2009–10 Atlanta Hawks season
NBA professional basketball team season
The 2009–10 Atlanta Hawks season was the 61st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the playoffs, the team defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in seven games in the first round, but were swept by the Orlando Magic in the second round. The Hawks had the second best team offensive rating in the NBA.
Key dates
June 25 – The 2009 NBA draft took place in New York City.
July 8 – The free agency period started.
Roster
Pre-season
Regular season
Standings
y – clinched division title
x – clinched playoff spot
e – eliminated from playoff contention
y – clinched division title
x – clinched playoff spot
e – eliminated from playoff contention
Game log
Playoffs
Game log
Player statistics
Season
Playoffs
Awards, records and milestones
Awards
Player of the Week
November 2–November 8 – Joe Johnson
All-Star
Joe Johnson was selected to his fourth consecutive All-Star Game.
Al Horford was selected to his first All-Star Game.
Transactions
Trades
On June 25, 2009, the Hawks traded guards Acie Law IV and Speedy Claxton to the Warriors for guard Jamal Crawford.
Signs
On July 7, 2009, the Hawks re-signed veteran point guard Mike Bibby to a 3-year deal worth $18 million.
On July 8, 2009, the Hawks re-signed center Zaza Pachulia to a 4-year deal at $4.75 mil per year.
On August 14, 2009, the Hawks and unrestricted free agent forward Joe Smith agreed to terms on a 1-year contract at the veteran's minimum.
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