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Hawks receive 14,000 RSVPs to open practice

Hawks’ Al Horford and Paul Millsap pose for a portrait during the team’s annual Media Day at the Philips Arena practice court on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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Credit: Curtis Compton

Hawks’ Al Horford and Paul Millsap pose for a portrait during the team’s annual Media Day at the Philips Arena practice court on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
By Chris Vivlamore
Sept 30, 2015

The Hawks have received more than 14,000 RSVPs for Saturday’s open practice at Philips Arena.

The workout, which begins at 11 a.m., is open to the public but fans were asked to RSVP at the team website. Merchandise featuring the Hawks’ new color scheme and logos will be available for purchase. There will also be fan activity stations on the arena concourse.

The practice is be the first time for fans to see the new roster and new court design. The team released a rendering of the court earlier this month.

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