of personnel decisions. Schlenk succeeds Wes Wilcox, who resigned May 5 as part of the restructuring of the Hawks' front office.

Police: Dwight Howard caught speeding in uninsured vehicle

Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard was stopped by police for speeding on westbound I-285, according to Dunwoody Police. During the stop, police determined that the car Howard was driving was uninsured, police said.

Hawks focus on re-signing Millsap following first-round exit

ATLANTA (AP) - Paul Millsap confirmed on Saturday he "probably will opt out" of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent, leaving the Atlanta Hawks to plot their future following a painful first-round exit from the playoffs.

Home, sweet home: Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Hawks, 103-99

WASHINGTON (AP) - Back at home, and back in charge, Bradley Beal scored 27 points, and John Wall added 20 points and 14 assists, leading the Washington Wizards to a 103-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night for a 3-2 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

NYC settles lawsuit with Atlanta Hawks' Sefolosha

NEW YORK (AP) - Atlanta Hawks player Thabo Sefolosha settled his lawsuit against New York City after he was acquitted of criminal charges stemming from a police fracas outside a trendy Manhattan nightclub that left him with a broken leg and the end of his NBA season. The Daily News (http://nydn.us/2nZi8Mb ) reported Wednesday that Sefolosha will receive $4 million.