NBA’s Hawks Partner With Orreco to Test Blood for Training

John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks dunks in the second half at State Farm Arena on March 13, 2019 in Atlanta. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Irish sports performance company Orreco, which uses blood biomarkers and machine learning algorithms to customize athlete training regimens, has signed a multiyear agreement to work with the Atlanta Hawks.

The Hawks are reportedly the fourth NBA team to work with Orreco, joining the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers. Orreco also works with elite athletes and teams in the NFL, the NHL, and MLB, as well as English Premier League club Newcastle United FC, USA Swimming, Red Bull High Performance, and New Zealand’s women’s rugby…