NBA Announces All-Rookie Teams
2023/05/nba-announces-all-rookie-teams.htmlKings forward Keegan Murray (185)… According to the NBA (Twitter link), others receiving votes included Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (36), Hawks wing AJ Griffin (26), Nuggets forward Christian Braun, Thunder center Jaylin Williams (seven), Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (four), Spurs guard Malaki Branham (three), Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (two), Hornets center Mark Williams (two) and Bucks wing MarJon Beauchamp (one).
And-Ones: Hustle Award, Free Agent Guards, Brooks, Hawkins
2023/05/and-ones-hustle-award-free-agent-guards-brooks-hawkins.htmlJohn Hollinger of The Athletic, who used to work for the Grizzlies and was part of the front office that drafted Dillon Brooks, believes the small forward can still be a positive contributor for a number of teams as long as he can toe "The Line" between "competitive and crazy." Teams over the cap but below the luxury tax line could offer the impending free agent the full mid-level exception, and Hollinger points to the Bulls, Hornets, Mavericks, Kings, Trail Blazers and Hawks as clubs that could use defensive help on the wing.
Celtics’ Malcolm Brogdon Named Sixth Man Of The Year
2023/04/celtics-malcolm-brogdon-named-sixth-man-of-the-year.htmlAccording to the NBA, Quickley was the runner-up in Sixth Man voting over Portis, Clippers guard Norman Powell and Kings guard Malik Monk. … Brogdon's Celtics are currently leading the Hawks 2-0 in their ongoing first-round playoff series.
2023 Pre-Lottery NBA Draft Order
2023/04/2023-pre-lottery-nba-draft-order.htmlSacramento Kings… Sacramento Kings (from Pacers)
NBAGL Announces 2022/23 All-League Awards
2023/04/nbagl-announces-2022-23-all-league-awards.htmlNeemias Queta - Stockton Kings *… Cooper spent 2021/22 -- his rookie season -- on a two-way deal with the Hawks; Chiozza has played for the…
Final Round-Up Of 2022/23 In-Season Trades
2023/04/final-round-up-of-2022-23-in-season-trades.htmlThe primary difference is the Kings actually kept Edwards instead of immediately waiving him. … For example, the Hawks were able to treat this as essentially three separate trades rolled into one.
Revisiting 2022/23 NBA Over/Under Predictions
2023/04/revisiting-2022-23-nba-over-under-predictions.htmlDespite a handful of big messes in the West, including on the Timberwolves, Jazz, and Mavericks, our voters eked out a winning record in the conference with some nice calls on the overachieving Kings and Thunder and the tanking Rockets, Spurs, and Trail Blazers, among others. … Big misses on teams like the Knicks, Pistons, and Pacers contributed to losing records in the Atlantic and Central, but our readers salvaged an above-.500 overall mark in the East by nearly sweeping the Southeast -- only a disappointing showing from the Hawks prevented a 5-0 record in that division.
NBA’s Play-In Field, Top-Six Playoff Seeds Set
2023/04/nbas-play-in-field-top-six-playoff-seeds-set-2.htmlSacramento Kings (3) vs. … Game 1: Atlanta Hawks (8) at Miami Heat (7), 7:30pm ET
What To Watch For In NBA Season’s Final Week
2023/04/what-to-watch-for-in-nba-seasons-final-week.html4/4: Kings at Pelicans, Lakers at Jazz, Thunder at Warriors… 4/5: Grizzlies at Pelicans, Kings at Mavericks, Lakers at Clippers
Kings Notes: Dellavedova, Johnson, Huerter, Murray
2023/03/kings-notes-dellavedova-johnson-huerter-murray.htmlKings reserve guard Matthew Dellavedova has a fractured finger, James Ham of The Kings Beat relays via a team update (Twitter link). … Huerter was expecting to get dealt after the Hawks acquired Dejounte Murray.
Injury Notes: Brunson, Bulls, Cavaliers, KAT, Grizzlies
2023/03/injury-notes-brunson-bulls-cavaliers-kat-grizzlies.htmlTimberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns will sit out tonight's game against the Kings as he manages his right calf strain injury on the second night of a back-to-back, the team has announced (Twitter link). … Several Cavaliers players comprise the club's injury report ahead of the team's game Tuesday against the Hawks, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (Twitter links).
Pacific Notes: Thompson, Bradley, Leonard, Collins, Sabonis
2023/03/pacific-notes-thompson-bradley-leonard-collins-sabonis.htmlThe Kings added Kevin Huerter last summer as a shooter to play off of De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis but the team pursued another Hawks player before they acquired Sabonis from Indiana, Zach Lowe of ESPN reports. … They were interested in power forward John Collins and nearly closed a deal with the Hawks that would have sent Harrison Barnes and a protected 2022 first-round pick to Atlanta for Collins.
Southeast Notes: Martin, Ball, Cooks, Murray
2023/03/southeast-notes-martin-ball-cooks-murray.htmlFresh off winning an NBL title with the Sydney Kings, Xavier Cooks hopes to help the Wizards with their playoff push, per Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. … Hawks guard Dejounte Murray feels like he got "closure" when Spurs fans gave him a warm reception in his return to San Antonio for Sunday's game, tweets Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News.
2023’s Most Valuable Traded Second-Round Picks
2023/03/2023s-most-valuable-traded-second-round-picks.htmlTo: Sacramento Kings… It was subsequently flipped to the Pistons (in the 2019 offeason), the Clippers (in the 2020 offseason), the Hawks (at the 2021 deadline), and finally the Celtics in a three-team trade during the summer of 2021.
Kings’ Huerter Has Hamstring Injury, MRI Clean
2023/03/kings-kevin-huerter-suffers-hamstring-injury.htmlMARCH 16: Kings shooting guard Kevin Huerter sustained a right hamstring injury during Sacramento's bout against the Nets on Thursday night, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). … Huerter was initially drafted by the Hawks in 2018 with the No.
Bogdan Bogdanovic Signs Four-Year Extension With Hawks
2023/03/bogdan-bogdanovic-to-sign-four-year-extension-with-hawks.html27 overall in 2014, but continued to play overseas for a few seasons until his NBA rights were acquired by the Kings. … 7:00pm: Bogdanovic's extension is official, the Hawks confirmed in a press release.
Southeast Notes: Porzingis, Cooks, Love, Carter
2023/03/southeast-notes-porzingis-cooks-love-carter.htmlCooks, who has been starring for the Sydney Kings of the NBL, is expected to sign with Washington in the coming days. … However, it wasn't enough to hold off the Hawks, who pulled out a two-point comeback win in D.C.
Knicks Sign DaQuan Jeffries To 10-Day Contract
2023/03/knicks-sign-daquan-jeffries-to-10-day-contract.htmlHe has appeared in 47 total games with the Kings, Rockets and Grizzlies and has spent time with the Magic, Spurs and Hawks as well.
Pacific Notes: Durant Vs. Irving, Clippers, Huerter, Russell
2023/03/pacific-notes-durant-vs-irving-clippers-huerter-russell.htmlKevin Huerter wasn't around for any of the Kings' darkest days, but he's thrilled to be part of the group that's about to break a 16-year playoff drought, per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. … Acquired from the Hawks last summer, Huerter is impressed by the passion he's witnessed from Kings fans.
Western Notes: Jazz, Snyder, Vassell, Fox, Wiggins
2023/02/western-notes-jazz-snyder-vassell-fox-wiggins.htmlLosing took a toll on De'Aaron Fox, who endured five consecutive sub-.500 seasons upon entering the NBA and saw the Kings' record-setting playoff drought reach 16 seasons. … The Jazz won't seek any compensation from Atlanta if the Hawks move forward with Quin Snyder and hire him as their new head coach, reports Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Hawks Targeting Quin Snyder In Coaching Search
2023/02/hawks-targeting-quin-snyder-in-coaching-search.htmlOther rumored candidates include Bucks assistant Charles Lee, Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson, Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez, Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson,…… The Hawks are holding formal negotiations with Quin Snyder in hopes of hiring him as their next head coach, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Ime Udoka Among Candidates For Hawks’ Coaching Vacancy
2023/02/ime-udoka-among-candidates-for-hawks-coaching-vacancy.htmlIn addition to the names mentioned above, Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson, Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez, Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson, and South Bay Lakers coach Miles Simon are considered to be candidates in Atlanta's coaching search. … The Hawks are considering Ime Udoka as a potential replacement for Nate McMillan, sources tell Marc Stein (Twitter link).
Southeast Notes: Hawks’ Coaching Search, Schofield, Gill
2023/02/southeast-notes-hawks-coaching-search-schofield-gill.htmlShams Charania of The Athletic confirms those names and adds a few more to the Hawks' list of possible targets, reporting (via Twitter) that Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez, Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson, and South Bay Lakers coach Miles Simon are expected to receive consideration from Atlanta. … ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday that Quin Snyder, Kenny Atkinson, and Charles Lee will be among the Hawks' head coaching candidates as the team searches for a permanent replacement for Nate McMillan, who was let go during the All-Star break.
Poll: Which Team Will Win Eastern Conference?
2023/02/poll-which-team-will-win-eastern-conference-3.html3 Kings. … The Hawks, Wizards, Raptors, and Bulls - who currently rank between No.
2023 NBA Trade Deadline Recap
2023/02/2023-nba-trade-deadline-recap.htmlKings acquire Kessler Edwards and cash ($2.58MM). … Hornets acquire Svi Mykhailiuk, either the Hornets', Hawks', or Nets' 2023 second-round pick (whichever is most favorable; from Sixers), and either the Pelicans' or Trail Blazers' 2027 second-round pick (whichever is most favorable; from Trail Blazers).