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ATLANTA, GA -- The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has signed guard Jaylen Adams to a multi-year contract, it was announced today.

Adams, originally signed to a two-way contract by the Hawks on July 1, 2018, has played in 10 games with Atlanta, averaging 1.3 points in 4.5 minutes. In 19 starts with the Erie BayHawks of the NBA G League, he has averaged 15.8 points, 6.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 32.4 minutes.

Adams, a 6’2” guard, played four years at St. Bonaventure, and as a senior in 2017-18, averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 37.0 minutes (.438 FG%, .436 3FG%, .851 FT%). He was the Atlantic 10 Conference Co-Player of the Year and an AP Honorable Mention All-American last season. He was First Team All-Conference in each of his final three collegiate seasons.

Adams attended Mount St. Joseph HS in Baltimore, MD, where he scored over 1,200 career points and led the Gaels to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference and Baltimore Catholic League championships as a senior in 2013-14.

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Atlanta Hawks Sign Jaylen Adams To Multi-Year Contract

ATLANTA, GA -- The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has requested waivers on guard Jeremy Lin, it was announced today.

In 51 games (one start) with the Hawks, Lin averaged 10.7 points, 3.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds on .466 FG%, .333 3FG% and .845 FT% in 19.7 minutes per contest.

Lin was originally acquired from the Brooklyn Nets, along with a 2025 second-round pick and the right to swap second-round picks in 2023, in exchange for the draft rights to Isaia Cordinier and a protected 2020 second-round pick on July 13, 2018.

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Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers On Jeremy Lin

ATLANTA, GA -- The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has requested waivers on guard/forward Daniel Hamilton, it was announced today.

Hamilton, who signed with the Hawks on August 26, 2018, appeared in 19 games with Atlanta this season, averaging 3.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 10.7 minutes.

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Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers On Daniel Hamilton

ATLANTA, GA -- The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has acquired guard Shelvin Mack from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard Tyler Dorsey, it was announced today.

Mack, in his eighth NBA season, has played in 452 career games (56 starts) for the Hawks, Wizards, 76ers, Jazz, Magic and Grizzlies, averaging 6.6 points, 3.1 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 18.5 minutes. In 172 contests (12 starts) with Atlanta, he’s averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 16.1 minutes.

Dorsey, originally selected by the Hawks in the second round (41st overall) in the 2017 NBA Draft, has participated in 83 games (five starts) and has averaged 6.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 14.8 minutes.

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Atlanta Hawks Acquire Shelvin Mack From Memphis Grizzlies

ATLANTA, GA -- The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has recalled guard/forward Daniel Hamilton from the Erie BayHawks of the NBA G League, it was announced today. In four starts with the BayHawks, Hamilton is averaging 18.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 34.2 minutes (.470 FG%, .714 FT%).

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Atlanta Hawks Recall Daniel Hamilton From Erie Bayhawks

ATLANTA -- On October 16, 1968, the Atlanta Hawks played their first game in the city of Atlanta at Alexander Memorial Coliseum versus the Cincinnati Royals. A half century later the team begins its next 50 years in the city with a special season-long celebration highlighted by  golden-themed games,a high-impact, multi-tiered community program and interactive fan activations including a virtual timeline and fan voting on the Hawks All-Time Team. During the year, the Hawks franchise will complete 50 acts of service throughout the greater Atlanta region as a nod to the anniversary.  Budweiser has partnered with the team to present several signature moments, including two 50th Anniversary game nights,  a new content series highlighting 50 historic Hawks moments, fan voting to select the top Hawks of all time, and a digital heritage hall. 

To commemorate 50 years in Atlanta, the Hawks have pledged to complete 50 acts of service designed to impact 50,000 lives, while integrating current Hawks players, alumni and staff.  Those touchpoints started with the team’s participation in the annual Atlanta Pride Parade on Oct. 14. Other major initiatives planned for the 2018-19 season include public court renovations, community conversations, employee community service projects, basketball camps and clinics as well as basketball equipment donations to area non-profits. The organization has also identified 50 individuals and organizations who have epitomized being True To Atlanta during the Hawks’ tenure in the city. Those selected will be recognized at home games throughout the season.

“It is so important that we honor our 50-year anniversary in a bold way that highlights our franchise history and our city’s heroes, but also creates opportunities for future generations of Atlantans through hands-on community service,” said Nzinga Shaw, SVP, Community and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Hawks and State Farm Arena. “Giving back will be at the core of all we do.”

In August at the Hawks Preview Event, Hawks CEO Steve Koonin unveiled the team’s first-ever secondary court, a 50th Anniversary black and gold floor that will be used at select home games. Two of those court appearances will take place during the team’s Celebrating 50 Years games presented by Budweiser with the first scheduled on Nov. 9 versus the Detroit Pistons. Also making its debut on that night will be the new Nike City Edition Collection uniform. The uniquely-designed uniforms pay homage to the fans with its custom style tailored to represent the city. Fans will also receive a free, co-branded rally towel that evening. 

When the floor makes its re-appearance at the Jan. 15 contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, it will be accompanied by a 50th commemorative coin give away and the team’s Hardwood Classic uniforms in the powder blue and red color scheme from their inaugural year in Atlanta. The full schedule of games where the 50th Anniversary court will be used includes:

“The Hawks have created lifelong memories for so many fans over the past 50 years with unforgettable moments and a number of great coaches, players and personalities who have called Atlanta home. As a native Atlantan, this is truly a special anniversary,” said Koonin. “We are excited to pay homage to what has been an extraordinary journey for five decades, as we prepare to launch the next generation of Hawks basketball.”

Iconic beer brand Budweiser will also present several opportunities to look back at some of the great milestones in the team’s past with the 50 Moments in Hawks History content series, as well as the Hawks Heritage Hall and Fan 5 Voting. Vignettes recounting the memorable coaches, players, supporters, personnel and games of the franchise will debut throughout the season on the team’s social channels and in-arena.  Fans can take a walk through the team’s past with the Hawks Heritage Hall, a digital timeline that begins with the announcement of the team’s move from St. Louis to Atlanta in the Spring of 1968. The debate on the greatest Hawks of all time will end when fans vote through Dec. 9 to see who makes the top 5 at www.hawks.com/fanfive. The results will be unveiled at the Jan. 15 50th Throwback Game.

“We are excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary season with Atlanta Hawks fans,” said Joao Chueiri, Vice President of Consumer Connections at Anheuser-Busch. “Budweiser has created a variety of experiences with the Hawks that will celebrate the franchise’s rich history and bring fans closer to the game.”

Special retail offerings are also planned during the season. Along with the Hardwood Classic jerseys, collectors can also plan to get limited edition items including the Hawks’ commemorative gold coin, 50th Anniversary logo hat and Phenom Gallery serigraphs.  Just 300 of the signed, screen-printed artwork, designed by the artist Stolitron, will be available exclusively in the Hawks Shop in State Farm Arena.

To get tickets for the Hawks’ upcoming 2018 -19 season including the home opener on Oct. 24 in the all-new State Farm Arena featuring performances by Future and Zac Brown Band, go to Hawks.com. 

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The Atlanta Hawks Begin Season-Long 50th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Golden-Themed Games Presented By Budweiser and 50 Acts of Service To Impact 50,000 Lives

ATLANTA -– More than 100 Atlanta Hawks ‘super fans’ had an afternoon they won’t soon forget at the Ultimate Fan Experience presented by Sharecare on Saturday, Oct. 13. The private event, held at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, gave the attendees the chance to meet first-year Hawks Head Coach Lloyd Pierce and members of their favorite NBA squad following a team practice session held just a few days before the start of the regular season. The participating fans, who were selected through a combination of video submissions and sweepstakes entries, were given special access to the state-of-the-art Hawks practice facility and training center.

Participating fans were given an unprecedented tour of the official training and practice facility of the Hawks, including the club’s locker room, gym and dining areas, as well as front-row seats to watch the team run drills on the court. The lucky fans also sampled some of the same custom, nutritious snacks that get the Hawks “game-ready” at the facility’s Sharecare Kitchen. After practice, fans took pictures with Coach Pierce and players, and took home Sharecare swag.

The event was made possible by the partnership that began in 2017 between the Hawks and Sharecare, the Atlanta-based digital health company. Sharecare is the official jersey patch partner for the Hawks and as part of the partnership, both organizations launched the Sharecare Movement – an initiative aimed at making Atlanta and Georgia among the healthiest places to live in the country. Through this partnership, both organizations are also bringing unique co-branded digital and social content, in-arena and media branding, and major community events with access to wellness programs and education for people across the state of Georgia.

“As we enter the 2018-19 NBA season, we are taking our partnership with the Hawks to the next level in ways that engage fans with their favorite hometown team, all while promoting better health and wellness in their everyday lives,” said Dawn Whaley, president of Sharecare. “We’re thrilled to bring the Ultimate Fan Experience to these ‘super fans’ as a preview of what’s to come as we bring our communities even more reasons to rally around the Sharecare Movement.”

Throughout the season, Sharecare members will have additional opportunities to participate in exclusive experiences with the Hawks to reward healthy behaviors. People who actively participate in the Sharecare Movement will have the chance to earn free seats at Hawks home games, as well as access to State Farm Arena’s new Atlanta Social suites, for hitting certain healthy living goals.

To join the #SharecareMovement, download the free Sharecare app from the App Store or Google Play; and visit www.sharecare.com/sharecare-movement for more information about the initiative.

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Atlanta Hawks ‘Super Fans’ Win Exclusive Personal Experience With The Team At The Ultimate Fan Experience

ATLANTA - Guard/forward Justin Anderson continues to progress in his rehabilitation from surgery on June 29th to address recurring tibial stress syndrome in his left leg. He is currently symptom free and progressing as expected. He will be re-evaluated next week and his status will be updated as appropriate.

Center Dewayne Dedmon, diagnosed with an avulsion fracture in his left ankle on Sept. 4, continues to progress with his rehabilitation plan, which now includes modified running loads. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks and his status will be updated at that time.

Guard/forward Daniel Hamilton presented with symptoms of a shoulder injury in September. An MRI taken at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex on Sept. 11th revealed a tear in his right rotator cuff. He elected a non-surgical treatment plan and has continued a rehab plan on court. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, and his status will be updated as appropriate.

Forward Omari Spellman experienced left shin soreness during a workout the week of Sept. 17. An MRI taken at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex confirmed soft tissue inflammation. Following seven days of rest from impact loading, he returned to practice today.