Don Nelson, former NBA coach and 5-time champion as a player, dies at 86
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
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Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
The Atlanta Hawks have promoted Onsi Saleh from general manager to president of basketball operations and signed him to a long-term contract extension.
New York's 140-89 win marks one of the largest playoff blowouts in NBA history, ending Atlanta's postseason run.
The New York Knicks took control early and never let go Saturday, riding a balanced performance and a triple-double from Karl-Anthony Towns to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-98 in Game 4.
CJ McCollum hit a jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York's night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series.
Playoff basketball returns to State Farm Arena on Thursday night as the Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round series. The best-of-seven matchup is tied 1-1, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. in Atlanta.
CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
The Atlanta Hawks may be opening their first-round playoff series on the road, but fans in Atlanta will still have a chance to gather inside State Farm Arena for Game 2.
CJ McCollum's half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the Knicks held off the Hawks 108-105 on Monday night.
Four more mosquito traps in DeKalb County have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the county's total to six positive traps this year, according to DeKalb Public Health.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta collects used bicycles, repairs them and distributes them through community organizations that already have cycling programs for children.
Since Georgia lawmakers expanded the state's medical marijuana program in July, enrollment has surged, according to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission.
Josh Bell's two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
Authorities say Bobby Lee Hart Jr. is in custody, accused of sexually assaulting multiple women over nearly 20 years in Paulding, Douglas, and Cobb counties.