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NBA Communications: Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended one game without pay for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident, for which Flemings was assessed a technical foul and ejected, occurred with 3:04 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Hawks' 121-99 loss to the Pelicans on Oct. 31 at Smoothie King Center. Flemings will serve his suspension tomorrow when the Hawks visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Atlanta Hawks were blitzed by the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, 121-99, and they lost rookie guard Kingston Flemings late in the fourth quarter after he threw an elbow at Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens and was subsequently hit with an ejection, as per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points in a reserve role, Jeremiah Fears added 20 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-99 on Saturday night. Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III each scored 15 for the Pelicans, who lead by 28 en route to their second straight victory after losing their first four games.
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Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson, a well-known conservative donor and supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, leads all sports owners in midterm spending. She spent at least $67.6 million this election cycle, according to Federal Election Commission filings reviewed by FOS. Adelson gave almost exclusively to PACs and also wrote a six-figure check to the Republican National Committee. (She spent even more in 2024, when she put about $100 million behind Trump’s campaign to retake the White House.) NBA: * Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson: $67.63 million * Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler: $2.71 million * Orlando Magic owner Richard “Dick” DeVos: $2.40 million
Luguentz Dort still gave his all to the franchise during that period of limbo, and the potential breakup was an open point of dialogue with OKC officials — a new sort of microcosm for the modern NBA fiscal landscape. “We had a couple conversations,” Dort says. “Just knowing the situation that the team and I was in, we came up with the best agreement to see what was best for my future. … It was emotional conversations, but we knew it had to happen, and obviously I’m happy with the decision that was made.” Dort tried to remain optimistic. “Just seeing the beauty in everything,” he says, “helped me get my mind in the right place.”
He had finally found his home in the NBA. That’s why it was equally difficult — and awkward — to know that his time with the team would likely be coming to a close because of the outsize contract his performances merited, and the limiting nature of the salary cap. “It was a lot of emotions,” says Dort, a 2025 All-Defense First Team member. “I have a lot of love for this (OKC) organization. You know, they changed my life. … It’s mutual on both sides. I know they got a lot of love for me, as well. But we all know it’s part of the business. You knew it was going to happen at some point.
Ira Winderman: Hawks injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Miami: Jock Landale (nasal fracture): Available Aaron Wiggins (left knee contusion): Questionable Mouhamed Gueye (left foot fracture): Out Henri Veesaar (torn right ACL): Out
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Josh Robbins: Rick Bonnell, who passed away in 2021, was a dedicated journalist, a mentor to many and a great friend. Rick and Sekou Smith, who is honored in a similar fashion in Atlanta, had so much in common, because they shared all of those wonderful traits. They are sorely missed.
Cook explained that he had been staying in a hotel while trying to secure a roster spot. Although he wanted a more comfortable living arrangement, his previous experiences of being released by NBA teams made him hesitant to commit to a home. “The GM’s like, ‘Man, you should get a crib out here.’ You know what I’m saying? I live in a hotel. I’m like, ‘Bro, you sure?’ Because I’m tired of living in a hotel, but I also been cut numerous times. So I’m like, ‘Bro, you sure, bro?’” According to Cook, his agent also reassured him that his chances of remaining with Atlanta were extremely high.
Cook initially ignored the call but eventually answered after his agent tried again. He was informed that Atlanta had made a trade and needed to waive him. “Called again. I answered. They was like, make the trade, they had to waive you. Just sleep on it. Sleep on it. That’s the first day where I wanted to quit…” The news was particularly difficult for Cook because he had just committed to a new home after receiving assurances about his future with the team. However, his situation changed dramatically the following morning when Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr attempted to contact him. “And I wake up, I had like 10 missed calls from Steve Kerr. So I got cut by the worst team, and then I got signed by the best team the next day. And then we won the chip the next year. So that was the best year ever.”
