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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 the best frontcourt tandem in the East, are significantly behind in the league’s first All-Star…Read More

Hawks vs Magic: Elias Sports Bureau Weighs In

All-star center Al Horford and the Atlanta Hawks had a couple of noteworthy performances in Wednesday’s 86-80 win over the Orlando Magic. Elias Sports Bureau explains: Horford 13/13 On 12/12 Al…Read More

Elias Sports Bureau: Hawks Teammates Fill Up the Stat Sheet

Atlanta Hawks big men Josh Smith and Al Horford combine to do something a pair of teammates haven’t done since the days of Danny Manning and Charles Barkley 15+ years ago. Elias Sports Bureau explains… From…Read More

The Case for A Third All-Star Game Selection for Al Horford

Al Horford was selected to two NBA All-Star teams under the designation of center, however, the NBA has removed that label to reflect a league with increasingly few true centers. The new process will…Read More

Elias Sports Bureau: Horford Hot from the Start

Atlanta Hawks all-star center Al Horford is having a career year. On Friday against the Charlotte Bobcats, Horford almost had the single best quarter in his career. The folks at Elias Sports Bureau explain.. From…Read More

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Elias Sports Bureau: Horford’s 15 Lead Way In Hawks Win

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic yesterday 81-72 because of good team defense and scoring by…Read More

(UPDATE) Hawks vs Warriors: Starting Lineups, Injury Report, Series Notes, Etc.

Quick Facts: Who?: Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors What?: East coast vs West coast Showdown…Read More

Al Horford Inactive Against Warriors

Breaking news is Atlanta Hawks all-star center Al Horford is inactive tonight against the Golden State…Read More

Hawks vs Warriors: Devin Harris out, Al Horford questionable

It appears the stomach bug that had Josh Smith and Lou Williams questionable for Monday’s game…Read More

Thunderstruck: ATL gets 1st win as Hawks upset Thunder 104-95 in OKC

Quick Facts Who?: Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder What?: Hawks win 104-95 Where?: Chesapeake…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

Atlanta Hawks: Top 5 Players that will determine the Hawks’ success this season

1. Al Horford- Al Horford will be essential to the Hawks defensive success this year more than ever.…Read More

Atlanta Hawks: The Departure of One Star, Gives Birth to Another.

Atlanta Hawks fans scoff when their center seems scarcely appreciated, and they might find themselves…Read More

2012 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview: The Release of the NBA Schedule and What to Expect for the Hawks

The NBA is back to an 82 game schedule and the Hawks usher in a new era without Joe Johnson and Marvin…Read More

2012 Olympics: Al Horford, DR national team blownout by USA

Team USA destroyed the Dominican Republic 113-59 Thursday night behind Kevin Durant’s 24-point,…Read More

Examining Atlanta Hawks’ Off-Season Roster

At midnight this morning (July 11th), the NBA “dead period” ended and all of the rumored/confirmed…Read More

Atlanta Hawks Off-Season Player Transactions

It only took 16 days on the job for new President of Basketball Operations/GM, Danny Ferry to give the…Read More

Atlanta Hawks 2012 Offseason: The Start of a New Era (Never Trust the Hawks)

Never Trust the Hawks. It’s a saying, a meme, a phrase, and most importantly, a way of life. It’s…Read More

Joe Johnson Post-Trade Impact: What’s Next for Atlanta Hawks?

Joe Johnson’s albatross of a contract? Gone. Marvin Williams being paid decent money to play one…Read More