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Dominique Told Of HOF Election

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on its Web site Friday that Dominique Wilkins has been told of his election into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

"Two SEC teams in the Final Four -- I've got to be there," he told the Atlanta paper with a laugh.

Via SI.com


Atlanta Adds Anthony Grundy Of The D-League

The Atlanta Hawks today signed guard Anthony Grundy to a 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight. The 6-foot-3 guard has started 44 games this season for the Roanoke Dazzle of the NBA Development League.

Averaging 23.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 4.4 apg and 2.5 spg in 39.8 mpg, Grundy is among the D-League leaders in virtually every offensive category. He ranks first in the league in three-pointers made and attempted, field goals made and attempted, steals and minutes.

Via Press Release


Lue Could Return By Saturday

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution point guard Tyronne Lue, out since Feb. 7 with a sprained ligament in his right knee, could be back in uniform by the weekend.

Lue finally went full speed at practice during Wednesday's shootaround before the Hawks loss in Philadelphia.

"I felt pretty good," said Lue. "There's still some uneasiness when I stop and cut and try and pull up for a jumper, but I feel like I'm close to being ready."

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Hawks Mar 2006 Archive

  • Stoudamire Could Miss Rest Of The Season

    Atlanta Hawks guard Salim Stoudamire, who missed the last game with a sprained right elbow, could miss the rest of the 2005-06 regular season, according to athletic trainer Wally Blase.

  • Spirit: Belkin's Suit Is Robbery

    According to Tim Tucker at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, estranged owner Steve Belkin's recent contention that he should be allowed to take control of the Hawks and Thrashers has drawn a sharp rebuttal from the teams' other owners.

  • Woodson And Smith Fined For Comments On Refs

    Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson was fined $20,000 and forward Josh Smith was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Friday for criticizing referees.

  • Atlanta Was The Third Team In Hornets And Spurs Trade

    Atlanta was the third team involved in the three-way talks involving the Hornets and Spurs, which would have sent Brent Barry to Oklahoma City for J.

  • Joe Johnson Added To US National Team Program

    Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson was honored Sunday as one of 23 players who were named to the historic 2006-2008 USA Men’s Senior National Team program, which was announced by USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team program Managing Director Jerry Colangelo.

  • Hawks Sign James Lang To A 10-Day Deal

    The Atlanta Hawks today signed center James Lang to a 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.

  • Detroit Signs Tony Delk

    The Detroit Pistons signed free-agent guard Tony Delk on Wednesday in an effort to replace Carlos Arroyo, who recently was traded to the Orlando Magic.