Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Patterson Stays, Trade Talk, And More
This morning’s installment of Atlanta Hawks Headlines features content on 10-day contracts, trade chatter, and more.
Thank you for joining us for today’s edition of Atlanta Hawks Headlines.This is a daily feature at Soaring Down South. Hawks Headlines is a place where you can easily find links to the latest Hawks news, analysis, and any other type of content featuring the Atlanta Hawks.
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From Soaring Down South 2/8/17
Atlanta Hawks Sign Lamar Patterson To Second 10-Day Contract
The Atlanta Hawks announced on Wednesday that wing Lamar Patterson has been signed to a second 10-day contract. Patterson was a member of the Hawks last season before being waived in the summer of 2016. I would expect that they will retain him for the rest of the season.
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Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: Feb. 8 vs. Denver Nuggets
Our preview of Atlanta’s game against the Denver Nuggets focuses on Denver’s best player. That would be big man Nikola Jokic. Jokic can do it all. Were the Hawks able to slow him down long enough to secure the victory?
Hawks Around The Web 2/8/17
Locked on Hawks podcast: Kent Bazemore, power rankings and more
On Wednesday’s episode of Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland discusses Kent Bazemore‘s bounce back, Quin Snyder’s take on Atlanta’s player development, the rookies, and Atlanta’s game against the Denver Nuggets.
Have the Atlanta Hawks overachieved this season?
At Peachtree Hoops, Thomas Jenkins asks if the Hawks have overachieved this season. Their expected win/loss record at basketball-reference is 25-27 and they have been outscored by 0.4 points per 100 possesions for the season. They are lucky to have the record that they have.
Five big NBA trades I’d love to see
ESPN’s Kevin Pelton lists five trades he would like to see before the trade deadline. Paul Millsap‘s name is included on this wishlist. Pelton would have Millsap traded to the Toronto Raptors for a package headlined by Terrence Ross and draft picks.
Hawks change rehab approach with Sefolosha
Chris Vivlamore at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Hawks are going to change their rehab approach with the injured Thabo Sefolosha. Sefolosha has missed six games in a row due to a groin injury.
Thabo’s extended absence showing the Hawks why he is so important
At Hawks Hoop, Graham Chapple writes on Thabo Sefolosha’s absence and how it reveals just how important he is to the team.
That’s it for today. Check back tomorrow for more Hawks content.