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Atlanta Hawks Signed Center Etan Thomas | Thu 2 Sep

The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. The 6-foot-10 Thomas spent most of his career with the Washington Wizards but finished last season with Oklahoma City. He’s averaged 5.8 point and 4.8 rebounds per game.
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Al Horford Hasn’t Heard About Extension | Thu 2 Sep

Indications are that the Atlanta Hawks plan to make an aggressive push to sign Al Horford to an extension but that process hasn’t started. “I haven’t heard anything yet,” Horford said. “I think anything will start coming once training camp gets going.”
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Hawks Officially Reach Buyout For Pape Sy | Thu 2 Sep

It’s now official, Pape Sy will play next season for the Hawks. While one year remained on his contract, the French point guard, drafted by the Hawks in the 53rd position last June, has finally found an agreement with his French club, according to L’Equipe.
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Etan Thomas Signed Friday At The Lastest | Thu 2 Sep

Free-agent center Etan Thomas’ manager Carlisle Sealy confirms to Jorge Sierra of Hoopshype.com the 6-foot-10 will take physicals for the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Pending results of physicals, Etan Thomas will be signing Friday morning at the latest.
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Pape Sy Very Close To Joining The Hawks | Wed 1 Sep

Contrary to reports, Pape Sy has not yet reached a buyout agreement with Le Havre. His coach, Jean-Manuel Sousa, denied rumors to newspaper L’Equipe. “Since Saturday we have been waiting for documents from Atlanta to formalize everything,” he said.
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No Buyout Agreement For Guard Pape Sy | Tue 31 Aug

According to Michael Cunningham of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the report saying Pape Sy reached a buyout agreement with Le Havre is inaccurate. It still could happen, and soon, but there are some significant financial issues to work out.
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The Hawks Rebuffed Offers For Crawford | Tue 31 Aug

Michael Cunningham is told at least three teams inquired about Crawford’s availability before the pay-me-or-trade-me news came out but were rebuffed by the Hawks. He’s got to think Sund will try to re-establish those talks now and listen to any offers.
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TBS Dropped Its Appeal Over Hawks Sale | Tue 31 Aug

TBS has dropped its appeal of a judge’s order that required the company to pay a Texas businessman $281 million over the sale of the Hawks and Thrashers. David McDavid accused the company of cheating him out of buying the pro basketball team.
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Extension Before Halloween For Horford? | Mon 30 Aug

Al Horford can become a restricted free agent at season’s end. Hawks would prefer he not test the market because they know full well he’d be coveted from sea to shining sea. If any Hawk is apt to receive a contract extension before Halloween, it’s Horfy.
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Crawford’s Agent Will Meet With Hawks | Mon 30 Aug

According to sources, Crawford’s agent will meet with Rick Sund this week to discuss Crawford’s future in Atlanta. With the Hawks having signed Joe Johnson to a maximum deal in July, Crawford is the lone core Hawks player not signed beyond this season.
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Hawks Still Negotiating Pape Sy’s Buyout | Sun 29 Aug

It’s still possible Pape Sy will join the Hawks for 2010-11. Sy is set to report to camp for French club Le Havre but the Hawks and Sy’s representative are still talking about a buyout of the final year of Sy’s contract. Hawks selected Sy in the second round.
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Ethan Thomas Closer To Sign With Hawks | Sun 29 Aug

Free agent Etan Thomas is close to signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, one source told HoopsHype.com. The outspoken nine-year veteran averaged 3.3 ppg and 2.8 rpg in limited playing time with the Oklahoma City Thunder last season.
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Jamal Crawford Wants Ginobili’s Contract | Sat 28 Aug

In determining his market value, Jamal Crawford likely is looking to contracts signed by fellow veteran reserve guards Manu Ginobili, Jason Terry and Ben Gordon. Ginobili signed a three-year extension with San Antonio in April that’s worth about $39 million.
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Extension Or Trade For Jamal Crawford | Sat 28 Aug

Jamal Crawford plans to ask for a trade if he is not given an extension in the near future, a source close to him told FanHouse. Crawford’s is not the only situation at hand for Hawks GM Rick Sund, who must also decide whether to lock up forward Al Horford.
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Hawks Still Interested In Elson, Skinner… | Tue 24 Aug

Another free-agent center off the board for the Hawks as Kwame Brown joined up with Charlotte. That narrows down the list of free-agent centers the Hawks are known to have some degree of interest in to Francisco Elson, Brian Skinner and Josh Boone.
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Pape Sy Situation To Be Solved This Week | Tue 17 Aug

There should be a resolution to the Pape Sy situation this week. He’s looking for a buyout from Le Havre of the top French league. “I like his size,” Atlanta Hawks’ coach Larry Drew said. “He’s really strong on the drive. We will try to get him in here for camp.”
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Hawks Are Not Interested In Earl Boykins | Tue 17 Aug

Michael Cunningham figured maybe the Atlanta Hawks wanted to bring Earl Boykins to camp as some kind of insurance, so I checked it out. I was told there’s nothing to it, that it’s a “crazy rumor” and that the Hawks are still focused on adding a big man.
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Larry Drew: Hawks Won’t Be Predictable | Tue 17 Aug

As a head coach, Larry Drew hopes to develop a drastically different offensive identity for the Hawks. “Now when you talk about defending us, you are not talking about locking in on certain guys in the same spots,” Drew said. “We won’t be as predictable.”
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Hawks Have Reached Out To Earl Boykins | Tue 17 Aug

The Atlanta Hawks have reached out to free agent veteran Earl Boykins, confirmed a league source to RealGM. Boykins helped stabilize a tumultuous season for the Washington Wizards, appearing in 67 games and averaging 14.2 points per 36 minutes.