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Al Horford thinks that Kevin Durant Sprint commercial is funny

Ever wondered what Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford thought of that Kevin Durant body-switching Sprint commercial? We now know thanks to the realm that is Twitter: That KD Sprint commercial is hilarious!!! — Al Horford (@Al_Horford) June 19, 2013 In case you missed that commercial, we have that for you below:
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Josh Smith and the Top 10 Free Agent Power Forwards

Josh Smith and the Top 10 Free Agent Power Forwards By Mike Elworth: Owner and Publisher/HoopStuff… 1. Josh Smith- Atlanta Hawks (UFA) Smith is an elite athlete and shot-blocker, an excellent scorer, passer, rebounder and defender, but his shot selection and maturity have always a problem and clearly needs a change in scenery. Regardless, he can be the second best player on a championship...
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Hawks’ Dancer Crystal Hopkins Redefines Tryout Game

  We told you guys about Atlanta Hawks dancer Crystal Hopkins back in 2012 during the NBA playoffs and mentioned th…
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Jeff Teague, 2013-14 Fantasy Sleeper

So it’s still not even actually off-season, the Spurs lead the Heat 3-2, the draft is still 10 days out, and NBA franchises have yet to enter free agency but seem trigger-happy to let coaches go.  Seriously, it’s like “oh hey George Karl and Lionel Collins – you got us a franchise high wins… Do you want the congratulatory used sofa or wood paneled TV?”  It’s been...
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Hawks Hire Darvin Ham As Assistant Coach

The Atlanta Hawks named Darvin Ham their new assistant coach on Saturday. Ham joins the staff of Mike Budenholzer. “Darvin has a great feel for the game and knows what it takes for a team to be successful and compete at a high level," Budenholzer said. “He was a smart player who played with intensity and toughness every night and he has gone about coaching the same way.”...
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Atlanta Hawks Twitter Account Account Funny Reply To A Spam Account (Photo)

The Atlanta Hawks twitter account is one of the few – if not the only – team social media account that has fun with it’s respective platform, often engaging fans from every emotional spectrum. This is even more important given many teams keep it as professional as possible on social media, but not Atlanta. Take [...]The post Atlanta Hawks Twitter Account Account Funny Reply...
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Hawks fined for violation of NBA anti-tampering policy

SAN ANTONIO -- The Atlanta Hawks and two other teams have been fined an undisclosed amount by the NBA for tampering. A league spokesman says a memo was sent to teams informing them of the penalties, but didn't say which clubs were punished or provide the amount of the fines. However, the Hawks say Monday they were one of them, saying that they "fully understand and respect...
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Hawks, two others fined for tampering

The Atlanta Hawks and two other teams have been fined an undisclosed amount by the NBA for tampering. A league spokesman says a memo was sent to teams informing them of the penalties, but didn't say which clubs were punished or provide the amount of the fines. However, the Hawks say Monday they were one of them, saying that they ''fully understand and respect the NBA...
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Hawks, 2 other NBA teams fined for tampering

The Atlanta Hawks and two other teams have been fined an undisclosed amount by the NBA for tampering. A league spokesman says a memo was sent to teams informing them of the penalties, but didn't say which clubs were punished or provide the amount of the fines. However, the Hawks say Monday they were one of them, saying that they ''fully understand and respect the NBA...
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Quin Snyder Hired By Hawks As Assistant Coach

Quin Snyder has been hired by the Atlanta Hawks as an assistant coach, according to sources. Snyder was most recently an assistant coach with CSKA Moscow and previously was a head coach with the Austin Toros of the D-League and the Missouri Tigers. Snyder is familiar with Danny Ferry from their time together at Duke.
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ZaZa Pachulia mocks Kyle Korver on Twitter with dunk photo

Man, Atlanta Hawks center ZaZa Pachulia is one cold dude! Check out this tweet that he sent to teammate Kyle Korver back on Thursday which shows Pachulia dunking on Korver when he was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers: Hi @kylekorver Lol twitter.com/zaza27/status/… — Zaza Pachulia (@zaza27) June 6, 2013  
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Atlanta Hawks Ad Claims Dwight Howard And Chris Paul Could Join Team

The Atlanta Hawks are pretty sure they can grab two big potential free agents this offseason, as the organization sent out an email to season ticket holders which mention the possibility of bringing Howard and Paul to Atlanta.In the letter, which was sent out by a member of the ticket-sales department, a headline read "Hot New Player news: Chris Paul and Dwight Howard."...
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Zaza Pachulia Goes In On Kyle Korver Via Twitter

Not sure why, but I find this to be one of the best and most random items the Internet has provided today.  The Hawks’ Zaza Pachulia took to Twitter to send Kyle Korver a quick hello, and check out what he sent the young man.  Zaza definitely meant in a harmless and joking way, but it is still hilarious whichever way you look at it. Hi @kylekorver Lol twitter.com/zaza27/status...
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Gruman: Bucks made a good choice with Drew

MILWAUKEE -- While Larry Drew was in the middle of describing his first extended look at the city of Milwaukee, a cell phone rang. "That's a fine," Drew said without hesitation. As it turns out, it was his wife Sharon's iPhone. It's tough to be the wife of a coach. While the exchange was light-hearted and everybody laughed about it afterward, it was a well-timed...
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Blaylock upgraded to serious condition after crash

ATLANTA -- Former NBA All-Star guard Mookie Blaylock was upgraded to serious condition at an Atlanta hospital Saturday, a day after his SUV crashed head-on into a van and killed a woman. Atlanta Medical Center spokeswoman Nicole Gustin confirmed that the 46-year-old Blaylock's condition had improved since he was airlifted to the hospital. Police said the former Atlanta Hawks...
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