7 HRS AGO - Episode 39 is here! Media Day has come and gone for the Atlanta Hawks, and on this fine Tuesday, we break it down on Episode 39 of the Locked on Hawks podcast. Topics include the following: Paul Millsap faced the media to talk about his injury status, but before that, Mike Budenholzer provided more information than we previously had Rebounding has been an issue (to say the least) for the Hawks in recent years and, as you may expect, Budenholzer was asked about the Dwight Howard addition and how that factors in to improvement there How will the offense change with Howard in the middle? Budenholzer illuminates with a (very) positive response If you enjoy what you hear on today’s show, please help us out and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and, if you are can, leave us a glowing (i.e. five-star) review. This podcast can also be found on Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and Google Play, as well as on our host site of AudioBoom. Tell your friends about the podcast and make it a point to check Collapse

1 DAY AGO - The head coach kicked off Media Day and we were there. Mike Budenholzer took to the podium to present the semi-annual “State of the Union” address for the Atlanta Hawks and the head coach was the first to speak with reporters on Media Day. As you may expect, he tackled a number of subjects, and we will get to them in some detail in this space. First, Budenholzer offered this opening statement: “I feel like this season presents our organization a tremendous opportunity. We have significant continuity coming back while also making significant changes to our roster. I think that's a pretty rare and unique situation in our league. As an organization, we're constantly embracing ways to improve everything we do, from coaching to scouting to training and, obviously, our roster. As the coach, to have 11 returning players and then also make significant additions, is very unique and exciting for me.” Dwight Howard and Dennis Schröder First on the agenda (after said statement) was a prompt Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Hello, Media Day! Happy Monday! It is also, of course, Media Day for the 2016-2017 Atlanta Hawks and before we get to the actual interactions, we provide a preparatory podcast for your listening pleasure. Topics include the following: The Hawks come in at No. 12 in ESPN’s preseason power rankings. Too high? Too low? (Gasp) Appropriate? Mike Budenholzer said glowing things about Atlanta’s defense and that makes perfect sense Injury updates for Tiago Splitter and Jarrett Jack. One is very encouraging. The other... not so much. ESPN RPM projections treat the Hawks like a playoff team now. ARE YOU HAPPY? The players we are most interested to watch in the early going this season If you enjoy what you hear on today’s episode, please help us out and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and, if you are can, leave us a fantastic (i.e. five-star) review. This podcast can also be found on Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and Google Play, as well as on our host site of AudioBoom. Tell your friends about Collapse

4 DAYS AGO - Some preseason respect from the worldwide leader. The good people of Las Vegas anointed the Atlanta Hawks as the team to beat in Southeast Division (by proxy) in setting the team’s over/under higher than any other squad among the quintet. While that proclamation may seem a touch off the mark to some (myself included), ESPN’s Marc Stein echoes that sentiment in his preseason NBA power rankings. Stein is a veteran of the power rankings games, taking the responsibility for ESPN for many years, and he pegs Atlanta at No. 12 overall: We're all on the same quest in the East. We're all on the lookout for a team or two that can legitimately prevent a third successive Cleveland trip to the Finals that again looks like such an inevitability. Nominating the Hawks to do just that means you think Dwight Howard and a promoted Dennis Schroder can give Atlanta more than Al Horford and Jeff Teague did. We're trying to talk ourselves into it. In addition to having relative positive thoughts about Collapse

4 DAYS AGO - Happy Friday, y’all. It’s Friday and we wrap up your week with Episode 37 of the Locked on Hawks podcast. In this episode, we finish up a full week of positional previews and topics include the following: Paul Millsap is hurt and that isn’t ideal. How long will he be out? Will it affect the regular season? Should we be terrified at this point? Edy Tavares is a fan favorite, but can he really play? Mike Muscala has a non-guaranteed contract. Does that automatically make him the first option when the roster cuts down to 15? Tiago Splitter was never healthy in an Atlanta Hawks uniform. If and when he is, what can fans expect? Dwight Howard is at the center of everything. Let’s explore the possibilities. If you enjoy what you hear on today’s show, please do us a solid and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and, if you are willing, leave us an overly glowing (i.e. five-star) review. This podcast can also be found on Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and Google Play, as well as on our host Collapse

5 DAYS AGO - ATLANTA -- Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap recently underwent a preventative procedure to reduce mild swelling in his Collapse

5 DAYS AGO - It’s Thursday and here is Episode 36. Take a listen! Happy Thursday! The work week is nearly over and Episode 36 of the Locked on Hawks podcast is here. Today’s show continues a full week of position previews and we break down the porward forward spot. Topics include the following: Over/unders are here! Over/unders are here! We briefly talk about Atlanta’s number... with a tease to the future. Kris Humphries was a weird signing. Is he actually a power forward? What will he look like over a full season in Atlanta? Mike Scott had a “breakout” performance a year ago but faces more competition for playing time in 2016-2017. Can he stand out? Paul Millsap is unequivocally awesome. That is all. If you enjoy what you hear on today’s episode, please do us a big favor and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and, if you are willing, leave us an overly glowing (i.e. five-star) review. This podcast can also be found on Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and Google Play, as well as on our host site of Collapse

6 DAYS AGO - The Atlanta Dream open play in the WNBA Playoffs Wednesday night but will be without one of their best players The Atlanta Dream open play in the WNBA Playoffs Wednesday night with a first-round matchup against the Seattle Storm. Atlanta finished as the No. 6 seed and will play a one-game elimination as part of the WNBA's new playoff format. The Dream were dealt a big blow on Tuesday when the league announced that Tiffany Hayes would be suspended for Wednesday's playoff game after picking up her seventh technical foul of the season in Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Lynx. Hayes has been a key contributor for the Dream this season averaging a career-best 15 points per game on 44 percent shooting. She averaged 17.5 points in three matcuhups against Seattle this season. Atlanta and Seattle enter the postseason heading in opposite directions. The Dream dropped three of their final four games to fall from fourth to sixth in the standings. Seattle won five of their last six Collapse

7 DAYS AGO - Over/under win totals are here! It’s over/under day in the NBA and it’s a beautiful thing. Each year, the good folks in Las Vegas “project” each team in the NBA with a preseason win total, allowing handicappers far and wide to weigh in on what they think will transpire during the season. For 2016-2017, the Westgate Las Vegas released their win totals on Tuesday, and the Atlanta Hawks are pegged for 43.5 victories. Brand spankin' new from @LVSuperBook!NBA Regular Season Win Totals for 2016-17. pic.twitter.com/Ny0oogqjyX— Covers (@Covers) September 20, 2016 At first blush, this seems like a very reasonable number for the Hawks. The team underwent massive change this offseason, and while this win total would be a step back from 48 victories a season ago, that would not be a shock given the changes. Still, a quick look at the rest of the Southeast Division reveals that Atlanta would be the “favorite” according to these numbers. Washington is projected for 42.5 wins, while Collapse