The NBA schedule is not set to be released until Tuesday, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is giving Hawks' fans a sneak peak at how their 2006-07 season schedule will look.
In their first five games of the season the Hawks will face 76ers star Allen Iverson on November 1, New York under Isiah Thomas in their home opener Nov. 3, Atlanta native Dwight Howard and Orlando at home Nov. 5, LeBron James in Cleveland on Nov. 7 and former Georgia Tech star Chris Bosh in Toronto on Nov. 10.
NBA champion Miami will come to Philips Arena on Nov. 18 for a Saturday night game. The Hawks won't face defending Western Conference champion Dallas until after the All-Star break, Feb. 26 in Dallas.
For the Hawks' fill schedule click 'Read'.
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Jul 31, 2006 12:32 PM EST
The rumored sign-and-trade deal between the Hawks and Pacers involving Al Harrington is becoming more clear as Atlanta has laid out their demands.
According to sources, the Hawks want the Pacers to part with a future first-round pick, absorb the contract of third-year center John Edwards and kick in $3 million in cash considerations, which is the maximum amount any team can add to a trade.
It's believed that the Pacers want to either scale back the quality of the draft pick or reduce the cash contribution, which is the reason that the trade has yet to be completed.
Industry sources say no one else but the Pacers are presently chasing Harrington, as officials from around the league see his return to Indiana as an inevitability.
Atlanta is expected to sign Harrington to a six-year contract worth nearly $57 million and send him to Indiana. Separate trade exceptions to add Harrington and Edwards to their payroll, without shipping any players to the Hawks, would then enable the Pacers to complete the exchange.
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The terms of the sign-and-trade deal that will send Hawks free agent Al Harrington to Indiana are nearly done, according to two people familiar with the negotiations.
According to a report by Sekou Smith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitituion, the Hawks will sign Harrington to a six-year deal worth an estimated $60 million and then send him and reserve center John Edwards, both former Pacers, back to Indiana in exchange for cash, a future draft pick and a trade exception.
The sticking point of the deal is the cash the Hawks will receive according to those familiar with the negotiations. The Hawks want more than the Pacers are willing to give. A deal for Harrington has stalled nearly a month after the NBA's free-agent negotiating period began.
"No, there is no deal. There is nothing new to report," Hawks general manager Billy Knight said Thursday afternoon.
While frustrated fans continue to wonder how long it will take for the deal to be done, Knight said he's not experiencing the same frustrations.
"I'm not exasperated at all," he said. "All you can do is see what happens at the end of the day and just let this thing play out."
"Obviously we're disappointed at the pace of the transaction," Harrington's New York-based agent Andy Miller said Thursday, "but I will say that everybody is working diligently to find a solution to execute."
The Pacers secured a $7.5 million trade exception in an earlier sign-and-trade deal with New Orleans/Oklahoma City that allows them to make the deal with the Hawks.
They're over the NBA's salary cap and would not be able to acquire Harrington without it.
Pacers president Donnie Walsh told the Indianapolis Star on Thursday that they are waiting on Knight.
"It's up to Billy now," he said.
"We're just waiting to here where we are. I have hope it can get straightened out, sooner rather than later. That's important to us. But I don't think we've reached a point where we say 'We have to get it done or we can't use the [trade] exception.'
"We'll just keep working on it and see if we can get it done."
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Hawks Jul 2006 Archive
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Cox News Service | Jul 25, 2006
Joe Johnson's inclusion with the other 25 players on the national team roster is a sign that his relentless work ethic, talent and potential are appreciated.
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ESPN | Jul 24, 2006
Multiple front office sources believe that the Al Harrington sign-and-trade deal is nearing completion.
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NBA.com | Jul 24, 2006
Marvin Williams is hoping his MVP performance in the Rocky Mountain Revue carries over to his sophomore season in the NBA.
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ESPN | Jul 22, 2006
Hawks forward Marvin Williams has been named Most Valuable Player of the Rocky Mountain Revue, after averaging a Revue-best 23.
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RealGM Radio | Jul 22, 2006
Josh Smith may be the future franchise player of the Atlanta Hawks
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WTHR.com | Jul 20, 2006
According to WTHR in Indianapolis, Al Harrington will be returning to the Indiana Pacers upon the completion of a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 17, 2006
Allen Iverson showed up to a charity softball game in Maryland on Saturday wearing a retro Atlanta Braves jersey, Dale Murphy's number 3.
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Contra Costa Times | Jul 14, 2006
The Warriors, Pacers and Al Harrington are waiting on the Atlanta Hawks for a resolution to the forward's free agent status.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jul 13, 2006
Some people take losses hard.
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Mercury News | Jul 13, 2006
Allen Iverson continues to be on the trading block, but the offers that the Sixers are receiving for him have yet to be attractive.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jul 13, 2006
It appears that Al Harrington will either be with the Pacers or the Warriors next season, but he'll have to wait before he learns which one it will be, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Press Release | Jul 12, 2006
Atlanta Hawks Executive Vice President and General Manager Billy Knight today announced the team has addressed one of its biggest needs with the signing of free agent guard Craig “Speedy” Claxton to a contract.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Jul 12, 2006
The Denver Nuggets have emerged as a potential third team in a sign-and-trade deal that will land Al Harrington with the Warriors.
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Indianapolis Star | Jul 12, 2006
Contrary to reports, the Indiana Pacers are not interested in Sacramento free agent Bonzi Wells, the Indianapolis Star is reporting.
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Contra Costa Times | Jul 11, 2006
Al Harrington has spent part of the last 10 days with Warriors' Jason Richardson and Baron Davis, as the guards court him as much as the front office does.
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AJC.com | Jul 11, 2006
A Maryland court this afternoon lifted the ban that it last week placed on the Hawks and Thrashers signing players to multi-year contracts.
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Press Release | Jul 10, 2006
Atlanta Hawks Executive Vice President and General Manager Billy Knight today announced the team has signed the first of its two 2006 draft picks – Duke’s Shelden Williams to a contract.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 9, 2006
The early bids are in for Allen Iverson and the Los Angeles Times reportedly has the details.
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Mercury News | Jul 9, 2006
The Golden State Warriors appear to be close to acquiring forward Al Harrington in a sign and trade, the Mercury News is reporting.
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ESPN | Jul 7, 2006
A judge order will prevent the Hawks from signing a free agent to a contract longer than one year.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jul 5, 2006
The Bulls may not be done in the free agent market just yet, but according to the Chicago Sun-Times the team no longer is pursuing Hawks free agent Al Harrington.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jul 4, 2006
The Hawks are actively looking to complete a sign and trade deal, possibly involving Indiana or Golden State.
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Sports Illustrated | Jul 3, 2006
Moving on after missing out on Peja Stojakovic, the Pacers reportedly are interested in Sacramento's Bonzi Wells, an Indiana native who played at Muncie Central High School and at Ball State, according to the Associated Press.
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ESPN | Jul 3, 2006
Speedy Claxton will bring his quickness and heady play to the Atlanta Hawks. He will reportedly sign a four-year $24 million contract.
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Indianapolis Star | Jul 3, 2006
"I know there has been some interest there in Indiana," Al Harrington said.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 3, 2006
The Mavericks have come to terms with backup center D.
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Orange County Register | Jul 3, 2006
After consulting with family and friends, Sam Cassell said he did not reach his decision until this morning to remain with the Clippers, the Orange County Register is reporting.
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Houston Chronicle | Jul 2, 2006
The Rockets began the free-agency period at 11:01 p.
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Indianapolis Star | Jul 2, 2006
Having nothing to show for Ron Artest, the Indiana Pacers have turned to trying to acquire ex-Pacer Al Harrington via a sign and trade, the Indianapolis Star is reporting.
