Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 3:44 remaining in the fourth period of the Hawks’ 111-102 win over the New York Knicks at Philips Arena in Atlanta on January 28.

The Atlanta Hawks’ Marvin Williams has been suspended two games without pay for throwing punches and fighting with the New York Knicks’ Shawne Williams, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Shawne Williams has been suspended one game without pay for throwing a punch during the altercation. 

The incident occurred with 43.7 seconds remaining in the fourth period of the Hawks’ 111-102 win over the Knicks at Philips Arena in Atlanta.

Marvin Williams will serve his suspension during the Hawks’ next two games:  tonight at the Dallas Mavericks and Wednesday, February 2 vs. the Toronto Raptors.   Shawne Williams will serve his suspension tomorrow when the Knicks play host to the Detroit Pistons.

Marvin Williams and Shawne Williams were ejected with 43.7 seconds to play in Atlanta's 111-102 win over the Knicks.

Marvin Williams pushed Shawne Williams in the back, then threw a punch after Shawne Williams retaliated.

Marvin Williams returned to Atlanta's starting lineup against the Knicks after he came off the bench in his first game in return from a back injury.

Williams had been out since Dec. 29.

"I know his wind is not where it was before he got hurt, but he is going to have to get back in a rhythm," Drew said. "As we move closer to the All-Star break, I am going to need him."

The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard/forward Damien Wilkins for the remainder of the season according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
 
Wilkins has appeared in 20 games off the bench for Atlanta this season, averaging 2.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.7 apg and 0.6 spg (.447 FG%, .739 FT%) in 12.3 mpg. T

The Knicks have surpassed the Lakers as the NBA's most valuable franchise, according to findings from Forbes.

New York is valued at $655 million, while the Lakers are close behind at $643 million.

The Bulls, Celtics and Rockets comprise the remainder of the top-five.

In the wake of LeBron James leaving in free agency, the Cavaliers had a single-year decrease of 26%.

Full Rankings
1. Knicks
2. Lakers
3. Bulls
4. Celtics
5. Rockets
6. Mavericks
7. Heat
8. Suns
9. Spurs
10. Raptors
11. Magic
12. Warriors
13. Pistons
14. Blazers
15. Cavaliers
16. Jazz
17. 76ers
18. Thunder
19. Wizards
20. Nuggets
21. Nets
22. Clippers
23. Hawks
24. Kings
25. Bobcats
26. Hornets
27. Pacers
28. Grizzlies
29. Timberwolves
30. Bucks

Jeff Teague hasn't gotten off the bench in three of Atlanta's past four games.

On Saturday night, Teague was the only player coach Larry Drew didn't play. With the game in hand he put rookie Jordan Crawford in with 66 seconds remaining.

"Jeff has to continue to try to get better when he gets opportunities, when he's by himself [and] when we practice," Jamal Crawford said. "He has a bright future. His time will come."

Teague said he and Drew hadn't talked "in awhile" and wasn't sure what was limiting his minutes.

"If you get in there, you'd better do what you can do," Teague said. "If he doesn't put me in, I'll cheer for my teammates and hopefully they'll do well."

Hawks coach Larry Drew has suspended forward Josh Powell for one game.

Drew didn't allow Powell to travel to Charlotte for Saturday's game against the Bobcats.

He wouldn't elaborate on the decision, which he called a "coach's decision" and just a one-game suspension.

Powell played just over eight minutes and missed all three of his shots against the Hornets on Friday night.

The Hornets defeated the Hawks 100-59 on Friday night, holding Atlanta to their lowest point total since the franchise moved to the city.

"You can't explain it," Josh Smith said. "You have games like this sometimes."

The Hawks are the fifth team to score fewer than 60 points and shoot under 30 percent from the field at home in the last 25 seasons.

The franchise moved from St. Louis to Atlanta in 1968. They had a 55-point game back in 1955.

"That was about as bad as we've played this year, from start to finish," coach Larry Drew said. "Nobody wants to lose -- especially that way, especially at home. It's very embarrassing."

The Atlanta Hawks Tuesday signed guard/forward Damien Wilkins to a second 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund.

Wilkins has appeared in 17 games off the bench for Atlanta this season, averaging 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals in 11.7 minutes per game.

The seventh-year veteran signed his first 10-day contract on January 8, 2011. He was originally signed by the Hawks on December 3, 2010, and waived on January 5, 2011.