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Bibby Could Be Trading Chip For Hawks

Sep 29, 2008 4:38 PM EST

If the Hawks don't believe that Mike Bibby is the team's point guard of the future, they may opt to trade his expiring contract.

Bibby is owed $15.5 million this season, but Atlanta lacks another suitable option at point guard as they look to make the playoffs for the second-straight season.

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Hawks Exercise Options On Horford And Law

Sep 25, 2008 5:34 PM EST

The Atlanta Hawks have exercised the contract options for the 2009-10 season on forward/center Al Horford and guard Acie Law, announced today by Executive VP/General Manager Rick Sund. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed.

A unanimous selection to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and runner-up for Rookie of the Year honors, Horford had an outstanding season in helping the Hawks reach the postseason for the first time in nine years. The first Atlanta pick to earn first team All-Rookie since Stacey Augmon in 1991-92, he nearly averaged a double-double a year ago, recording 10.1 points and 9.7 rebounds in 81 contests.

During the playoffs, the 6-10 forward/center from Florida increased his totals, scoring 12.6 points and grabbing 10.4 rebounds in the seven games against Boston.

Despite battling injuries much of the 2007-08 campaign, Law was fifth among rookies in assists and third on the Hawks, to go along with 4.2 points per game. He saw action in 56 contests and is coming off a fine summer effort at the Rocky Mountain Revue, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team after averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.

Via Press Release

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Atlanta Adds Mark Price As Shooting Coach

Sep 24, 2008 1:03 PM EST

The Atlanta Hawks today named four-time NBA All-Star and Georgia Tech legend Mark Price as a Shooting Consultant, and former Hawk and Yellow Jacket star Duane Ferrell as Player Relations and Programs Manager, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Rick Sund. Price joins the Hawks after spending last season as the Memphis Grizzlies’ Shooting Coach, while Ferrell served in a player development role for the Washington Wizards from 2001-04. “Coach Woodson thought it was important that we add a shooting specialist to the staff,” Sund said. ”Mark is recognized as one of the premier shooters in the history of the league, and is a welcome addition to our coaching staff. We’re also pleased to enhance our basketball operations area with Duane’s experience. His work with the Wizards, coupled with his time as a player, adds another valuable asset to assist our guys with their development off the court.”

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Hawks Sep 2008 Archive

  • Bibby: Hawks Could Have Beaten Celtics

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Sep 22, 2008

    Hawks' point guard Mike Bibby hasn't forgotten the team's Game Seven loss to the Celtics in April's NBA playoffs and still believes his team could have won.

  • Joe Johnson: 'You Can't Take A Step Back'

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Sep 21, 2008

    Hawks leader Joe Johnson is excited about the new season and feels it is important that the team continues to progress.

  • Sund: 'Camp Is Going To Be A 24-7 Gig'

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Sep 15, 2008

    Hawks general manager Rick Sund says that training camp is going to be a full-time gig for the team as they head into the 2008-09 season.

  • Despite Contract, Josh Smith Motivated

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Sep 6, 2008

    Josh Smith received a five-year, $58 million deal from the Hawks this summer, but still appears motivated as he has been taking part in unofficial workouts at Philips Arena.