Analyzing the Hawks Playoff Seeding
The Atlanta Hawks are currently sitting in the four-seed in the Eastern Conference with an overall record of 24-17. Atlanta is 17-8 within the Eastern Conference, which is an astounding record...
View ArticleStar NBA Role Players: Part One
The NBA is a league run by its stars. Recognizable names like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and James Harden usually steal the headlines. Even the most casual of basketball fans know their names. It...
View ArticleSleeper Teams in the 2017 NBA Playoffs
Let’s face it – the odds are heavily in favor of another NBA Finals rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. Sure, the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs and...
View ArticleWashington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks Series Preview
After starting the season 2-8, the Washington Wizards had one of the best turnarounds, finishing at 49-33 with the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference. The All-Star backcourt of John Wall and Bradley...
View ArticleWashington Wizards Defeat Atlanta Hawks in Six Games
The Washington Wizards have defeated the Atlanta Hawks in six games, advancing to the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Tonight's 115-99 victory sealed the deal for the Wizards, who were led by their...
View ArticleAtlanta Hawks General Manager Wes Wilcox Future With Team Uncertain
According to conflicting reports, the status of Hawks General Manager Wes Wilcox appears to be up in the air. According to Jeff Goodman and Marc Spears of ESPN, there are reports that Atlanta Hawks...
View ArticleReport: Atlanta Hawks Agree to Trade Dwight Howard to Charlotte Hornets
Following an already action-packed day, the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade hometown center Dwight Howard and the 31st pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for big man Miles Plumlee, shooting...
View ArticleReport: Paul Millsap Agrees to Contract With Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have agreed to sign unrestricted free agent power forward Paul Millsap to a contract worth $90 million over three years. The contract cannot officially be signed until the end of...
View ArticleGreatest Atlanta Hawks Moment of the 21st Century
Welcome to the Greatest Moment series at Last Word On Pro Basketball, where we’ll present to you each NBA team’s greatest moment of the 21st century. From draft lottery luck to a franchise-changing...
View ArticleCountdown to NBA Tip-Off: Atlanta Hawks Season Preview
For the 10th straight year, the Atlanta Hawks made the playoffs during the 2016-17 season, finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference. However, the Hawks are far from the squad that had four All-Stars...
View ArticleThree Under-the-Radar Storylines from the NBA First Quarter
The Detroit Pistons are shocking the league. The Los Angeles Clippers have just as many players in the hospital as they do on their bench. Lonzo Ball is (fill in the blank). These are all of the types...
View ArticleNBA New Year’s Resolutions: Eastern Conference
Going into the new year, each team will be looking to attain goals that will be vital to their success. Some teams need more help than others but let's take a look at one New Years resolution for each...
View ArticleNBA Midseason Trade Eligible Targets
With the NBA approaching its unofficial midseason point, it is time to look at NBA trades with newly eligible players from last summers free agent class. The majority of players who signed a new...
View ArticleStock Watch: 5 Most Improved Shooting Guards
The second half of the 2017-18 NBA season is well underway, which means it is a good idea to take a look at the five shooting guards who have improved their game the most from last season to this...
View ArticleFive Possible Trades at the NBA Trade Deadline
The NBA trade deadline is officially two weeks away. It should be a juicy deadline this year, but do not expect any moves until a day or two before the deadline. Teams are nervous about making trades...
View ArticleStock Watch: Five Most Improved Small Forwards
The second half of the 2017-18 NBA season is well underway, which means it is a good idea to take a look at the five small forwards who have improved their game the most from last season to this...
View ArticleAfter Saying He Wants to be Traded by the Atlanta Hawks, What is Dennis...
It seems like Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder is not willing to be part of the rebuilding process in Atlanta. At a press conference in Germany, Schroeder announced that he will be talking to the...
View ArticleThree Under-the-Radar Storylines from the NBA First Quarter
The Detroit Pistons are shocking the league. The Los Angeles Clippers have just as many players in the hospital as they do on their bench. Lonzo Ball is (fill in the blank). These are all of the types...
View ArticleNBA New Year’s Resolutions: Eastern Conference
Going into the new year, each team will be looking to attain goals that will be vital to their success. Some teams need more help than others but let's take a look at one New Years resolution for each...
View ArticleNBA Midseason Trade Eligible Targets
With the NBA approaching its unofficial midseason point, it is time to look at NBA trades with newly eligible players from last summers free agent class. The majority of players who signed a new...
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