ATLANTA HAWKS NEWS

Kobe Bryant told Byron Scott he was retiring during a game

Byron Scott said Kobe Bryant told him in "casual" and "cool" way that he would be hanging up his sneakers at the end of this season.

Steven J. Gaither

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There's now an actual black mamba snake named 'Kobe'

The Atlanta Zoo, along with the Hawks, decided to honor Kobe Bryant by naming its resident black mamba after him.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Magic Johnson wants Jim Buss to be better owner 'just like me'

The former Lakers' great isn't happy seeing his team mired in Western Conference irrelevance.

Scott Ridge

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Stephen Curry, Warriors eyeing 33 straight wins; Wizards need to find a win

Golden State stifled Sacramento's offensive attack to move to 18-0 on the season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Injuries can't derail Kevin Durant; Warriors look to extend record streak

Kevin Durant is quietly off to one of the best starts of his career, and the Warriors are heavy favorites to extend their record winning streak.

Steven J. Gaither

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Raptors emerging as East contenders after beating Cavs

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Stephen Curry leads Warriors to NBA-record 16-0 start

The Warriors became the first team in NBA history to start a season with 16 consecutive wins.

Alec Brzezinski

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Referees union lashes out at NBA for not suspending Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer

The National Basketball Referees Association openly criticized the league's decision to just fine Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer.

Steven J. Gaither

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LeBron James apologizes to teammates for technical foul

The Cavaliers decimated the Hawks Saturday, but things weren't all rosy for the Eastern Conference's top team.

Ron Clements

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Depleted Cavaliers continue to win, 76ers could tie worst-ever start soon

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers to a convincing win over the Hawks, while the 76ers lost late against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins suspended for elbowing Al Horford in the head

Cousins will miss the Kings’ matchup Thursday night against the Heat.

Travis Durkee

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Sixers are setting records for losing basketball games now

Also Friday, LeBron James reminded everyone that he has no real rivalry with Carmelo Anthony.

Steven Gaither

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Anthony Davis injures hip against Mavericks; X-rays negative

Anthony Davis sat out the second half of his team’s 120-105 win over the Mavericks after suffering a bruised right hip.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Hawks hustle man Kent Bazemore steps up vs. Wizards

The once unheralded pro prospect Kent Bazemore has found a home with the scrappy Hawks.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: James Harden, Stephen Curry dominate Friday night

Stephen Curry is playing at a very high level, and James Harden isn't far behind him.

Steven J. Gaither

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Anthony Davis drops 43 on Hawks but Pelicans still lose

Anthony Davis broke out of his shooting slump but couldn't find enough help to get his team in the win column.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Warriors hold off Clippers, remain undefeated

Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors stay undefeated.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Kyle Lowry leads Raptors to franchise-best 4-0 start

The Raptors are 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: What is wrong with James Harden?

The Rockets star and self-proclaimed MVP shot 2 of 15 from the field and was 0 for 10 from 3-point range in another blowout to start 0-3.

Brandon Schlager

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Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis flashes freaky athleticism with dunk

The 20-year-old rookie from Latavia threw down a dunk that got the Madison Square Garden crowd on its feet.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Stephen Curry, Warriors rule opening night

The Eastern Conference elite may have struggled, but the defending champs took care of business on NBA opening night.

Steven J. Gaither

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