Atlanta Hawks: Danny Ferry fined $15,000 by NBA
Vivlamore reporting.
Hawks general manager Danny Ferry was fined $15,000 by the NBA Monday for ‘inappropriate interaction’ with the game officials following Saturday’s loss to the Celtics.
The league did not reveal the reason for the penalty.
According to a person familiar with the situation, Ferry handed game officials a DVD following the 89-81 loss at Philips Arena.
As reported on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s web site following the game, Celtics guard Rajon Rondo made contact with game official Rodney Mott after being called for a charge with 3:19 remaining in the third quarter. Video of the incident was also detailed on NBA TV. Rondo lowered his shoulder while driving to the basket and collided with Hawks forward Josh Smith.
Rondo was not ejected for making contact with Mott. However, the league suspended Rondo for one game Monday for the incident and for a failure to cooperate with the league investigation. He will not play in Monday’s game against the Knicks.
It’s not the first time Rondo has made contact with an official in Atlanta. He was suspended for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals last season between the Hawks and Celtics. Rondo chest bumped referee Marc Davis with 41 seconds remaining in a Game 1 loss, earning a second technical foul and an ejection.
- Chris Vivlamore
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O'Brien
January 8th, 2013
9:07 am
From one of vava’s favorite writers Charley Rosen
NBA’s most overrated players; What’s interesting to me is how many centers are on the list. Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum, Roy Hibbert, and Chris Kaman.
What was also interesting, is what he said about Roy Hibbert. “His appearance in last year’s All-Star game is more indicative of the shortage of outstanding centers in the NBA than is it of Hibbert’s skills.” (which is the same thing we say about Al Horford).
http://hoopshype.com/columns/rosen/the-nbas-most-overrated-players/
doc
January 8th, 2013
9:09 am
say no to skiles
he self desructs loses control and then wants to quit midsesson when they are one of the mire over achieving teams? uoid gosh had him as cou now he falls back on old interpersonsl relationship habits?
good coach on par with karl in game management.
on par with the worst in managing people. like a bulldog. tried to fight shaq. he was right in what he wanted yhem to do but takes billdog approaches to get it done.
no thanks!! needs anger management training.
vava74
January 8th, 2013
9:10 am
Unfortunately Rosen is now completely senile…
From post to post his opinions fluctuate and he has become a very lazy columnist, which was not the case when he wrote for foxsports…
vava74
January 8th, 2013
9:12 am
doc,
we need a guy with fire in his nostrils… but even if we offered him the job, he would not accept it.
word is that he hated his team, probably since they went for that trade of Ellis for Bogut.
Skiles likes D and a more slow paced game and we have a roster somewhat similar to MIL’s…
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
9:15 am
Petro sucks, but at least he’s a big.
Couldn’t we ship one of our expiring SGs for him? That would help free up Jenkins
doc
January 8th, 2013
9:16 am
as far as d12) beginning to think/suspect he might be as fragile as china if his injuries have been stoked by ped’s. always thought he was a little to big to be pure. a little too honed chiseled and perfect not chamberlinesque. now there was a specimen, django1. wilt was the best and d12 would have peed in his pants trying to keep up with him.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
9:17 am
Him = Casspi
I’d hang onto Tolliver… Need wings and bigs. Get rid of one of these redundant SGs
doc
January 8th, 2013
9:18 am
skiles thinks he is bigger than the game
needs people skills simple as that
honey over sour
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
9:19 am
What is Casspi’s defense like? Would be nice to try Korver at the 2. I don’t feel there’s many great SGs in this league
O'Brien
January 8th, 2013
9:56 am
I think Korver can play the 2 and the 3. However, it needs to be as a bench player. I also think LD should go back to bringing Lou Williams off the bench.
doc,
As a defensive minded assistant HC, Skiles is ok (imo). But as a HC? No thanks.
O'Brien
January 8th, 2013
9:58 am
I wonder if DF has considered leaving the roster as is to further evaluate LD?
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2013
10:12 am
From Grantland, Zach Lowe says some nice things about the Hawks’ current starting lineup:
Atlanta Hawks
The lineup: Jeff Teague–Lou Williams–Kyle Korver–Josh Smith–Al Horford
The numbers: 200 minutes, Atlanta’s most-used lineup
Larry Drew decided to start this group only after Devin Harris’s foot issues cropped up, but he should think about making the change permanent. This five has thrived on both ends, outscoring opponents by 9.1 points per 100 possessions — about what the powerhouse Clippers have done for the full season, per NBA.com. As with the Golden State group, having multiple ball handlers and five skilled passers has resulted in a massive uptick in both assists and shooting percentages; the Hawks have assisted on 73 percent of baskets when these five play, an unthinkable number, and they’re shooting well from all over the floor. All the passing hasn’t resulted in many turnovers, either; this group has coughed it up on just 11.1 percent of its possessions, even better than New York’s insanely low league-best rate.
Neither Teague nor Williams is an elite spot-up guy, but both have done well enough hanging in the corners when the other works as the point guard. Korver’s running around screens creates openings for everyone else, and Williams is very cagey losing defenders around off-ball picks. Both Williams and Korver are very dangerous when Horford or Smith holds the ball at the elbows, and Utah-style “flex” plays for Williams have gotten him a lot of open jumpers.
Drew has also been good at drawing up pick-and-rolls that bend the defense away from Korver on the weak side, including a Suns-style dandy in which one big will roll down one side of the paint toward the hoop while the other big jets up the opposite side, catches a pass from Teague, and immediately skips a cross-court bullet to Korver.
But this group is also showing cracks. They barely get to the line, a teamwide issue for Atlanta, which is threatening to set the all-time league record for lowest free throw rate. They’ve struggled horribly on the defensive glass, the predictable result of a lack of size on the wing and Smith’s occasionally indifferent boxing out. Bulky wings will attack Korver in the post; Paul Pierce fouled him out in Boston’s stirring comeback over the weekend.
The early signs are good, especially since the same lineup with DeShawn Stevenson in Korver’s place has fared even better than this group. But it’s still early.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2013
10:14 am
I’d still prefer to use the big lineup to start games, maybe go to the current starting lineup to close games.
Astro Joe
January 8th, 2013
10:17 am
Why would ferry hire a coach with a 2-3 year expiration date (Skiles)? He hasn’t been in the playoffs since many around here were freaking out about the Game 5 loss at home to the Bucks.
OB, I think it is less about LD and more about the roster flexibility required to acquire long-term assets. Ferry signed a 6 year contract, he doesn’t need to mortgage the future for a 2nd round playoff loss this season. Any marginal player who can help this team will be available at the end of February. For every Dominic McGuire, there is a Damion James. It may be a different name but the result won’t likely be significantly different.
We have always wanted a PLAN. I think Ferry has one and it isn’t to use up cap space for an average vet SF with 1.5 left on his deal or use the last roster spot for someone who straddles the fence between the NBA and D league. I think if he can upgrade the roster by acquiring a better player WITH an expiring contract (or, like Casspi, could be cut loose in the summer), I think he will do it. if not, that last roster spot will be filled after the trade deadline.
I’d imagine that a GM can evaluate a head coach regardless of the talent on the bench. Based on things that we can’t see (or don’t know).
Grandad
January 8th, 2013
10:18 am
doc @ 9:16 am
We are of one mind … I hereby endorse, certify, & cosign,
every word you said !
Rod from College Park
January 8th, 2013
10:20 am
“But this group is also showing cracks. They barely get to the line, a teamwide issue for Atlanta, which is threatening to set the all-time league record for lowest free throw rate. They’ve struggled horribly on the defensive glass, the predictable result of a lack of size on the wing and Smith’s occasionally indifferent boxing out. Bulky wings will attack Korver in the post; Paul Pierce fouled him out in Boston’s stirring comeback over the weekend.”
This paragraph tells you all you need to know.
doc
January 8th, 2013
10:22 am
o’b yup
skiles is a control freak in a players league with constsnt mutations from year tontear
flexible imaginative coaches survive
as far as bogut though and losing him, karl had a personal relationship with mene that went deep beyond basketball and it hurt to let him go. economics are a challenge in the nba. you cant be a 5′10″ diva or any height. ring bearing diva phil got choked out doing a bit of grandstanding not realizing the boys were more in control than daddy.
doc
January 8th, 2013
10:25 am
thanks gdad. proud to take the words out of your computer.
Astro Joe
January 8th, 2013
10:26 am
Zach Lowe basically says what we have been saying… this team thrives on passes to the perimeter and it has led to above-average success. Of course, when it doesn’t work…
Buddy Grizzard
January 8th, 2013
10:30 am
“I’d hang onto Tolliver… Need wings and bigs.”
Problem is, he’s neither.
Astro Joe
January 8th, 2013
10:31 am
doc, PEDs? Come on now, has Howard showed any of the emotional imbalance of PED users? Maybe he just does a whole lot of push-ups like Hershel.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
10:31 am
Smoove’s “occasionally” indifferent boxing out? He SELDOM boxes out if at all. This has been going on for years. Cost us the CLE game
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
10:35 am
Fine Buddy. Let’s trade a center for a wing so ZaZa can play 40 minutes a game. We already for whatever reason didn’t get Fesenko
You can’t be short on bigs in this league, no matter how painfully awful they are
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
10:39 am
I’d even look at trading Stevenson. He can’t defend anymore and his shooting is sketchy at times. Everyone on this team is fair game outside of Lou. Wonder if Ferry makes a move. Glad to see him get fined for what he did, but wish it was for something like a cheapshot or dirty play
Rondo has been suspended 4 times in 1 year…wow
Astro Joe
January 8th, 2013
10:39 am
JeJe, Josh didn’t box out in that Cleveland game because he was worried that a teammate would try and pass him the ball behind the 3 point line. He was distracted by his cowardice teammates. He was trying to make something happen (other than the defensive rebound). He was hiding an injury. The ref missed the call. A unicorn was flying over head. Keyshia Cole started singing to him. Varejao’s dandruff got in his eye. He was reading a nasty email from Dan Gilbert. Art Modell’s ghost started to haunt him. Whatever you do, don’t blame Josh.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2013
10:46 am
Also from that Grantland article:
9. Marvin Williams, Lost in Utah
It’s not just that Williams has disappointed for a team that needs production on the wing; it’s the way he has disappointed. Williams is a solid cutter and a useful corner shooter, but he has looked lost in Utah’s offense, taking a smaller role than ever before in his career. He’s more of a stand-still catch-and-shoot guy than someone who can make a play after running around a screen and catching on the move, and he just hasn’t looked at home as a Jazz man. Utah will surely bring up his name as the trade deadline approaches.
10. The Hawks’ Accelerated Shot Clock Countdown
The Atlanta in-arena experience generally isn’t very good, with “blah” crowds and weirdly frequent clock and scoreboard errors. But they sneak in some clever public-address work and sound effects, including a “tick-tock” countdown that accelerates when the enemy shot clock is running down. The players probably don’t notice it, but it stresses me out watching games — and I don’t even care about the outcomes. Fun stuff from the folks who brought you “MAR-VIN!” for every made Williams basket, and “That foul was offensive!” for enemy offensive fouls.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2013
10:47 am
“Everyone on this team is fair game outside of Lou. ”
Why isn’t Lou fair game? It’s not like he’s LeBron or something.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
10:49 am
Lou isn’t fair game because he’s the only player on this team who can score easy baskets. Any Rod from CP post will agree with that. And that’s why our offense goes into a coma every night. Josh farting around on the block is our 2nd best half court offense option
So much for LD’s motion offense
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
10:51 am
FIRE LD
Anything worse than 3-1 in next 4 games is disgraceful
doc
January 8th, 2013
10:53 am
body breaks down and is more brittle to users is my point aj. it is also slow to heal. back op slow recovery under best of care now gets tweaked and labrum goes? just saying and sure it is speculation but i have had a nose for it for a long time. when things dont fit us when i begin to wonder. again pure speculation but isnt that what a blog is? i hope you at least understand my points.
also firmly believe chipper used and that was part of his decline.
O'Brien
January 8th, 2013
10:57 am
JeJe,
Rondo has been suspended 4 times in 1 year…wow.
But yet, Stern named Rondo to last year’s AS game over Josh Smith, when Josh seemed to be the more logical choice to replace JJ.
Najeh,
Why isn’t Lou fair game? It’s not like he’s LeBron or something..
Co-sign. Its not like we can’t find another scoring guard. OJ Mayo will be available, JR Smith will be available, and there may be others.
Astro Joe
January 8th, 2013
10:58 am
doc, I was just messing with you. And yes, I agree about Chipper (he was smart enough to get off before most did) and believe that Boozer and Amare were users as well.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
11:01 am
Lou Williams also actually enjoys being here and isn’t a headcase like the two aforementioned players
Rod from College Park
January 8th, 2013
11:06 am
“also firmly believe chipper used and that was part of his decline.”
DING, DING, DING. How many times did he tear his oblique?
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
January 8th, 2013
11:17 am
Half of doc’s posts here are incomprehensible
Rod from College Park
January 8th, 2013
11:34 am
“It truly amazes me that so many of the ” true fans” on this site don’t get it about basketball teams. Horford is the kind of player who will play whatever role you give him.”
So is his role on this team to pass up open shots to kick it to Josh for 3 pointer’s, and to stand in the paint and watch point guards continually lay the ball up in his face while he stands and watches because he does not think he is supposed to HELP on defense, while every other big tries to help?
EmirS.
January 8th, 2013
11:36 am
Personal Opinion:
O.J. Mayo is a semi-miniature version of Joe Johnson. He lives and dies by the jumper/3-point shot. Not as good of a defender as JJ and is turnover prone. If we want to increase our free throw rate, then this isn’t the guy to do it with. His numbers have been overblown with the absence of Dirk. His skill set is below that of our very own…Louis Williams. If Lou was to average the same amount of minutes as Mayo, he’d be just as good stats wise if not noticeably more.
As a few people have mentioned, either Al or Josh has to go. The one who stays will take over the PF spot. With that being said…let me mention this name again: Nikola Vucevic. He is up there with names such as Asik, Pekovich, and Varejao just to name a few. It’s his 2nd year in the NBA and has so much room to grow. It would be a huge pick up if we can acquire him.
Astro Joe
January 8th, 2013
11:38 am
Rod, the answer is yes… and have the biggest contract on the hawks. That is his job, deal with it!
doc
January 8th, 2013
11:49 am
so rod you agree?
Astro Joe
January 8th, 2013
11:51 am
Rev., did you see Ox Baker, Ernie Ladd or Stan Hansen? How about The Road Warriors, The Anderson Brothers or The Freebirds? Mr. Wrestling #2, Tony Atlas or Thunderbolt Patterson? Man, am I OLD!
cdog
January 8th, 2013
12:16 pm
danny ferry, the problem isn’t the officials.its the soft-spoken so-called head coach named larry drew.plus, you need to find a center to play opposite al hortford. if you are banking on za za pachulia, you are badly wrong.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 8th, 2013
12:33 pm
Offseason blog favorite Andray Blatche is being questioned regarding a rape in Philadelphia last night.
Rod from College Park
January 8th, 2013
12:42 pm
“so rod you agree?”
Knowing him in high school and seeing how ripped he got in a short time frame, made me question it, but I know the kid stays in the weight room, which is something a lot of basketball players avoid, at least when I played they did. I don’t think the NBA does serious testing for all that stuff so it would not surprise me. I know for a fact many of the NFL dudes use on a regular basis. Knowing what I know, once I start seeing certain things, ligament tears, and muscle tears and strains, it tends to open my eyes. You would have more knowlegge than me on that. In his case, I don’t think the proof is there yet. He had surgey on his back, came back and does not look like he is fully healed and tore his labrum. Could be any number of things like still compensating for the back issues. It would not surprise me.
ejh
January 8th, 2013
12:44 pm
If Dirk Notwiski wants out of Dallas, (he has one year left on his contract after this year)trade Al, Morrow, and Stephenson and your latest 1st round pick. Teague, Jenkins, Josh, Dirk, ZsaZsa. Replace ZsaZsa in the starting lineup in the offseason by signing Dwight Howard. So when Dirk’s contract expire next offseason, you will then have his money to go sign another high caliber wing player, and move Josh back to the Pf position with Howard at center. Dare I wish to say LBJ in a hawks uniform for Dirk’s money; (we all can dream can’t we).
Sameba
January 8th, 2013
12:49 pm
cdog
January 8th, 2013
12:16 pm
Stop talking nonsense…
O'Brien
January 8th, 2013
12:49 pm
From Yahoo Sports;
The Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns are engaged in trade talks centered on forward Rudy G@y, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Rudy G@y is averaging 17.8 points and 5.8 rebounds this season. (USA Today Sports)The Grizzlies have been shopping G@y to multiple teams, and found an interested trade partner with the Suns, sources said.
There’s no framework of a possible deal in place, but the Grizzlies have expressed a strong desire that any package involving G@y include Suns forward Jared Dudley and future first-round draft picks, sources said.
In an effort to avoid paying luxury tax in the short term, as well as get off the $17.8 million and $19.3 million owed G@y in the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons, new Memphis management has aggressively shopped G@y..
O'Brien
January 8th, 2013
12:50 pm
Najeh,
Nets have to decide today or tomorrow if they want to guarantee Blatche’s contract for the rest of the season. Any interest if he becomes available? Melvin?
O'Brien
January 8th, 2013
12:54 pm
Slim,
10 pts, 8 rebs, 4 turnovers for Cousins in 28 mins against the Grizzles front court.
O'Brien
January 8th, 2013
12:56 pm
Hawks drop from 8th to 12th in Marc Stein’s power rankings.
The Hawks just endured their worst week of the season thanks to a one-point loss in Detroit and a 33-9 drubbing in the third quarter the next night to blow a big lead at home to Boston. Amazing that it took this long, though, to see them slip out of the top five in defensive efficiency..
Astro Joe
January 8th, 2013
1:00 pm
I’m no fan of Blatche the player but I sure hope that the charge is false. It seemed like he was trying to mature as a person… I sincerely hope that this is one of those trumped-up charges.
Just Joe is right that Memphis Rudy is rebounding at a high rate for a SF. But he certainly hasn’t emerged as a true MAX player in the 2nd year of that contract.