The National Basketball Association franchise in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, the Hawks have played in Atlanta since 1968. Prior to that they played in St. Louis from 1955-1968, where they won the NBA championship in 1958 and in Milwaukee from 1951-1955. From 1946-1951, the team split its time between Moline, Illinois, Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa. Hall Of Famers who have played with the Hawks include Walt Bellamy, Cliff Hagan, Pete Maravich and Bob Pettit. Other franchise notables include Stacey Augmon, Zelmo Beaty, Mookie Blaylock, John Drew, Lou Hudson, Jon Koncak, Christian Laettner, Doc Rivers, Dominique Wilkins and Jason Collier.
The Atlanta Hawks kick off a quick two-game homestand Wednesday by welcoming the struggling Memphis Grizzlies to Philips Arena.
Publ.Date : Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:34:06 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) - Al Horford’s three-point play with 12.4 seconds remaining broke a tie in the Atlanta Hawks’ 102-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:08:21 GMTAtlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 12 games with a sprained ankle.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:04:50 GMTATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 12 games with a sprained ankle. The Hawks were playing Memphis, which signed Smith to a five-year, $58 million offer sheet four months ago. Atlanta ma...
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:50:32 GMTJoe Johnson scored 26 points, and Mike Bibby had 20 points and 10 assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 105-95 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:32:04 GMT
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The Hawks won their Conference 4 out of 5 years between 1957 and 1961 (missing only in 1959).
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