The Atlanta Hawks

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Al Horford changed tunes and is not expecting to play in the playoffs at all.

Hawks' Horford: 'Think I'm out for playoffs'

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Al Horford will miss the first round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics. If the Hawks survive into the next around, Horford may suit up.

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Atlanta forward Josh Smith, who left Tuesday’s game against Boston with a sprained left knee, was diagnosed with a strained left tendon and is status is day-to-day.

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The Atlanta Hawks have announced that head coach Larry Drew will be back for the 2012-2013 NBA Season as the Hawks picked up the option for Drew.

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The Atlanta Hawks are currently not negotiating for a contract extension for Josh Smith.

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It is reported that the Atlanta Hawks will bring in Sergiy Gladyr for next season. Gladyr was a lottery pick of the Hawks in the 2009 NBA Draft. Reports also indicate that the Hawks are willing to buyout Gladyr's contract with the latter's club, Manresa.

It is expected that Gladyr will play in the NBA Summer League.

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A good read on what the Atlanta Hawks are planning in the coming NBA Draft. An interview with Assistant GM Dave Pendergraft.

Atlanta Hawks: Assistant GM Dave Pendergraft on the draft

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Rumors around the internet suggests that the Atlanta Hawks are seeking a back-up shooting guard as well as a sixth man scorer either through trade or free agency. It is also reported that forward Josh Smith and Marvin Williams are available for trade for forward or bigman that could bolster their front-court.

One such target in the free agent market is swingman Alonzo Gee, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season.

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Hawks, Ferry in talks about GM position

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks are in talks with Danny Ferry and could be close to reaching an agreement to hire the San Antonio executive as general manager.

In a statement released to the Associated Press on Sunday night, the Hawks confirmed they have "reached out" to Ferry, also the former Cleveland general manager.

"As we continue to evaluate our franchise and look to build a championship caliber organization, we reached out to Danny Ferry," the Hawks said. "We are engaged in conversation regarding the Atlanta Hawks and our basketball operations. As the situation evolves, we will update at the appropriate time."

Hawks general manager Rick Sund's contract expires at the end of June. Sund did not return messages to the Associated Press on Saturday and Sunday.

Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr. told the Associated Press last month he hoped the 61-year-old Sund would continue as general manager.

Hawks co-owner Bruce Levenson declined comment Sunday. Gearon did not return messages on Sunday.

Asked Sunday night about Sund's status, including a possible continued role as an adviser, Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche said in an email reply: "No details regarding that at this time."

Ferry became the Spurs' vice president of basketball operations in 2010. As Cleveland's GM from 2005-10, he led the Cavs through the most successful period in their history.

The NBA Draft is Thursday. It is not known if the Hawks are hoping to reach an agreement with Ferry in time to direct the draft.

Ferry also has been linked to a possible position with Philadelphia.

After advancing to the second round of the playoffs three straight years, the Hawks were eliminated in the first round by Boston this year.

The Hawks have exercised their option on coach Larry Drew's contract for next season but did not offer a new deal.

Atlanta finished 40-26, drawing praise from Sund for an "outstanding job," despite being without All-Star center Al Horford for all but 11 games of the regular season. Horford returned in Game 4 of the Celtics series.

The Hawks will return an experienced nucleus of Horford, six-time All-Star Joe Johnson and Josh Smith, who is entering the final year of his contract. Marvin Williams, point guard Jeff Teague and backup center Pachulia also are under contract.

The other nine players are free agents, leaving much work to be done by the general manager.

-CBSSports

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The Atlanta Hawks named Danny Ferry general manager and president of basketball operations.

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It is reported that the Atlanta Hawks are interested in Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Hawks are offering the 23rd pick in the draft alongside Josh Smith and Jeff Teague.

The Hawks drafted Gasol in the 2001 draft but traded Gasol's rights to the Vancouver Grizzlies.

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It is reported that the Atlanta Haws are in discussion of a potential trade that will send star Joe Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for expiring contracts.

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The Atlanta Hawks receive Jordan Farmar, Johan Petro, Anthony Morrow and Jordan Williams along with DeShawn Stevenson (Sign and trade) and a protected 2013 pick from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Joe Johnson.

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The Atlanta Hawks have received point guard Devin Harris from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Marvin Williams.

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The Atlanta Hawks have extended a qualifying offer to forward Ivan Johnson.