Jeff Teague’s play will determine Hawk’s playoff fate

The Atlanta Hawks are a much deeper team than they were going into the playoffs last season. With a starting lineup of Jeff Teague, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams and Al Horford the Hawks had one of the most talented starting lineups of all 16 teams that were in the postseason last year.

Sadly they had no bench. The only player that made any major contributions for the Hawks off the bench last season was Jamal Crawford but this year their bench production has been much improved.

Depleted frontcourt hinders Atlanta Hawks' playoff outlook

The Atlanta Hawks are once again eyeing the fifth slot in the NBA playoffs. The Hawks have advanced to the second round of the playoffs the past three seasons but they may have a problem making it four in a row with all of the injuries they have sustained to their frontcourt.

Atlanta has been without its best frontcourt player center Al Horford all season due to a pectoral strain he suffered in their 11^th game of the year. Although they were hoping he would be ready to play at least by the start of the playoffs that doesn’t look to be the case.

Josh Smith seeks divorce from Hawks

Josh Smith has reportedly told the Atlanta Hawks that he desires to be traded by the March 15^th deadline. With Al Horford missing most of the season to a pectoral muscle injury and Joe Johnson in and out of the lineup with various ailments, things look like they are about to get worse for Atlanta.

Nuggets, Hawks are not Championship Contenders

The Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks will make the playoffs this season but neither team will make it to the NBA Finals. Sorry Nuggets and Hawks fans. Although both of these teams have deep rosters filled with talented players, neither team possesses a true superstar that can carry them through a deep playoff run.

No Horford, No Problem for Hawks

Losing an All-Star center usually spells doom for a team that considers itself a championship contender but the Atlanta Hawks have gone 5-1 since losing center Al Horford to a torn pectoral muscle injury over a week ago. While this is a promising start there are still a lot of games left to play this season.

The 2011-2012 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview

The Atlanta Hawks are a talented team that practically stumbles into the playoffs every year. It’s pretty easy to do when you consider how weak and devoid of talent the Eastern Conference is but its maddening for Hawks fans who know that they could truly be a dominant force in the league if they ever played up to their talent.