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The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Shelvin Mack for the remainder of the season, Hawks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Danny Ferry announced Tuesday. The 6'3", 215-pound point guard has played in nine games with the Hawks, averaging 2.6 points and 1.2 assists in 6.7 minutes (.409 FG%, .444 3FG%, .500 FT%). NBA.com

Atlanta Hawks, Shelvin Mack 

The Hawks are in discussions to sign reserve point guard Shelvin Mack for the remainder of the season following the expiration of his second 10-day contract Tuesday. Mack’s current contract would expire in the middle of their current four-game road trip. Mack, signed out of the NBA Development League this month, has appeared in eight games for the Hawks. He is averaging 1.6 points and 0.7 assists in 5.3 minutes. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Shelvin Mack 

Zaza Pachulia did not accompany the Hawks on the road trip as he continues to rehabilitate a sore right Achilles. Pachulia remains out indefinitely with the injury that will have cost him 21 games, including the past 15, by the time the Hawks return home. A decision on Pachulia’s status for the remainder of the regular-season could come next week. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Injuries, Zaza Pachulia 

Chris Vivlamore: Hawks are in discussions about signing PG Shelvin Mack for remainder of season. Second 10-day expires Tuesday. #ATLHawks Twitter @ajchawks

Atlanta Hawks, Shelvin Mack 

Chris Vivlamore: Hawks' Josh Smith has attempted a career-high 172 3-pointers this season. 18 more than previous high. #ATLHawks Twitter @ajchawks

Atlanta Hawks, Josh Smith 

An Atlanta Hawks cheerleader was removed from the court on a stretcher after falling and hitting her head and neck during Monday night’s game. The Hawks were hosting the Dallas Mavericks at Philips Arena when the incident occurred. There was a brief delay in action between the third and fourth quarters after the cheerleader slipped and was injured during a routine. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Cheerleaders 

“Our best wishes are with the cheerleader who had the incident on the court,” coach Larry Drew said to start his postgame press conference. “She is doing well, from what I’m told. We are hoping that she is OK and are keeping things in perspective.” NBCSports.com

Atlanta Hawks, Larry Drew, Cheerleaders 

Atlanta Hawks cheerleader Kristen was seen tonight by physicians at Atlanta Medical Center and released following examination. NBA.com

Atlanta Hawks, Cheerleaders 

Sam Amico: League-wide whispers say Andrew Bynum could end up with Hawks next season. As for Sixers ... man, who knows? Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum 

Earl K. Sneed: Joking Carlisle on Dahntay: "I'm sure he'll be antagonizing the s--- out of me during the game." Dahntay: "I ain't got time for Rick." Twitter @EKS_MavsNBA

Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Dahntay Jones, Rick Carlisle 

Kobe Bryant is right ... Atlanta Hawks player Dahntay Jones is a dirty cheater who knew what he was doing when he hurt the Black Mamba on the court last week ... at least according to Lakers superfan Ice Cube. Cube -- decked out in Lakers gear -- was at LAX this weekend when we asked the rap legend about Kobe's claim that Jones cheap-shotted him during a fadeaway jumper last week ... causing Bryant to injure his ankle. "It's kinda whack when you gotta cheat to win," Cube said ... saying, "But [Kobe's] a champ, he'll come back. That ankle will be strong." TMZ.com

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Ice Cube, Dahntay Jones 

Dahntay Jones joined The Dan Patrick Show to talk about his play at the end of the Hawks-Lakers game that injured Kobe Bryant, what the etiquette is for a defender when an offensive player takes a jumper, what he makes of the NBA saying they would have called a foul during that play, his history with Kobe Bryant, whether he has tried to reach out to Bryant since the incident, and whether he is surprised by the amount of attention the play has received. His take on the play that injured Kobe Bryant: “It’s the same take as it was after the game. I just tried to make the best basketball play possible. At that point in time, my role was to try to get a stop for our team and I just tried to get close enough to contest the shot and try to make him see a body instead of having a wide open look at the basket.” Sports Radio Interviews

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Dahntay Jones 

On his history with Kobe Bryant: “We really don’t have a history. We had two incidents that happened in a playoff series but there have been many games in between there where nothing has happened, period. I have a lot of respect for him, his career and what he’s done. I don’t have any problems with him at all.” It sounds like there is a little more to this with Kobe talking about Revenge, doesn’t it? “He’s a competitor and I guess in this situation he feels like he was wronged and he is upset about it. There’s no bad blood and there haven’t been any situations where we have gotten into it in any manner, except for the one incident in the Western Conference Finals.” Sports Radio Interviews

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Dahntay Jones 

Devin Harris started a third straight game at point guard Sunday against the Nets. According to coach Larry Drew the decision is based on Harris’ recent play and the condition of Jeff Teague’s sprained left ankle. Harris averaged 16 points, 6 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in the previous two games, victories over the Lakers and Suns. Harris started against the Lakers as Teague missed the first game of his pro career due to injury. “He really starts the game with a lot of energy, which I really like,” Drew said. “He really pushes it and attacks the rim. So, we are going to stay with it for right now. I’m not saying it’s going to be permanent but for right now we are going to stay with it.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Devin Harris, Larry Drew, Jeff Teague 

Some players are upset with Dahntay Jones for the play that injured Kobe Bryant. Here's one strongly worded text: Dahntay Jones insists he didn't intentionally injure Kobe Bryant during Wednesday's game, when Bryant landed on Jones' foot after attempting a game-tying shot. However, there are some players who blame Jones for the injury and who have been very critical of him. Here's what one anonymous player texted me: "What's up with Dahntay Jones? It's f***ed up what he did. He needs a huge fine and suspension. He can't be hurting guys, man." Jones wasn't fined or suspended for the controversial play. In fact, he wasn't even called for a foul. However, on Thursday, the NBA released a statement saying that officials should have called a foul on the play and granted Bryant two free throws. Sulia

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Dahntay Jones 

In free agency news, word is the Hawks’ first priority will be to keep unrestricted free agents Josh Smith and Kyle Korver during the off-season. If it proves too costly, the Hawks will shop one (or both) in a sign-and-trade. FOXSports Ohio

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Trade, Kyle Korver, Josh Smith 

Atlanta Hawks: The Hawks have signed guard Shelvin Mack to a second 10-day contract. #ATLHawks Twitter @ATLHawks

Atlanta Hawks, Shelvin Mack 

What changes offensively, with your positioning and shot selection, when you play at the three? Josh Smith: I'm more in the corners when I play the three. It's kind of like, you have to gauge what you have to do to be successful for the ballclub. When I'm at the three I try to slash a little bit and get some easy buckets in the paint, which opens up my perimeter game. If I have to knock down the open three point basket I try to shoot it with confidence. When you're playing at the three you're going to have possessions where it's going to call for you to take the open shot. You have to be able to space the floor and not clog it up for everyone else. Peachtree Hoops

Atlanta Hawks, Josh Smith 

You've become one of the better passers out of the post. What do you look for when the double comes to know where to go with the pass? JS: Just being aware of the situation, taking my time. Normally teams come on the bounce, so I try to not really rush into my moves and see what the defense is going to do, and if they don't come I try to go quick and be efficient in my moves. When you're at the four and Al's at the five, you run the four/five pick-and-roll as well as anyone as well as hitting Al on the slipped pin-downs, can you talk about the chemistry ya'll have with the hi-low game and why that works so well? JS: We're just trying to get each other involved in the game. Nothing's better than an easy basket, and we try to reward each other whenever we can on easy jump shots or easy dump downs. The game is so hard, they pile in on us in the paint on post-ups and try to make it hard for us to score whenever we have the ball on the perimeter. So we just try to make it a little easier on each other, and just looking for each other to open our games up and give us easy looks. Peachtree Hoops

Atlanta Hawks, Josh Smith 

There is a good chance the Hawks will sign reserve point guard Shelvin Mack to another 10-day contract after his first deal expires Sunday. The Hawks play at the Nets on Sunday. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Shelvin Mack