Atlanta Hawks Headlines: The Trade Deadline Approaches

Jan 29, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives the baseline around New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) during the third overtime at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives the baseline around New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) during the third overtime at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

This morning’s installment of Atlanta Hawks Headlines features on content regarding Atlanta’s recent play, the trade deadline, 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 2/12/17

What Would A Trade With The Jazz Look Like?

Nile Goodwyn explores what a Paul Millsap trade would look like if it involved the Utah Jazz. In his scenario, the Jazz would send back Derrick Favors, Joe Johnson, and Trey Lyles to Atlanta while Millsap and Mike Scott would go to Utah. This trade is unlikely, but it would be a win for each side. This would put Utah over the top in the Western Conference and help Atlanta build for the future.

Hawks Around The Web 2/12/17

Atlanta Hawks Weekly Wrap: Looking For Identity

At Peachtree Hoops, Thomas Jenkins wraps up the week for the Hawks. The team is still looking for an identity. They have started February 3-3 and just finished off a 1-2 week. Lately their defense has been slipping. The absence of Thabo Sefolosha is starting to become more and more noticeable.

More from Soaring Down South

Magic’s Serge Ibaka appears in play as trade deadline approaches

ESPN’s Marc Stein reports on several trade rumors from around the NBA. Stein says that the Hawks are still planning to retain Paul Millsap. Are they just driving up the price, or are they truly committed to keeping their core together this season? They have some tough decisions to make over the next two weeks.

Hawks co-owner Hill donates $25,000 to Morehouse College

From a few days ago, Hawks co-owner Grant Hill has donated $25,000 to Morehouse College. This story is courtesy of Chris Vivlamore at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Atlanta Hawks: TV channel, game preview, how to watch live stream

The Oregonian provides an early preview of Atlanta’s Monday night showdown against the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland made a trade on Sunday, acquiring Jusuf Nurkic from the Denver Nuggets.

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