What American professional basketball player re-signed for 2006–07 Atlanta Hawks season?
2006–07 Atlanta Hawks season The 2006–07 NBA season was the Atlanta Hawks' 58th season in the National Basketball Association, and 39th season in Atlanta. During the offseason, the Hawks signed free agent Speedy Claxton and re-signed Lorenzen Wright. The Hawks got off to a strong start winning four of their first five games. However, the lack of talent on the court continued to way down the Hawks as they entered the New Year with a 9–20 record, including an 8-game losing streak. In January, they posted a winning record as they won 8 of their 15 games during the month. Joe Johnson averaged 25.0 points per game and was selected for the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. However, after the All-Star break, Johnson would miss the remainder of the season due to calf injuries after 57 games. At midseason, the team signed free agent Anthony Johnson, who would played in his third stint with the Hawks, who finished last place in the Southeast Division with a 30–52 record, missing the playoffs for the eighth straight season.
2006–07 Miami Heat season The 2006–07 Miami Heat season was the 19th season of the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On January 3, 2007, head coach Pat Riley took a leave of absence citing hip and knee problems and was replaced by Ron Rothstein. Despite injuries to several players, including Dwyane Wade, the Heat repeated as Southeast division champions. With a record of 44–38, it was clear that the Heat was not the same team of years past. The Heat ended the season with a four-game playoff sweep to the Chicago Bulls in the first round and the Heat became the first defending champions since 1957 to be swept in the first round. Following the season, Gary Payton retired.