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Hawks Are Doing Just Fine Without Childress

May. 5, 2009
The Atlanta Hawks made a big leap forward this season without Josh Childress, illustrating once more that smart spending is as critical to N.B.A. success as anything else.
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NBA: Atlanta 109, New York 98

NEW YORK, March 16 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams and Josh Childress combined for 75 points Sunday in a 109-98 win over the New York Knicks.

NBA: Atlanta 96, Philadelphia 91

ATLANTA, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Josh Childress had 21 points and six rebounds Monday as the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 20-point first-quarter deficit to beat Philadelphia 96-91.

NBA: Atlanta 104, New Jersey 92

ATLANTA, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Marvin Williams (24), Josh Childress (23) and Josh Smith (23) combined to score 70 points Saturday to lead the Atlanta Hawks over New Jersey 104-92.

NBA: New Jersey 113, Atlanta 107

ATLANTA, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Vince Carter scored 29 points Saturday to lead the New Jersey Nets to their fifth straight victory, a 113-107 decision over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA: Atlanta 96, Milwaukee 80

ATLANTA, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Hawks, led by Joe Johnson's 21 points, ripped the Milwaukee Bucks 96-80 Wednesday.

NBA: MIami 88, Atlanta 81

MIAMI, March 5 (UPI) -- Eddie Jones scored a season-high 21 points and Shaquille O'Neal added 14 points and nine rebounds Monday as the Miami Heat downed the Atlanta Hawks, 88-81.

NBA suspends Childress for two games

NEW YORK, April 14 (UPI) -- Forward Josh Childress of the Atlanta Hawks received a two-game suspension Friday for a physical exchange with Andres Nocioni of Chicago.

NBA: Washington 114, Atlanta 106 (OT)

ATLANTA, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Gilbert Arenas scored 33 points Saturday, including seven in overtime, to lead the Washington Wizards to a 114-106 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA: Toronto 109, Atlanta 104

ATLANTA, March 26 (UPI) -- Chris Bosh had 32 points and 11 rebounds and Jalen Rose 26 points Saturday night to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 109-104 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Hawks sign Childress, Smith to 3-year deal

ATLANTA, July 12 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Hawks signed forward Josh Childress and Josh Smith, their first-round picks, to three-year contracts Monday.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch