Nov 19, 2009 | NBA
Horford helps anchor Hawks' early hot start
If rebounding is about desire, Al Horford is proof of it. Last season, the Hawks ranked near the bottom of the league in rebounds per game despite boasting a front line that featured Horford , Josh Smith , Zaza Pachulia and Solomon Jones .
Delayed start to season gives Hawks time to scout
Hawks captain Joe Johnson was thankful for the sneak preview the NBA provided by having his team's season opener Wednesday rather than Tuesday.
5 reasons the Hawks will reach the Eastern finals
Jeff Teague: More help off the bench. 1. They can match depth with any team anywhere.
THE `BURBS - Roy Hibbert may have ended last season as the Pacers starting center, but the second-year player has to continue to get better if he expects to start this season.
Opportunity beckons for Pacers' Jones
Dahntay Jones and Earl Watson are defenders. Luther Head is a shooter. Solomon Jones? Well, that's to be determined.
AJC.com: Smith: Crawford Makes a Great First Impression
You throw JC and Joe Smith and this kid [Jeff] Teague, and theya ve got some wrinkles now that they didna t have last season.
Want to know who's heating up for a big season on the hardwood? Insider is tapping into John Hollinger's projected player efficiency ratings to see who's trending up and down across the NBA.
Hawks re-sign forward Marvin Williams
The Atlanta Hawks re-signed forward Marvin Williams on Friday, their last bit of unfinished offseason business.
Hawks re-sign forward Marvin Williams
The Atlanta Hawks re-signed forward Marvin Williams on Friday, their last bit of unfinished offseason business.
Hawks re-sign forward Marvin Williams
The Atlanta Hawks re-signed forward Marvin Williams on Friday, their last bit of unfinished offseason business.
The Hawks will open the season at home against Solomon Jones and the Indiana Pacers on the season's second night, Wednesday, October 28th.
Pacers sign free agent Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones feels he's another addition who can help the Indiana Pacers improve their defense.
Just How Good Is Solomon Jones?
With the Indiana Pacers' recent addition of Solomon Jones, Bobby Roberts was certainly right , the Pacers are going to be pretty active this off-season. I like the addition of Jones because he hasn't shown his skills much too often on the NBA court.
Hawks Rescinded Qualifying Offer To Jones And Thoughts On Joe Smith
Deep in Sekou Smith's latest blog post: Solo is moving on at a time when the Hawks could use a big or two like him, which makes his departure for Indiana all the more perplexing.
Solomon Jones, Pacers work 2-year deal
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a two-year deal for forward Solomon Jones, a person familiar with the situation confirmed today.
Who said the Hawks were done chasing big men this summer? You didn't hear it around these parts, at least not officially .
Cheap, Available Backup Power Forwards Who Might Be Useful
I don't think there's any doubt the Hawks have spent the lion's share of the money they're going to spend this summer, and, while the backcourt may be slightly over-subscribed I don't think anyone would complain were the Hawks to bring in a power forward to provide at least two out of the three following attributes: defense, rebounding, providing a ...
Hawks general manager Rick Sund doesn't have enough hands for all the phones he'll need for keeping things straight this month in free agency.
NBA Surprise Players: Top Underdogs For Each Team in 2009-10
With quite a few big names moving around the league this season, many fans have been a little too caught up in the hype to look at some of the less publicized names that could enjoy a breakout year in 2009-'10... by Greg Haefner 218 reads Preview/Prediction With quite a few big names moving around the league this season, many fans have been a ...
NBA: Bigger role ahead for Solomon Jones?
Former USF center Solomon Jones has had a quiet role in his first three seasons with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, coming off the bench for career averages of 2.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
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