Atlanta Hawks at Nuggets: Pregame notes
Denver–Some quick pregame notes . . .
- GM Rick Sund said the team is unlikely to add any of the waived vets. Doing so would push the team’s payroll over or near the luxury-tax line even when accounting for the prorating of minimum salaries. Under the CBA, the prorating also is affected by a myriad of factors including the record of the team that signs the player.
- If the Hawks do decide to add a vet they would likely be looking for a shooter.
- Sund also said that after not trading Jamal Crawford’s expiring contract the Hawks would attempt to re-sign him: “I’ve said from Day One I’m a big fan of Jamal. Once we figure out what the new [CBA] rules are we will do everything in our power to re-sign him.”
- Kirk Hinrich (calf) is a game-time decision. (UPDATE: Hinrich is out.) He shot baskets before the game but hit the trainer’s table before I could catch up with him. L.D. is starting Jeff Teague alongside J.J., Marvin, Josh and Al.
- Mike Bibby’s buyout was the buzz in Atlanta’s locker room before the game. Guys are surprised he gave up $6.2 million but glad for him if joining a winning situation is what he wants.
- L.D.said that after playing last night and arriving in Denver early this morning he wants the Hawks to slow the tempo tonight.
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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405 comments Add your comment
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:53 pm
there’s another one marvin.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:53 pm
Quit shooting jumpers…
Worldwide Clyde
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
too many 3’s
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
bad shot selections by the Hawks…
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
time to get marvin out drew.
teaguer back in the game.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
since Joe felt he was fouled..
you’d like to see him on that 2 on 2 break take it aggressively to the whole and demand a whistle..
you see that from the good ones..
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
It looks like one of those 4th quarters.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:55 pm
*hole
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:55 pm
bigdave,
He can always serve as a poor example, lol!
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:56 pm
thats what im talking bout Joe!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:56 pm
There’s a good drive from Joe. He is so much more effective when he plays with his back to the basket.
Worldwide Clyde
February 28th, 2011
10:56 pm
2-16 on 3’s
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
Sautee..
yea.. but credit him for the and1.
J.J.M
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
this game is over…no heart since josh left
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
Please Sund..reconsider going after Butler or Brewer.
Because this team seriously lacks a 3.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
Joe heating up. Hawks need stops.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
ut oh..
Jigga Man heating up
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
splash!
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
My goodness Jamal just gave JR the whole side of the court to drive to the lane…
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
Are you kidding me…take Jamal out. Wtf was that. He did’nt even try.
cp
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
If we only had a sf who could knock down wide open shots. Is there anybody in the league who gets as many clean looks as Marvin?
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
I dont care put Marvin back in. I rather have Marvin play defense then Jamal give up that much room.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
Marvin is so freaking bad… we would be up if he could hit wide open jumpers… ive said it before one reason why chicago is so good is because Luol Deng does this for them… Marvin you suck please demand a trade or leave our team…
Also Hawks better hope Josh is alright otherwise we are done
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
Hawks need to keep Al involved in the offense too. Just because Joe is hitting shots doesn’t mean he has to be the only option. Keep the ball moving.
Rev in Tampa
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
I would at least expect that Jamal would ATTEMPT to move his feet on defense. He stayed stationary while Reid blew past him.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
cp
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
If we only had a sf who could knock down wide open shots. Is there anybody in the league who gets as many clean looks as Marvin?
wondering the same thing
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
If LD held out Josh, and he seems fine, that’s a smart move. I’d rather lose tonight and win Wednesday than vice versa. I pray Hinrich and Smoove are both ready to go on Wednesday at full speed. I have a feeling that game will be a war.
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
680 The Fan
I heard and older caller, call in on the Beau Bock show last week.
This man said, “This ASG of 8 Owners are not wealthy. They got a little scratch and many are born and bred into a level of rich. But, they purchased this team from “Hobby Lobby” and expected to make a ton of money. That didn’t work out so well. This ASG, the caller said is in way over their collective heads. And, are penny pinching misers at best.
The New Group, allegedly is Billionaire Wealthy and can spend some money, should we continue to have a soft-cap with luxury taxes under the New CBA. The New Group supposedly is very interested in all three properties: Hawks, Thrashers and Phillips Arena.
After, reading Sund’s broken record about operating on the cheap?
Billy Knight said Steve Belkin is the real miser mole in this Group here.
Didn’t they get $3M from that Jordan Crawford pick?
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Bang! Joe hot. How did we slip behind so quickly? We must be in the 4th Qrtr. Come on Hawks! Let’s Go Home 4-3.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:01 pm
Here comes Iso-Joe, and there goes the brick…
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:01 pm
Guess its time for JJ and Jamal to take turns taking shots…
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:02 pm
though Joe and Al are our all stars.. they dont play relatively well off each other..
its more your go.. my go.. no continuity..
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:02 pm
Marvin quit walking like your 76 years old Christ your 24
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:02 pm
Marvin should’ve had 20
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:02 pm
good box out though.. he’s good for that.
NUNNA!!
February 28th, 2011
11:03 pm
Now i heard everything!!
The P.A.guy just did a “Ryan Cameron” on that last dunk by the nuggets and said,”Jam”!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:03 pm
Hawks need some stops. They got one there thanks to Felton bricking an open 3.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:04 pm
Only if the Hawks could afford to signed another player…
Alex Kennedy: Boston, Chicago, San Antonio, Dallas and Oklahoma City are in the running for Corey Brewer, according to a source close to situation. Twitter
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:05 pm
that’s a bogus call
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:05 pm
I don’t know about that call…
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:05 pm
BLOCKING!
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:06 pm
Terrible call against Teague…
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:07 pm
What are these refs doing…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:07 pm
Running plays for Al Horford hitting jumpers > running plays for Joe hitting jumpers
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
11:07 pm
Teague hestitated, shoulda shot it.
cp
February 28th, 2011
11:08 pm
smh Teague has to take that shot smh
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:08 pm
If hawks were smart theyd get troy murphy
Ron
February 28th, 2011
11:08 pm
Sometimes, the Hawks’ offense and L.D. are baffling. Why go away from the only guy who is scoring? Pure stupidity.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
11:08 pm
MC,
PLEASE ask LD about why the motion offense goes away late in possession games?
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
11:09 pm
Im really intrested to know whose trying to buy the Hawks, Thrashers and Phillips Arena…..
Luv Josh Smith
February 28th, 2011
11:11 pm
What motion offense?