Danny NicksDanny Nicks

Danny Nicks, an avid Hawks fan and Georgia native, is just an average guy who enjoys the simple things in life. Couches, sweet tea, that lost fry in the bottom of the bag, and of course, basketball. After all, being born in Duke hospital didn't leave much choice in the matter, basketball is just in his blood. You can contact him at [email protected] or on twitter @dannyjnicks

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Hawks vs Jazz: Game Grades

Game Recap Well it took them four games and three quarters, but it appears as if the Atlanta Hawks have finally remembered how to play winning basketball. Lead by a flat-out spectacular showing from Atlanta’s…Read More

Hawks vs Cavs: Game Grades

Obviously scoring 12 points in a single quarter is never ideal. Or sporting a 5-20 free throw differential.  But such is the life of an Atlanta Hawks fan — at least for tonight. I’ll try…Read More

Hawks vs Timberwolves: Game Grades

Any time your opponent manages to post 29 assists compared to only nine turnovers, it’s going to be a long night — that’s exactly how the cookie crumbled for the Hawks Tuesday evening. It…Read More

NBA Power Rankings: Atlanta Hawks Weekly Round-Up

Here at Soaring Down South, we strive to bring our readers the best Atlanta Hawks coverage on a daily basis, but it’s also appropriate if we let the “the others” throw in their two cents…Read More

Hawks vs Hornets: Game Grades

Despite a dismal start, the Hawks can tie  a pretty little bow around Tuesday night’s game against the New Orleans Hornets and toss it into the wins column as a solid start the new year. It was…Read More

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Hawks vs Pacers: Game Grades

There were more dives in this game than a swim meet. Fortunately, an underhanded Hawks team still managed…Read More

Hawks vs Cavs: Game Grades

If you were under the impression that the Hawks were incapable of closing out games after their most…Read More

Hawks vs Pistons: Game Grades

Well, it took ten minutes longer than it should have. But the Atlanta Hawks still managed to pull out…Read More

Hawks vs Thunder: Game Grades

Okay, so Kevin Durant is good at basketball. “He’s very, very talented,” Hawks swingman DeShawn…Read More

Hawks vs. Wizards: Game Grades

Apparently the Hawks are intent on seeing just how many offensive rebounds they can give up and still…Read More

Josh Smith making headway in All-Star ballot, but where is Al Horford?

Well Hawks’ nation, we clearly need to step it up a notch. Our two best players, who are arguably…Read More

Hawks vs Magic: Game Grades

At this point you can’t help but wonder if the Hawks are just keeping games close for the sheer…Read More

Josh Smith named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

If you’re a Hawks fan, and considering you’re reading this article I’m going to assume…Read More

Hawks vs Heat: Game Grades

It was a clash of divisional titans Monday evening, as the Hawks battled the Heat in Miami. There’s…Read More

The Josh Smith Dilemma

Josh Smith is an enigma, both on and off the court. And truth is, there’s really no way around…Read More

Hawks vs Nuggets: Game Grades

The Atlanta Hawks took the floor on national television Wednesday night as they matched up against the…Read More

Hawks vs Trail Blazers: Game Recap – Horford, Teague Save Game In 4th Qtr

THE RESULT The Atlanta Hawks improve to .500 and snap a two game losing streak after narrowly defeating…Read More

Atlanta Hawks Key Matchup Results: Jeff Teague vs. Chris Paul

Following a season-high 20 point performance in a loss to the Miami Heat Friday night, Jeff Teague came…Read More

Kyrylo Fesenko works out with Atlanta Hawks

Kyrylo Fesenko, a Ukrainian journeyman, was reported by Shams Charania of Real GM as a potential candidate…Read More

2012 Atlanta Hawks Player Preview: Zaza Pachulia

Undoubtedly one of the coolest cats in the Hawks locker room, Zaza Pachulia has won over the hearts of…Read More