NBA free agent watch: Kyle Korver (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)
The News The Wizards roster demands needs another perimeter threat - especially if Martell Webster signs elsewhere - so who better than 3-point shooting dynamo Kyle Korver.
The 10-man rotation, starring the teeming dislike for Dwight Howard (Ball Don't Lie)
The News A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.
C : Sports on Earth . David Roth on the unique and (since he became a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, at least) ubiquitous dislike for Dwight Howard. A distaste with no real precedent in recent NBA history.
PF : Philadunkia . Phil Jackson probably does not want to coach an NBA team at this stage in his career, preferring to probably take his talents to a front office, he probably does not think much of the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster, and he assuredly wants no part of coaching Kwame Brown or potentially Andrew Bynum ever again. But … is there a chance he comes to Philly?
SF : Mavs Moneyball . If you feel like laughing until you cry, Dallas Mavericks fans, look at some of the worst-case scenario selections Kirk Henderson put together for your 2013-14, post-free agency roster.
SG : Blog a Bull . If you feel like laughing until you cry, Chicago Bulls fans, look at Derrick Rose’s finest plays from the 2012-13 regular season.
PG : True Hoop . Kevin Arnovitz with five things to watch for Thursday’s pivotal Game 3 between the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies. Two takeaways: Vinny Del Negro has stepped up, and Marc Gasol badly needs to step up on the offensive side of the court.
NBA-Highlights of Tuesday's National Basketball Association games (Reuters)
The News (Adds later game) April 16 (SportsDirect) - Raptors 113, Hawks 96 DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points and hot-shooting Toronto dealt a blow to host Atlanta's chances of earning the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Rudy Gay added 22 points and Amir Johnson had 11 points, eight rebounds and a season-high six blocked shots as the Raptors won their fourth in a row and improved to 6-1 in their last seven games. Kyle Korver scored 13 points and Ivan Johnson had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who dropped into a tie for fifth place with Chicago with one game left. ...
NBA-Highlights of Tuesday's National Basketball Association games (Reuters)
The News April 16 (SportsDirect) - Raptors 113, Hawks 96 DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points and hot-shooting Toronto dealt a blow to host Atlanta's chances of earning the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Rudy Gay added 22 points and Amir Johnson had 11 points, eight rebounds and a season-high six blocked shots as the Raptors won their fourth in a row and improved to 6-1 in their last seven games. Kyle Korver scored 13 points and Ivan Johnson had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who dropped into a tie for fifth place with Chicago with one game left. ...
Korver, Pachulia out of Hawks' lineup (The Associated Press)
The News DENVER (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks will be without Kyle Korver and Zaza Pachulia for their game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Also, DeShawn Stevenson won't start and is unlikely to play.
The News Korver tied Clifford Robinson for 33rd on the league's all-time 3-pointers made list after going 2 of 9 against the Pacers in Tuesday's 114-103 loss.
Our View Korver has made 2,350 3-pointers. He's a career 43.3 percent shooter from long range.
Hawks overcome 27-point deficit to beat Celtics in 2 OTs (The SportsXchange)
The News ATLANTA - Kyle Korver played only 10:31 minutes in the first half Friday night at Philips Arena and had only three points, all of them free throws.
The News ATLANTA -- The Boston Celtics rammed it down the throats of the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter Friday night at Philips Arena, but the Hawks reeled off a 31-point third quarter, and Kyle Korver hit five fourth-quarter 3-point shots as the Hawks won 123-111 in double overtime.
The News Korver had 21 points and went 5 for 6 from beyond the 3-point arc as the Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game road losing streak with a 104-92 win Wednesday night over the Charlotte Bobcats.
Our View Korver has scored in double figures in a season-high five straight games. He's averaging 15.2 points over that stretch after producing 10.3 per contest in his first 32 games.
The News CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Josh Smith had 30 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, and Kyle Korver scored 21 as the injury-decimated Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-92 on Wednesday night.
Korver, Hawks beat winless Wizards, 101-100 in OT (The Associated Press)
The News ATLANTA (AP) -- Kyle Korver hit a long 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks beat Washington 101-100, extending the Wizards' franchise-worst start to 0-10.
The News ATLANTA - Kyle Korver hit a three-point shot with 1.7 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 101-100 Wednesday night.
Korver, Hawks rally late to beat Pacers, 89-86 (The Associated Press)
The News ATLANTA (AP) -- When Kyle Korver was missing shots and the Hawks were struggling, coach Larry Drew grabbed Korver near the bench and told the 3-point specialist to keep shooting.
Chicago Bulls Close to Signing Nazr Mohammed: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The News While no additional news has surfaced regarding the offer sheet extended to Omer Asik from the Houston Rockets, the Bulls have seemingly decided to go in another direction. According to Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago, the team is close to signing a deal with Chicago-native Nazr Mohammed. With the addition of Mohammed, it's almost certain the Bulls will not match the Rockets' three-year, $25 million offer for Asik. Following the departures of Kyle Korver, C.J. ...
The News The Hawks have acquired Korver from the Chicago Bulls for a trade exception and cash.
Our View The 6-foot-7 Korver averaged 8.1 points for the Bulls in 65 games, including seven starts, last season. He ranked 10th in the NBA by making 43.5 percent of his 3-pointers. The 31-year-old Korver has made at least 40 percent of his 3-point shots in six of his nine seasons with Philadelphia, Utah and Chicago.
Hawks acquire 3-point shooter Korver from Bulls (The Associated Press)
The News ATLANTA (AP) -- The active Atlanta Hawks improved their long-distance shooting Monday, acquiring small forward Kyle Korver from the Chicago Bulls for a trade exception and cash.
Hawks officially acquire Korver (The SportsXchange)
The News The Atlanta Hawks announced on Monday what had been reported earlier - that they have acquired forward Kyle Korver from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for cash considerations.
Favorite Kyle Korver Moments from the 2011-2012 Season: A Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The News The Chicago Bulls continued their dismantling of the best bench unit in the league the past two seasons by trading Kyle Korver to the Atlanta Hawks. I can't say that I was too surprised by the move because he would have received $500,000 in a buyout scenario, or $5 million if they opted to bring him back. Being that Korver was one of my favorite players off the bench, I decided to compile a short list of some of his best performances from the 2011-2012 season.
Report: Bulls ship Korver to Hawks; Hinrich in deal? (The SportsXchange)
The News The Bulls traded Kyle Korver to the Atlanta Hawks, putting them one step closer to bringing back veteran guard Kirk Hinrich, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Bulls' Bench Taking a Hit This Off-Season: A Fan's Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The News Despite a disappointing end to the past two seasons, one of the advantages the Chicago Bulls had over other teams was the play of their second unit, a group often referred to as the "Bench Mob". Not only did the unit do a solid job in regards to production, they were a group of guys who played multiple roles for the team as well. For instance, Kyle Korver, Ronnie Brewer and C.J. Watson all played in the starting lineup in various stretches of the past season because of injuries to Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Rip Hamilton. ...
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