Top-seeded Celtics finally eliminate Hawks with Game 7 rout
Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 22 points, and the top-seeded Celtics turned back the pesky Hawks with a 99-65 victory Sunday in Game 7 of their first-round series, earning a second-round matchup with LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Hawks report: Getting inside
Now that the Hawks' magic carpet ride through the playoffs has ended, it's time for the real work to begin.

Hawks report: Notes, quotes
--General manager Billy Knight has stepped down after six years in that role with the Hawks

Hawks report: Roster
ROTATION
Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford

Hawks' Williams suspended for first game of next season for foul
Atlanta forward Marvin Williams was suspended one game without pay for committing a flagrant foul, penalty two in the Hawks' Game 7 playoff loss in Boston.

Fresh off near-upset of Celtics, Hawks lose GM Knight
Billy Knight will resign as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks in July, despite the team's first playoff appearance in nine years.

The Boston Globe reports that there could be some interest in Josh Smith from other organizations when he becomes a free agent this summer. Last year, Smith turned down an extension worth $45 million over five years, and Smith would apparently be less happy about remaining a Hawk if coach Mike Woodson remains with the team. (updated: 05/04/2008)