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Thursday's Hawks News: All-Star break begins after loss to Clippers

How the Hawks lost - and could look different after the All-Star break: The Hawks could be a different looking team when the return from the All-Star break. They host the Heat on Feb. 24, one day after the NBA trade deadline. The Hawks will be active at the trade deadline looking to add to the roster although there are no guarantees they will complete a deal. In addition, the Hawks are hoping to get healthy after the break. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

All-Star break starts early for Hawks in rout by Clippers: Paul Millsap threw a lob pass to Dwight Howard. It bounced off the side of the backboard. It was that kind of night for the Hawks. The Hawks started the All-Star break somewhat early as they trailed by as many as 22 points on the way to a 99-84 loss to the Clippers Wednesday night at Staples Center. The Hawks could look different when they return from the hiatus with the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 23. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hawks actively looking to add ahead of NBA trade deadline: The Hawks may have taken Paul Millsap off the trade market but the team has been active ahead of next week’s NBA trade deadline, according to a person familiar with the situation. The Hawks’ interest is in adding to the current roster. There is no guarantee that a deal will be made before the Feb. 23 deadline. However, more than one deal is possible ahead of the stretch run of the regular season and playoffs. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution