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Hawks Are Prime To Land Some Big Names In the Free Agent Market

Apr 26, 2005 12:51 PM EST

The worst season in Hawks history is finally over. No more twenty-point blowouts to watch; no more half-empty arenas; no more embarrassment when you tell people you write about the Hawks (personal experience). It’s all over.….at least until next season.

This is the time we’ve all been waiting for—the offseason. Yes, I know the playoffs are going on, but for us die-hard Hawks fans, the offseason speculation is running rampant.

Why are we so excited? It’s simple—all the struggles of this season were for the summer. The reason we cleaned house was to set ourselves up to make a run at some top-notch free agents and potentially land the top pick in the draft. Hawks fans can’t help but think of all the possibilities—the uber-talented line-ups, the free agent signings, trades, draft picks, etc.

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Darko's 16 Points Spark Detroit To 11th Straight Win

Apr 20, 2005 2:27 AM EST

The Pistons won their 11th straight game with a little help from an unexpected source, Darko Milicic.

Milicic scored 16 points as Detroit defeated Atlanta by a final score of 95-68.

``I was thrilled,'' Detroit coach Larry Brown said. ``He had a very productive night.''

Josh Smith led the Hawks with 18 points.

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Hawks Activate Willis; Send Newly Signed Thomas To IL

Apr 16, 2005 7:00 PM EST

The Atlanta Hawks today activated center Kevin Willis, and placed forward James Thomas on the injured list due to back spasms, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight. Willis has missed 20 straight games and 28-of-the-last-29 contests due to lower back strain. The 7-foot center has appeared in 28 games this season (4 starts) averaging 2.8 ppg and 2.6 rpg (.383 FG%, .739 FT%).

Thomas has played in two games for the Hawks, averaging 1.0 ppg and 1.0 rpg (1-2 FGs) since signing on April 9. The active roster now stands at 12, with Obinna Ekezie (left shoulder strain), Al Harrington (tendinitis, right knee) and Thomas on the injured list.

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Hawks Apr 2005 Archive

  • Clinch Wednesday; Hawks Secure NBA's 2004-2005 Worst Record

    FoxSports.com | Apr 14, 2005

    In a veritable ‘Clash of the Titans’ the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Atlanta Hawks 105-84 to ensure the Bobcats would not finish with the NBA’s worst record.

  • Hawks To Target Bulls' Frontline

    Chicago Tribune | Apr 11, 2005

    The Atlanta Hawks will have $20 million of cap space to work with this offseason and it is likely that they will target one or more of the young frontcourt players who will be available.

  • Hawks Sign Thomas; Send Ekezie To The IL

    Atlanta Hawks PR | Apr 9, 2005

    The Atlanta Hawks today signed free agent forward James Thomas for the remainder of the season, and placed center Obinna Ekezie on the injured list with a strained left shoulder, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.

  • Googs And Ekezie To Miss Friday's Game Versus Raptors

    Atlanta Hawks PR | Apr 8, 2005

    Hawks center Obinna Ekezie (left shoulder strain) and forward Tom Gugliotta (groin pull) will miss Friday's game in Toronto.

  • Hawks Activate Stewart; Send Harrington To IL

    Atlanta Hawks PR | Apr 7, 2005

    The Hawks this afternoon placed Al Harrington on the injured list, according to Executive VP/General Manager Billy Knight.

  • Harrington To Miss Tonight's Hornets Game

    Atlanta Hawks PR | Apr 5, 2005

    Hawks forward Al Harrington will not play in tonight's game against the Hornets because of tendinitis in his right knee.