Hawks launch Past Rockets in Summer League Clash
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Al Horford Draws Interest From Lakers, Hawks, Bucks
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A former Husker came off the bench to help Atlanta to an overtime win. Jack McVeigh scored 21 points on Monday against Houston for his best game yet.
Pettit followed up his dominant 1960-61 campaign by averaging 18.7 rebounds the following season. He also averaged a career high 31.1 points per game in 1961-62. He made the All-Star team, was named All-NBA First Team and finished sixth in MVP voting that season. Not only did Pettit appear in 78 games, but he averaged 42 minutes per game.
Oso Ighodaro scored a game-high 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting and racked up nine rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Second-round pick Koby Brea added 15 points, Yuri Collins went for 12 and Moses Wood chipped in 10.
The Atlanta Hawks aren't done with their summer transactions. After acquiring All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics, the Hawks have been linked to pursue a veteran free agent center. The team is making moves to give star guard Trae Young and the young core a chance to return to the playoffs.
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The Atlanta Hawks already have the deepest and most talented roster they’ve had in quite some time. They are among the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, and they do not look to be done adding this offseason just yet.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNHawks Star Trae Young Jokes About Wild Fan Access At Summer League With Hilarious ObservationTrae Young joked about how relaxed security protocols in the Summer League allow fans unprecedented proximity to players.
Al Horford is apparently drawing interest from numerous teams, even though he's been strongly linked to the Warriors.
Although it's always difficult to predict exactly how the offseason will affect the upcoming NBA season, it seems clear that the Eastern Conference is going to