Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Ilyasova’s Fit, A Date With The Nets, More
Today Atlanta Hawks Headlines looks at Ersan Ilyasova‘s fit in Atlanta, Dennis Schroder‘s role this season, Atlanta’s game with the Nets, and more.
Atlanta Hawks Headlines never rests. Except when it takes a few days off to refresh its batteries. Then it rests. The Atlanta Hawks have had an interesting few days. They’re 2-5 since the All-Star break and their most recent loss was dominated by a controversial benching.
Those days are hopefully behind them. This is still a playoff team that has more to focus on than internal squabbles. They’re still talented enough to make a little noise when the postseason rolls around.
Today’s headlines focus on Ersan Ilyasova’s perfect fit with the Hawks, Dennis Schroder’s struggles this season, Atlanta’s contest against the lowly Brooklyn Nets, whether or not Tim Hardaway Jr. is worth a long-term contract, and much more.
From Soaring Down South 3/8/17
Atlanta Hawks: Ersan Ilyasova Fitting In Perfectly
Xavier Cooper takes a look at how Ersan Ilyasova has performed during his first few weeks with the Atlanta Hawks. Ilyasova has provided scoring both inside and from beyond the three-point line. It’s early but Ilyasova feels like a perfect fit. Will Ilyasova stick around Atlanta past this season? He’s certainly making a good first impression.
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Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: March 8th vs. Brooklyn Nets
Our preview of Atlanta’s Wednesday night meeting with the Brooklyn Nets focuses on Brooklyn’s struggles this season. The Nets are one of the worst offensive and defensive teams in the NBA. They have already played Atlanta once this season, the Hawks won that easily. Will the presence of Jeremy Lin change things this time? Or will the drama surrounding the Hawks cause a distraction?
Hawks Around The Web 3/8/17
Locked on Hawks podcast: Mike Budenholzer, Mailbag and more
On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland talks through several Hawks related topics. He discusses Mike Budenholzer accidentally ruffling Draymond Green‘s feathers, Jose Calderon‘s role, Taurean Prince’s defensive assignments, and much more.
Is Tim Hardaway Jr. Worth a Long-term Investment?
Glen Willis at Peachtree Hoops discusses whether Tim Hardaway Jr. is worth a long-term contract. Hardaway is a restricted free agent at the end of the season. He’s having a career-best season, but how much of his improvement is sustainable? The Hawks face a tough decision next summer. I bet Hardaway will return.
Budenholzer meets with Schroder after guard was benched
Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on Dennis Schroder’s meeting with Mike Budenholzer after his controversial benching against the Golden State Warriors. It seems like the two have talked out their issues. They need to be on the same page if the Hawks are going to turn around their season.
The Hawks’ bet on Dennis Schroder hasn’t paid off
Wes Goldberg of Fan Rag Sports breaks down Dennis Schroder’s success and failures this season. Schroder’s defense has taken a significant hit this season due to his increased load on the offensive end. Overall he says that the Hawks can’t be happy with their decision to sign Schroder to a long-term contract.
Atlanta Hawks: Where do they go from here?
At ATL All Day, Matthew Brothers asks how the Hawks will move on from three losses in a row. Brothers also touches on Dennis Schroder’s recent issues and Atlanta’s latest acquisitions
Next: Was Mike Budenholzer Right To Bench Schroder?
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