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Hawks promise less, could deliver more

Oct 26, 2003 8:18 AM EST

The Hawks traded their leading scorer for an expiring contract in July. They didn't have a coach or general manager until August; a prospective new owner (or owners) until mid-September; a starting point guard or shooting guard until late September; or a starting small forward until after training camp began in October.

So, after scrunching the offseason into a two-month sprint, do the Hawks have any chance of competing this year? If you ask most prognosticators, the answer is an unequivocal no.

Via Michael Lee / Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Hawks seek injury exception

Oct 24, 2003 11:08 AM EST

"The Hawks are hurting, and general manager Billy Knight said he is exploring the possibility of getting a roster exception or salary exception for the upcoming season."

As of right now, their roster stands at 16 players.

Via Michael Lee of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Stern weighs in on Hawks

Oct 21, 2003 10:32 AM EST

Stern said Boston businessman Steve Belkin, the largest investor in the eight-man group, "is a huge NBA fan and a knowledgeable one. So we're delighted about that." The commissioner also expressed delight with the "local flavor" in the group.

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Hawks Oct 2003 Archive

  • Hawks wanted Rivers

    Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Oct 20, 2003

    The Orlando Magic gave the Atlanta Hawks permission to speak with coach Doc Rivers this offseason.

  • Injured Ekezie out for season

    Michael Lee of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Oct 18, 2003

    Obinna Ekezie nearly missed making Orlando's last year and was likely to make Atlanta's this year until it was discovered that he dore his right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)in Thursday night's game against Miami.

  • Brown gets cut

    Michael Lee of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Oct 18, 2003

    "The Hawks' active roster is now 16 after the team cut point guard Tierre Brown.

  • Ekezie Suffers Torn ACL

    NBA.com | Oct 17, 2003

    The Atlanta Hawks learned this morning that an MRI has revealed that forward/center Obinna Ekezie has torn his right anterior cruciate ligament, it was announced by General Manager Billy Knight.

  • Phoenix expected to cut DerMarr Johnson

    Bob Young of the Arizona Republic | Oct 12, 2003

    It sounds like the Phoenix Suns will cut down their 18-man roster soon.

  • Jackson signs with Hawks

    hawks.com | Oct 3, 2003

    Atlanta Hawks General Manager Billy Knight today announced the signing of free agent guard/forward Stephen Jackson to a contract.