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As was reported widely almost a month ago, Dallas businessman David McDavid has reached the point of exclusivity in dealings with AOL/Time Warner for the purpose of purchasing the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers.
RealGM has learned that employees of the Braves, Hawks, and Thrashers were sent an inter-company email from Turner Sports Teams COO Terry McGuirk that spoke to a letter of intent to sell the franchises, as well as operating rights to Philips Arena, and that while the sale is not final; a letter of intent to sell to McDavid has been signed.
Also, later tonight, the Atlanta Journal/Constitution was told by Turner Broadcasting spokesman Greg Hughes the same information regarding the letter of intent.
McDavid himself told the AJC, "I am thrilled about the prospect of owning such an esteemed collection of sports and entertainment properties as the Hawks, Thrashers and operating rights to Philips Arena. This is one big step in a long process and there still remains a lot of work to do before the deal is completed."
"However, I remain confident that the acquisition will come to fruition. My family has always had a love affair with the city of Atlanta due to the many friends and business associates of ours who live in the area. I have visited the city quite often and am amazed each time at the level of excitement generated by its professional sports teams."
"I plan to build on this excitement and help solidify Atlanta's reputation as the sports capital of the world."
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Hawks Apr 2003 Archive
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 30, 2003
Wayne Pace, chief financial officer of AOL Time Warner, said Tuesday that negotiations to sell the Hawks and Thrashers are "serious" and a deal could be done soon.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 29, 2003
Billy Knight played 11 NBA seasons with five teams.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 17, 2003
Michael Lee of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: Jason Terry and Terry Stotts want to return to the team next season.
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| Apr 16, 2003
Jeff Denberg of the AJC writes that Doc Rivers knows what it's like to struggle as a rookie coach, knows what's like to be a loser as well as a marginal winner.
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| Apr 15, 2003
RealGM's Jason Walker reports that at a time when the team is finishing on a roll, when the game means something to the opponents, if not themselves, it would seem that a 100-84 domination of the playoff bound Orlando Magic at home Monday night would find a happier locker room.
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| Apr 13, 2003
Michael Lee of the AJC writes: Before he joined his hometown Hawks in the summer of 2001, Shareef Abdur-Rahim was regarded as "the best player nobody knows.
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 13, 2003
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Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 11, 2003
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| Apr 10, 2003
Terence Moore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes: At first, Dikembe Mutombo didn't wish to discuss the mess that is his former Hawks team of nearly five seasons and mostly goodness.
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Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 10, 2003
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Jason Walker/RealGM | Apr 10, 2003
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| Apr 7, 2003
Dallas businessman David McDavid has agreed in principle to purchase the Hawks, Thrashers, and Philips Arena.
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| Apr 7, 2003
Saying he is “the same as I was this summer”, DerMarr Johnson returned to practice just before the Hawks made their departure for New York for their game Tuesday night against the Knicks, nearly completing an amazing comeback from the fiery September car crash that claimed his season and nearly his life.
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 6, 2003
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 6, 2003
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Jason Walker/RealGM | Apr 6, 2003
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 4, 2003
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Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 4, 2003
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| Apr 3, 2003
Terence Moore of the AJC writes: Let's try this again, especially since the Hawks suddenly have a third of what they need to do the right thing.
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| Apr 3, 2003
Pete Babcock stood before the throng of Atlanta media after being fired Wednesday and did what he had so often during his 13 year tenure with the Hawks.
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| Apr 3, 2003
Stan Kasten has stated that he wants a GM who can not only do all the right things for the franchise on the court, but off the court as well.
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Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 3, 2003
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| Apr 2, 2003
RealGM.
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Atlanta Journal Constitutional | Apr 2, 2003
Stotts wants to return;getting support