Joey Hauser is coming off a season playing for the Ontario Clippers in the G League.
In 16 Showcase Cup matches, Hauser on average 8.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game on 47.2% shooting and 45.1% from three-point range.
On Wednesday, Billy Reinhardt announced that Hauser would sign a level 10 contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
By Reinhardt: “Free agent forward Joey Hauser signs a one-year, Exhibit 10 contract with the Atlanta Hawks, sources say.
Hauser, who shot 43.8 percent from three-point range in the G-League last season, will have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot in Atlanta.
Free agent forward Joey Hauser signs a one-year, Exhibit 10 contract with the Atlanta Hawks, sources say.
Hauser, who shot 43.8 percent from three-point range in the G-League last season, will have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/08kpdM0M8R
— Billy Reinhardt (@BillyReinhardt) August 21, 2024
Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks also confirmed the signing news.
By Rowland: “Hawks sign Joey Hauser to Exhibit 10 contract, source says.
I believe @BillyReinhardt was the first to report.
Hauser is a 25-year-old forward from Michigan State.
I played for the Pels in the 2024 Summer League and for the Clippers G League team as a rookie in 2023-24.
Hawks sign Joey Hauser to Exhibit 10 contract, source says.
I believe @BillyReinhardt was the first to report.
Hauser is a 25-year-old forward from Michigan State.
Played for the Pels in the 2024 Summer League and for the Clippers G League team as a rookie in 2023-24. https://t.co/DMpXdC28Nf
— Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) August 21, 2024
Hauser is the brother of NBA champion Boston Celtics (Sam Hauser).
During his senior season at the University of Michigan, he on average 14.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game on 48.4% shooting and 46.1% from three-point range in 34 games.
As a reminder, Exhibit 10 contracts carry tiny guarantees and are used to get players into training camp.
He can also forgo his playing status and retain his G League rights, which is probably the most likely outcome for Hauser.
Additionally, Joey Hauser is the younger brother of Celtics forward Sam Hauser.
— Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) August 21, 2024
As for the Hawks, they are coming off a year where they were the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 36-46 record.
They missed the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season.
