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» Monday, February 6 2012

The Hawks plan to sign a center and it almost certainly will be a guy on a 10-day contract rather than a permanent addition. They’ve discussed Kyrylo Fesenko, Erick Dampier and Dan Gadzuric but, as far as I know, they haven’t inquired with those guys yet to gauge their interest in a short-term gig in Atlanta. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Dan Gadzuric, Kyrylo Fesenko, Erick Dampier 
 

» Sunday, February 5 2012

The Hawks plan to sign a center and it almost certainly will be a guy on a 10-day contract rather than a permanent addition. They’ve discussed Kyrylo Fesenko, Erick Dampier and Dan Gadzuric but, as far as I know, they haven’t inquired with those guys yet to gauge their interest in a short-term gig in Atlanta. I’ve always thought Fesenko, the massive 7-foot Ukranian, is probably the best item in the Big Man Bargain Bin (excluding Joel Przybilla, who has eyes for the Heat or Bulls). But you figured something was up when the Warriors reportedly had an agreement with Fesenko in December but balked at signing him and then passed on him again after Kwame Brown went down last month. Word is the knee injury Fesenko suffered playing for the Ukraine last summer remains a concern; his conditioning and work ethic were suspect before he got hurt and so you have to wonder how much he can give. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Kyrylo Fesenko 

Injuries to Collins and Al Horford (pectoral) leave the Hawks with one true center, Zaza Pachulia. Coach Larry Drew said the team would look into signing a free-agent center to a 10-day contract. “We are going to be playing guys out of position, moving guys around,” Drew said. “It’s an adjustment we are going to have to make until we bring in another big body.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Larry Drew 
 

» Saturday, February 4 2012

The Atlanta Hawks say reserve center Jason Collins will miss the next two weeks with a sprained left elbow. Collins, the primary backup to Zaza Pachulia with All-Star center Al Horford sidelined the next three months, was injured in Thursday’s home loss to Memphis. Washington Post

Atlanta Hawks, Injuries, Jason Collins 
 

» Friday, February 3 2012

The Hawks met Thursday with a representative for center Kenyon Martin, according to a person with knowledge of the team’s thinking. Martin, 34, averaged 8.6 points and 6.2 rebounds in 48 games for the Nuggets last season. The 11-year veteran signed a one-year deal to play in China with Xinjiang during the NBA lockout last summer. He is eligible to return to the NBA following the Chinese season in several weeks. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin 

Because he's been home for over a month, Martin has already met with several teams, including Atlanta on Thursday. He met with the Clippers in early January and was told to watch their games and see if he thinks he would fit in, according to a team source. Since then Clippers guard Chauncey Billups -- with whom Martin played in Denver -- has taken the lead in recruting him. "If the Clippers end up getting him, Chauncey should get all the credit," the source said. "Chauncey has been the guy talking to him, which is kind of ironic considering Chauncey wasn't happy when they claimed him. It shows you how much he's turned around." ESPN.com

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin 
 

» Thursday, February 2 2012

The Hawks met Thursday with a representative for center Kenyon Martin, according to a person with knowledge of the team’s thinking. Martin, 34, averaged 8.6 points and 6.2 rebounds in 48 games for the Nuggets last season. The 11-year veteran signed a one-year deal to play in China with Xinjiang during the NBA lockout last summer. He is eligible to return to the NBA following the Chinese season in several weeks. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin 

The Hawks have used a combination of Zaza Pachulia, Jason Collins and Ivan Johnson at center since the loss of Al Horford last month to a torn pectoral muscle. While the Hawks are 9-2 in the 11 games without Horford, teams with dominant big men can present problems. Martin (6-foot-9, 240) could help in that regard. The Hawks could probably only offer Martin the veteran minimum in salary. They do offer a team that has made the playoffs the past four seasons, including three straight trips to the Eastern Conference semifinals. They are currently third in the conference behind the Bulls and Heat. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Martin's list of suitors also includes Knicks, Lakers, Spurs. NBA may make a Denver sign-and-trade an unlikely scenario, sources say. Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin 
 

» Wednesday, February 1 2012

Martin, 34, has visited with as many as five teams over the past two weeks and has another meeting scheduled Wednesday, sources said. He averaged 8.6 points and 6.2 rebounds in 48 games with the Nuggets last season. Martin wants to join a winning team that gives him consistent minutes. Yahoo! Sports

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin 

“He’s a veteran guy who knows how to win at a high level and in a playoff environment,” one NBA general manager said. “He also plays multiple positions. If you get him to a situation where he can be an Antonio McDyess-type of guy, that’s a heck of a guy to add to your roster.” Yahoo! Sports

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin 
 

» Monday, January 30 2012

As the struggling Knicks await the returns of Carmelo Anthony and Baron Davis from injury, they remain alive in the Kenyon Martin Sweepstakes. Andy Miller, Martin’s agent, reiterated by text Monday that Martin will make his decision “by week’s end.” The former Net and Denver Nugget is considering the Knicks, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks. ZagsBlog.com

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Carmelo Anthony, Kenyon Martin 

Would Make Sense: Atlanta: With Al Horford out for the season the Hawks need someone in the middle, and Kaman would certainly help. But New Orleans would have to take at least some salary back -- like Zaza Pachulia, who has a year left on his deal -- or, maybe, Marvin Williams, along with an expiring contract like Kirk Hinrich's and Atlanta's first-round pick -- which wouldn't be that good, given the Hawks' likelihood to be in the playoffs. But the Hawks have been reluctant to get anywhere near the luxury tax, and unless they were just renting Kaman for the rest of this season, it would be hard to re-sign him and avoid exceeding the threshold next year. NBA.com

Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Chris Kaman 

Williams said the Hornets dropped the ball by not re-signing free agent shooting guard Willie Green, who played against New Orleans for the first time Sunday night since signing a one-year deal with the Hawks last month. Green came off the bench and scored 16 points in the Hawks’ 94-72 rout of the Hornets in front of 14, 962 at the New Orleans Arena. “He was somebody I was in contact with, and we were waiting for the right time,” Williams said. “If I could do it over again, I’d probably would have pressed the issue more. “Once I realized he was going to Atlanta, we had everything set up to sign him the next day. It was crushing because he can play.” Before accepting the Hawks’ offer, Green said he was under the impression the Hornets were going in a different direction. “I don’t know where things fell apart,” Green said. “That’s all I can tell you about that situation. Those are my guys, Monty and Dell, but I know that’s a tough situation losing Chris Paul and David West. It was an eye-opener for everybody to see what happened, but that’s the business of the NBA.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Willie Green 
 

» Sunday, January 29 2012

Jeff Teague will start at point guard for the Hawks tonight against the Hornets. Teague said he felt “fine” despite the sprained ankle that limited him during Friday’s win against Pistons. “Jeff is a go,” coach Larry Drew said before the game. “He was moving around on it pretty good yesterday. He hasn’t mentioned that it is bothering him to the point that we have to limit him. We’ll keep an eye on him. Right now, he is a full go.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Jeff Teague 
 
 
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