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Smokin' Joe Johnson Leads Atlanta Hawks in OT Win Over Portland Blazers

Atlanta Hawks' color analyst Dominique Wilkins said it all when he said late in the 4th quarter that "Joe Johnson was smokin'...

Written by Jack Bender about 12 days ago 76 reads 0 comments
Will LeBron James Sign with the Atlanta Hawks in 2010?

OK, this week LeBron James has made it crystal clear that he is no longer going to answer questions about his impending free agency in the huge NBA summer 2010 Lebron sweepstakes...

Written by Jack Bender about 16 days ago 639 reads 3 comments
10 Observations From the Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings Game

1. Either the traffic in Sacramento is terrible or the Kings' fans are staging a Cleveland Browns-type protest on a mid-week NBA game...

Written by Jack Bender about 23 days ago 171 reads 0 comments
Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards: Key Matchups

Tomorrow night, the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards square off in a big early season match up of two of the top three teams in the Southeast Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference...

Written by Jack Bender about about 1 month ago 118 reads 0 comments
How the Atlanta Hawks Will Win 55 Games

The Atlanta Hawks will win 55 games this season if... ...They Learn How to Win on the Road This team only won 16 road games during the 2008-09 season. The Hawks lost all five of their road playoff games...

Written by Jack Bender about about 1 month ago 135 reads 2 comments
Joe Johnson Turns Down Extension Offer From the Atlanta Hawks

Say it ain't so, Joe. According to reports, Joe Johnson has turned down the Atlanta Hawks offer of a contract extension believed to be for four years and $60 million...

Written by Jack Bender about 2 months ago 589 reads 5 comments
Fantasy Football: Five Quick Draft Tips

Fantasy drafts are similar to the old saying about the Thursday of a Major golf tournament. You cannot win your Fantasy League on draft night, but you might draft so badly that you are never a factor in your Fantasy League...

Written by Jack Bender about 3 months ago 1,746 reads 5 comments
Atlanta Hawks: 10 Must-See Home Games Before The All-Star Game

October 30—Washington Wizards The second game of the season shouldn't be that important, but this game is big for the Hawks. Washington is going to be the most improved team in the East in 2010...

Written by Jack Bender about 3 months ago 165 reads 2 comments
Inside the Mind of Atlanta Hawks Guard Joe Johnson

On June 1, I wrote up a very modest to-do list for Atlanta Hawks GM Rick Sund. He has taken that list to heart and has accomplished one of the best summers in the history of the Hawks franchise...

Written by Jack Bender about 3 months ago 355 reads 2 comments
Watt-Lanta: Who's Who in the ATL Sports Talk Radio War

There is a low-intensity conflict being waged between the two local sports talk radio stations in the city of Atlanta. Sports fans are the beneficiaries. Competition leads to improvement...

Written by Jack Bender about 4 months ago 236 reads 1 comments
Waiting for Amar'e Stoudemire: How the Atlanta Hawks' Offseason Hinges on STAT

In the Beckett play Waiting for Godot, the two characters are patiently waiting for Godot to show up. While waiting, they talk some and wonder what will happen when Godot shows up...

Written by Jack Bender about 4 months ago 984 reads 25 comments
Atlanta Hawks, Is Mr. Anderson our Neo?

David Anderson is coming. I woke up this morning to Atlanta sports talk station 790 the Zone, talking about the Atlanta Hawks 2002 NBA draft choice coming to the States to replace Zaza Pachulia...

Written by Jack Bender about 4 months ago 551 reads 0 comments
The State of the Atlanta Hawks on the First Day of NBA Free Agency

Today was July 1st, the first day of NBA free agency and the offseason moves are already in full swing. Reportedly, the Detroit Pistons have reached agreements with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva...

Written by Jack Bender about 5 months ago 731 reads 3 comments
With the 49th Pick the Atlanta Hawks Select...

What a great picture. Goran Suton hugging Tom Izzo? This might look good with Suton in a red Atlanta Hawks jersey hugging Izzo after a big win in Philips Arena in 2010. Okay, it is a dream, but Izzo almost took this job once...

Written by Jack Bender about 5 months ago 392 reads 3 comments
Atlanta Hawks: Trade Josh Smith and Lose AJC Writer Mark Bradley?

Atlanta Journal Constitution columnist Mark Bradley has reached into his proverbial sock and thrown the red challenge flag. I wish we could take him up on the offer...

Written by Jack Bender about 5 months ago 688 reads 18 comments
Atlanta Hawks, Please Don't Take Jeff Teague

Mr. Sund please do not take Jeff Teague. Please take Sam Young, or Eric Maynor, or even B.J. Mullens. The NBA is fantastic. Last night’s game between the LA Lakers and the Orlando Magic was as good as it gets in the NBA...

Written by Jack Bender about 5 months ago 862 reads 9 comments
Atlanta Hawks, Say Goodbye To Zaza Pachulia

Atlanta Hawks fans be prepared to say goodbye to Zaza Pachulia. The Hawks have to upgrade at this position and use the money slotted for Zaza to find a free agent that can help close the gap with the big dogs of the NBA Eastern Conference...

Written by Jack Bender about 5 months ago 680 reads 7 comments
Atlanta Hawks Notes: Mike Woodson Is Back, a Mike Bibby Sighting, and Draft Talk

With the excitement of the NBA Conference Finals getting started and the NBA Draft Lottery last night, Atlanta Hawks fans can be excused for missing major Hawks news. Head coach Mike Woodson is going to be back on the bench next season...

Written by Jack Bender about 6 months ago 377 reads 3 comments
Atlanta Hawks' GM Rick Sund's Summer To Do List

While watching the Houston Rockets Luis Scola play with his hair on fire, in a big Game 6 win, I realized just how meekly the Atlanta Hawks played against the Cavaliers...

Written by Jack Bender about 6 months ago 476 reads 18 comments
Hawks-Cavs: Are There Any Positives for Hawks' Fans

What can I say; I am transplant Northerner who has become a Hawks’ fan. I watched probably 70 percent of their games on television this year and would have watched more if not for family considerations...

Written by Jack Bender about 6 months ago 182 reads 9 comments
Hawks-Cavaliers: Player Matchups from Atlanta's Perspective

The city of Atlanta, its fans, and the Hawks are taking a beating today. The playoff series against the Heat is being called the worst seven-game series of all time...

Written by Jack Bender about 6 months ago 261 reads 2 comments
Hawks-Heat: Five Offensive Keys for the Hawks to Win Game 5

1. Mo and Flip have to play big. If Marvin Williams does not play, the Hawks are going with a seven-man rotation with Mo in the starting lineup and Flip off the bench...

Written by Jack Bender about 7 months ago 78 reads 0 comments
Hawks-Heat: Will Joe Johnson Step Up?

While watching the level of play in last night's Houston Rockets versus Portland Trail Blazers game, I was struck by how different the emotional level is in the Hawks-Heat playoff series...

Written by Jack Bender about 7 months ago 109 reads 1 comments
Hawks-Heat: Soaring Hawks Must Stay Grounded In Game Two

Hopefully, Mike Woodson and his coaching staff have been able to bring the soaring Hawks back down to Earth after Sunday’s big win...

Written by Jack Bender about 7 months ago 99 reads 0 comments
Atlanta Hawks Playoffs: Five Keys to Beat the Miami Heat

The Atlanta Hawks have earned their playoff berth and playoff seeding this season. Unlike last season, no one can say that they backed into the 2009 playoffs. This team is firmly entrenched as the fourth best team in the Eastern Conference...

Written by Jack Bender about 7 months ago 508 reads 6 comments

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Jack Bender Article Archive

Smokin' Joe Johnson Leads Atlanta Hawks in OT Win Over Portland Blazers

Will LeBron James Sign with the Atlanta Hawks in 2010?

10 Observations From the Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings Game

Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards: Key Matchups

How the Atlanta Hawks Will Win 55 Games

Joe Johnson Turns Down Extension Offer From the Atlanta Hawks

Fantasy Football: Five Quick Draft Tips

Atlanta Hawks: 10 Must-See Home Games Before The All-Star Game

Inside the Mind of Atlanta Hawks Guard Joe Johnson

Watt-Lanta: Who's Who in the ATL Sports Talk Radio War

Waiting for Amar'e Stoudemire: How the Atlanta Hawks' Offseason Hinges on STAT

Atlanta Hawks, Is Mr. Anderson our Neo?

The State of the Atlanta Hawks on the First Day of NBA Free Agency

With the 49th Pick the Atlanta Hawks Select...

Atlanta Hawks: Trade Josh Smith and Lose AJC Writer Mark Bradley?

Atlanta Hawks, Please Don't Take Jeff Teague

Atlanta Hawks, Say Goodbye To Zaza Pachulia

Atlanta Hawks Notes: Mike Woodson Is Back, a Mike Bibby Sighting, and Draft Talk

Atlanta Hawks' GM Rick Sund's Summer To Do List

Hawks-Cavs: Are There Any Positives for Hawks' Fans

Hawks-Cavaliers: Player Matchups from Atlanta's Perspective

Hawks-Heat: Five Offensive Keys for the Hawks to Win Game 5

Hawks-Heat: Will Joe Johnson Step Up?

Hawks-Heat: Soaring Hawks Must Stay Grounded In Game Two

Atlanta Hawks Playoffs: Five Keys to Beat the Miami Heat

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