The former NBA player of the Hawks and Nets has been sentenced today in trial. He was charged with the death of Monica Murphy, a mother of five, in a head-on collision in Clayton County in 2013. With today’s plea deal, Blaylock was able to reduce his sentence to 7 years versus the original 15 years…Hit the jump for more on this story!
NBA: Guess Which Hip Hop Superstar Is Set To Perform At The Atlanta Hawks Opening Home Game
It was announced today that Grammy award winner and ATL native TI will do the honors. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: New Atlanta Hawks CEO Pens Apology Letter To Fans
Last week we reported that the team’s majority owner Bruce Levenson stepped down after it was discovered that he made racially insensitive comments. During the week, it was also reported that the team’s GM and former NBA player Danny Ferry made some rather insulting comments about Luol Deng. Yesterday, the team’s CEO penned a letter of apology and steps to remedy the drama. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Shots Fired?! Carmelo Anthony Says Nobody Wants To Play For This Team
During basketball camp, the Knicks superstar made some strong remarks about the Atlanta Hawks. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Hawks GM Danny Ferry Takes Leave Of Absence Amid Luol Deng Comments
Last week we reported that Ferry came under fire for comments he made about the Miami Heat player. Now it appears that he is taking some time off from the team. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks Owner Selling Team After Racial Remarks
Oh boy — here we go again — another Donald Sterling situation?!?! NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced today that Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson is selling his controlling interest in the team following bigoted comments from 2012. Check it out & let us know what you think…