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Brad’s Beat: NBA Playoff Predictions

Greetings! The NBA playoffs are on the horizon as each team has between 3-5 games remaining in their season and as we approach the finish line it’s time to look ahead towards the playoffs. First,…Read More

How Josh Smith Changed My Life – A Nostalgic Memoir

How Josh Smith Changed My Life My  favorite player, my idol, my hero, might be leaving me. Leaving me stranded on an island. Leaving me sitting on the side of the road. Leaving me rooting for a team…Read More

The Sprint Ultimate Fan Experience With Al Horford

On Wednesday, Al Horford and Sprint put on a Unique Fan Experience as part of an expansion to their 4G LTE network. It was a series of events where Al Horford met with fans in the area through a set of…Read More

Atlanta Hawks Unique Fan Experience with Al Horford

A quick note to the readers of Soaring Down South: Today, I will be meeting with Al Horford for a Unique Fan Experience. Al Horford and Sprint are offering fans several unique one-on-one experiences in…Read More

Jeff Teague Eclipses 1,000 Assists

Add another Hawks player to the list of recent milestones. Jeff Teague eclipsed 1,000 career assists Wednesday night versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The former 19th overall pick from Wake Forest recorded…Read More

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Al Horford Moves Up to 7th on Atlanta’s All-Time Def. Rebounding List

  On a night where Al Horford snared an impressive 11 defensive rebounds, it is only fitting that…Read More

Adidas Unveils Atlanta Hawks Retro Jersey

It’s an oldie but a goodie. Adidas unveiled the new (or old depending how you look at it) Atlanta…Read More

Atlanta Hawks Day at RCA

The Atlanta Hawks ran local Ron Clark Academy (RCA) on Friday for a special day of educator training,…Read More

How the Atlanta Hawks Can Take Faith From the Atlanta Falcons

It’s a great time to be an Atlanta sports fan. I understand that this is an Atlanta Hawks blog…Read More

Brad’s Beat: 100 Wins for Larry Drew

When the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Chicago Bulls by a 92-75 margin on Saturday night, it marked the…Read More

Josh Smith’s Positional Battle

Michael Pina Guest Post: As his team faces a serious roster transition, Atlanta Hawks head coach Larry…Read More

Elias Sports Bureau: Hawks Beat Pacers With Special Kind Of Comeback

Our Atlanta Hawks pulled off the best comeback win of the season last night! The Elias Sports Bureau…Read More

2012-2013 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview: A Look at Atlanta’s New Offensive Options

When Joe Johnson was traded to Brooklyn this offseason, he took Atlanta’s isolation-based offense…Read More

2012-2013 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview: 5-on-5– the most important questions the Hawks face heading into the season

All 5 members of the Soaring Down South staff break down the most important questions the Hawks face…Read More

2012 Atlanta Hawks Player Preview: Can Josh Smith become the superstar Atlanta needs?

For as long as I’ve been alive, the Atlanta Hawks have never had a superstar. Not even once. Mookie…Read More

2012 NBA News: Commissioner David Stern to retire in 2014; Adam Silver chosen as replacement

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of YahooSports, David Stern will retire from his responsibilities as…Read More

Atlanta Hawks: New roster, new style

For NBA fans, the crisp October air brings with it the excitement of a new basketball season. Each year…Read More

2012 Atlanta Hawks Player Preview: John Jenkins

Every draft night I wait for the Hawks to do something stupid. I’m sorry, but it’s true.…Read More

Atlanta Hawks: Top 5 Games to Watch Next Season

Is there anything better than shamelessly discussing (sometimes in-depth) games that won’t happen…Read More

Already Missing Joe Johnson: His legacy as an Atlanta Hawk

How do you say goodbye to someone that changed your life? He’s not gone, you know—at least that’s…Read More