Austin Bende

Austin Bende

Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after a play during their game against the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks: Let Paul Millsap Walk

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Apr 28, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts in the fourth quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks Hinting at a Rebuild

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Oct 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) protects the ball from Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Kings 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks Free Agency Preview: Rudy Gay

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Mar 22, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) shoots as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) defends during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Atlanta Hawks Need “Playoff Dwight”

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Mar 20, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks: The Losing Streak

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Feb 27, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) controls the ball while Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks-Boston Celtics Rivalry Renewed

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Dec 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) guards Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Hawks won 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Who Are The 2016 Atlanta Hawks?

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Nov 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) reacts after a foul call against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The Hawks Lack of Balance

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Mar 9, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry Hawk waves a flag before a game against the Sacramento Kings at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Atlanta Hawks Becoming an Elite Franchise?

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Feb 3, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Then Atlanta Hawks logo on a pant during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 124-86.Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Hawks are constructing their new identity

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Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The Hawks are About to Fight for Their Future

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Goodbye to Al Horford

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Nov 6, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

What do the Hawks have in Dennis Schröder?

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Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) makes a spin move to the basket during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. The Hawks defeated the Rockets 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Wake Up Atlanta, Dwight Howard is (Still) a Star

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