Police: Ex-NBA player Wright shot to death
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:45:27 PDT)
Former NBA big man Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in the woods outside Memphis, was shot to death and the case is being investigated as a homicide, police said Thursday. Police wouldn't answer questions about motive or suspects. But records indicate that Wright, 34, revered in his hometown as a generous and likable sports hero, was probably carrying a large amount of cash when he...

Hawks re-sign backup center Jason Collins
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:37:30 PDT)
Jason Collins, who saw little action at the end of Atlanta's bench under Mike Woodson last season, is returning as a backup center for the Hawks under new coach Larry Drew. The Hawks re-signed Collins on Thursday. Collins appeared in only 24 games last season, scoring 16 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while averaging only 4.7 minutes.

Hawks add Kenny Gattison to Larry Drew's staff
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:28:27 PDT)
Hawks coach Larry Drew is adding former New Orleans Hornets assistant Kenny Gattison to his new staff as an assistant coach. Drew says Gattison adds knowledge and experience to the Hawks. Gattison was with the Hornets from 2003-09. Gattison says the Hawks are "young and talented" as they come off a 53-win season.

Hawks sign Josh Powell for inside depth
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:33:13 PDT)
Josh Powell has signed with the Atlanta Hawks as a free agent after spending the last two seasons as a backup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6-foot-9 Powell was signed to provide depth behind Hawks center Al Horford and power forward Josh Smith. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Powell, from Riverdale High School in Atlanta, averaged 2.7 points in 63 games with the Lakers last season.

Could Shaquille O'Neal end up without a job next season?
(Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:30:59 PDT)
I don't know if you guys realize it, but we're pretty close to entering a new era in the NBA.

Suicide lines: Scola considered Toronto; Bulls consider McGrady
(Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:30:51 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your crimble-bimbles.

Atlanta isn't moving toward adding Shaq
(Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:00:12 PDT)
Free-agent Shaquille O'Neal made $20 million last season while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers .

Washburn traveled long road to recovery
(Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:35:00 PDT)
From bust to example, Chris Washburn hopes his life keeps others from walking down the same path.

Bobcats landing Jose Calderon? Suns building depth
(Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:20:22 PDT)
Well, the Charlotte Bobcats needed a point guard, and they went out and got one. They'll now need a starting...

Chandler confirms trade to Raptors
(Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:33:00 PDT)
Tyson Chandler will be traded to the Raptors as part of a four-team deal that sends Hedo Turkoglu to the Suns.

Free-agent buzz: Magic to sign Richardson
(Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:08:00 PDT)
The Magic have reached agreement on a contract with Quentin Richardson.

Hawks sending Childress' rights to Phoenix
(Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:41:38 PDT)
The Atlanta Hawks still own the rights to 6-8 forward Josh Childress even though he hasn't played for the...

Hawks sign 1st-round pick Jordan Crawford
(Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:33:15 PDT)
The Atlanta Hawks have signed first-round draft pick Jordan Crawford. His agent said Friday the 6-foot-4 guard agreed to a four-year deal that will pay him just over $1 million in his rookie season. Crawford averaged 20.5 points for Xavier last year. He was drafted 27th overall by New Jersey. The Hawks traded the No.

Mike Miller joining Heat
(Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:58:42 PDT)
Former Washington Wizards swingman Mike Miller is jumping on the bus with LeBron James and company and signing a...

Johnson officially signs 6-year deal with Hawks
(Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:11:29 PDT)
Four-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson signed a six-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks for $123.7 million, according to his agent Arn Tellem on Thursday. Johnson said after re-signing with Atlanta that playing with the Hawks gives him the best chance to win today and in the future. The contract will pay him an average of more than $20 million a year.

Shaq joining Spurs?
(Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:51:00 PDT)
Shaquille O'Neal is keeping people guessing. The 7-1 center has played for five teams and is looking for...

Shaq considering two-year Hawks offer
(Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:55:52 PDT)
The Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks have contacted Shaquille O'Neal about possibly...

Celtics, Hawks, Mavs contact Shaq
(Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:48:25 PDT)
Shaquille O'Neal might be 38 years old, but he's been part of four NBA championship-winning teams and...

Free-agent buzz: Nets consider Thomas
(Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:36:00 PDT)
If the Nets strike out on a top-tier power forward, they could turn their attention to Tyrus Thomas.

Joe Johnson stays with Hawks
(Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:33:30 PDT)
NBA All-Star guard Joe Johnson had agreed to a maximum contract to stay with the Atlanta Hawks, his agent said Sunday. Arn Tellem confirmed an entry he wrote for the Huffington Post website, in which he said Johnson "announced his intention to re-sign with the Hawks for six more years." Tellem wrote that Johnson chose to remain in Atlanta over Chicago and New York, where he would have...

Johnson stays in Atlanta
(Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:04:48 PDT)
All-Star guard Joe Johnson had agreed to a maximum contract to stay with the Atlanta Hawks, his agent said Sunday.

Free-agent buzz: N.Y. meets with LeBron advisers
(Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:45:00 PDT)
The Knicks have a second meeting with LeBron James' reps to go over salary-cap numbers.