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Jenkins out versus Heat, Bobcats

John Jenkins will not be making the Hawks' road trip for the first two games of the exhibition season against the Heat and Bobcats. The guard was experiencing lower back spasms at Sunday's practice. He participated in some of the drill work but stayed behind when the team left for ...

Some things gleaned from open scrimmage

Here is an abbreviated version of my story from the Hawks open scrimmage to give you an idea of some of the takeaways. * The Hawks are going to run and spread the floor. Coach Mike Budenholzer has preached movement, both ball and people, during camp. “There was some sloppiness ...

Training camp report - UGA trip successful

The Hawks finished their three-day, five-practice stay at the University of Georgia Thursday. Coach Mike Budenholzer was pleased with the decision to start training camp on the road. The focus was as much to instill a philosophy as to install a playbook. "It’s been a great camp," Budenholzer said. "I ...

Al Horford is among the familiar faces at Hawks camp.

Training camp report - Practice concludes at UGA

Vivlamore reporting from Athens. The Hawks held their final practice on the campus of the University of Georgia and boarded a bus back to Atlanta Thursday. All 20 players participated in drills. Lou Williams (torn ACL) continues his rehab and did not take part in five-on-five drills and scrimmages. I ...

LeBron the worldwide leader in jersey sales

The NBA released the list of 2012-13 season top jersey sales worldwide Thursday. Here are several lists. No Hawks players appear. (Kind of strange Joe Johnson is No. 15). Top 15 Selling Jerseys Worldwide for the 2012-13 season:                     LeBron James, Miami Heat Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ...

Elton Brand works against Al Horford as the Hawks open training camp Tuesday in Athens.

Training camp report - Defense is non-negotiable

Vivlamore reporting from Athens. Here is your training camp report from Day 2. The starting unit of Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver, DeMarre Carroll, Paul Millsap and Al Horford remained mostly the same during the brief scrimmages I was able to watch. I did see Jared Cunningham getting some run with ...

"I’m here to play but I’m also here to see [they young players] succeed as well," says Elton Brand (42).

Media day quotes

“At the end of the day there were some great situations and it was a tough decision, but we wanted to be in Atlanta and we wanted to help build what Danny started to build last year. If I were to build a team, I would try to do it the same way. To be a part of that, it makes basketball bigger than just going out there and playing.” - Kyle Korver on decision to re-sign with Hawks

Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer talks to reporters following NBA basketball training camp in Athens. “I think our strength is our basketball I.Q. The players that are returning, I feel like we have a group that really knows how to play basketball, who are competitors and high-basketball I.Q. type guys," says the new Hawks coach.

Hawks open training camp

The Atlanta Hawks open training camp with a workout session Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, in Athens, Ga.

Training camp report - Korver, Carroll with first unit

Vivlamore reporting from Athens. The Hawks opened training camp today with a workout at the Coliseum Training Facility on the campus of the University of Georgia (quite an impressive building I might add). They went from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will go again in a closed session from ...

Atlanta Hawks forward Adonis Thomas waits for his next interview during media day Monday, September 30, 2013, in Atlanta.

Hawks media day

Atlanta Hawks open training camp with media session Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks Elton Brand greets a reporter during media day Monday, September 30, 2013, in Atlanta.

Training camp opens with media day

Here we go. The Hawks 2013-14 season gets underway today with media day at Philips Arena starting at 3 p.m. Coach Mike Budenholzer and all 20 players on the training camp roster will be available. I spoke to all seven of the new roster additions throughout the offseason but let ...

Hawks tickets go on sale

Hawks single-game tickets for the first half of the season will go on sale to the general public Monday.Tickets will be available for games played through Jan. 10. Single-game tickets for the second half of the season will go on sale Dec. 4.Tickets are available, again this season with no ...

Hawks' single-game tickets, through games Jan. 10, 2014, will go on sale to the general public Monday. The second half of the season will go on sale starting Dec. 4.

Hawks single-game tickets on sale Monday

A big thanks to MC Michael Cunningham for covering the Danny Ferry press conference Thursday as I underwent my shoulder surgery. Here is the link to his story (subscriber content). I won’t miss any more time during my recovery although it’ll be slow going typing one-handed for a while. No ...

Adonis Thomas gets training camp invitation

Adonis Thomas received a training camp invitation from the Hawks. That brings the final roster to 20 players when practices begin Tuesday. Thomas, a 6-foot-7 guard/forward out of Memphis, was part of the Hawks’ Las Vegas Summer League team. He played in three games and averaged 1.3 points and 9.7 ...

"We have a lot of new faces but I think if we want to get to where we want to get to, and be successful," says Hawks' Al Horford.

Q and A with Al Horford

I sat down with Al Horford for a wide-ranging interview today. I will use some of our discussion in a couple of upcoming stories. However, I thought I would share the entire interview because he had some interesting things to say about such things as the new roster, his own ...

James Johnson gets training camp invite

The Hawks have extended a non-roster training camp invitation to forward James Johnson. The agency Priority Sports tweeted the news of a contract earlier this week, but I have confirmed with the Hawks that Johnson received a camp invitation and not a guaranteed deal. He also reportedly had work outs ...

No timeline on Lou Williams' return

Hawks training camp begins in 11 days – on Oct. 1 – and the team has no timeline on the return of Lou Williams from a torn ACL. According to team officials, Williams is progressing well with his right knee injury. However, he has not yet been given medical clearance ...

Damien Wilkins played 52 games for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2010-11 season.

Wilkins gets training camp invitation

Add Damien Wilkins to the list of former Hawks who will be in training camp. Wilkins, who played 52 games for the team during the 2010-11 season, will be a non-roster invite when camp begins Oct. 1. Wilkins joins former Hawks player Royal Ivey, who agreed to an invitation Wednesday, ...

Ivey a training camp invite of Hawks

We interupt this vacation for a small piece of news. Former Hawks draft pick Royal Ivey will be in training camp as a non-roster invitee. Ivey, a second-round selection in 2004, played for the Hawks for three seasons. He appeared in 188 games and averaged 3.4 points and 1.2 assists ...

Hawks center Gustavo Ayon dons a sombrero, celebrating Mexico's 91-89 victory over Puerto Rico Wednesday in the FIBA Americas Tournament championship game in Caracas, Venezuela. Ayon was named the title game MVP.

Ayon named MVP in Mexico's FIBA Americas title

Newly acquired Hawks center Gustavo Ayon was named MVP of the FIBA Americas Tournament Wednesday after leading Mexico to a 91-89 victory over Puerto Rico in the championship game. Ayon had 20 points and 16 rebounds in the title clinching game. He also had 24 points and 12 rebounds in ...

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Johnson out to prove he is NBA player with Hawks

James Johnson has something to prove. The former first-round pick has played for three teams in his four NBA seasons.

Hawks a work in progress at open scrimmage

Less than a week into training camp — with a new coach, roster and system — the Hawks put their wares on public display Saturday.

Hawks learn philosophy, playbook during stint at UGA

The Hawks’ decision to start training camp on the road was as much to instill a philosophy as to install a playbook.

DeMarre Carroll welcomes his opportunity to start

DeMarre Carroll enters his fifth season playing for his fifth team. His stop in Atlanta promises to be different.