NBA to end lockout; games would start Christmas Day

Early this morning, NBA fans received their first Christmas gift: a tentative agreement to end the 149-day lockout.

One final, 15-hour marathon negotiating session brought together the final elements of a new collective bargaining agreement that fans have been yearning for since owners locked out the players July 1.

The deal will allow the league to begin its season on Christmas Day, with the season's first tipoff to take place at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks will play the Celtics at noon.

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Mason says Knicks owner wants NBA to play

Knicks guard Roger Mason knows at least one owner who wished the NBA lockout ended with a labor agreement Thursday night: James Dolan.

Mason, vice president of the Players Association, has rubbed shoulders with the Knicks owner countless times this summer and fall in Manhattan hotel board rooms instead of the team's plush practice facility.

Josh Howard to host all-star charity basketball game in Dallas

Josh Howard announced that he will host an all-star charity basketball game in Dallas, Texas featuring an all-star cast of professional basketball players. The Josh Howard Celebrity All-Star Basketball Game Presented by Free Move Texas will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., at the P.C. Cobb Center, at the city’s fair grounds.

Hawks lose altitude

After a year away from the game, Mike Woodson might have seen his coaching stock rise with the tumble of the Hawks, who slipped by six wins and appeared less formidable. Woodson’s contract was not renewed last season by Atlanta general manager Rick Sund, who believed Larry Drew was capable of leading the team to the next level.

Hawks Reach Out To Boykins

The Atlanta Hawks have reached out to free agent veteran Earl Boykins, confirmed a league source to RealGM.

Boykins helped stabilize a tumultuous season for the Washington Wizards, appearing in 67 games and averaging 14.2 points per 36 minutes. His 09-10 season was a return to the NBA after a lucrative interlude playing in Italy for Virtus Bologna during the 08-09 season.

Hawks still hopeful on Ilgauskas

By Michael Cunningham

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Hawks believe Zydrunas Ilgauskas eventually will re-sign with Cleveland when he’s eligible to do so.

Hawks roster depth is shallow

SEKOU SMITH

Hawks coach Mike Woodson has a white board hanging from the back wall of his office with various scribbles on it, but it wasn’t hard to make out the two rows of initials he jotted down one recent afternoon, or the glaring omission in one category.

Why The Hawks Aren’t Trading Josh Smith

Lang Whitaker of Slam reports that

The big trade rumor flying around (if you’re already tired of the Shaq-to-Cleveland talk) centers on the Hawks’ Josh Smith. Several league sources told ESPN.com that the Hawks have been working hard the past few weeks to see whether they can find a taker for Smith.

Hawks Rumors, News and updates

Boston.com is reporting that the Atlanta Hawks are at a cross road as they have many players who are set to become unrestricted and have many different options to make regarding potential players to sign and players to move.

Hawks send Barry to Houston for Lue

The Atlanta Hawks traded shooting guard Jon Barry to the Houston Rockets in exchange for point guard Tyronn Lue.


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