Atlanta Hawks reportedly sign free agent Joey Hauser to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to authors Billy Reinhardt and Brad 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.
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 entered the NBA as an undrafted free agent last year. He initially signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz but was released last October. He then signed with the G League team, the Los Angeles Clippers. In 34 G League games last season, Hauser averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He also shot 42.4 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from three-point range.
He also played for the New Orleans Pelicans in Summer League this year, averaging 3 points and 1.5 rebounds in four games.
The 25-year-old is the younger brother of the Boston Celtics forward Sam HauserThe older Hauser has been in the NBA since the Celtics signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2021. played a big role for the Celtics’ bench unit last season, helping them win their 18th championship in franchise history in June.
Celtics champion’s brother joins Atlanta Hawks
Joey Hauser likely to miss team
The Hawks likely signed Hauser to an Exhibit 10 contract primarily to get an extra player in training camp. This is especially true given that the Hawks already have 15 guaranteed contracts on their books. However, Hauser is a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Hawks. If he plays well enough in training camp, he could earn a roster spot. This would give the Hawks an extra three-point shooting specialist off the bench. On the other hand, since this is an Exhibit 10 contract, the Hawks can retain Hauser’s G League rights if he doesn’t make the roster.
Hawks Offseason Recap
Heading into the offseason, it was widely expected that the Hawks would trade either Trae Young Or Dejounte Murray. And very early in the summer, the Hawks did just that. The team traded Murray to the Pelicans in exchange for Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller, Dyson DanielsAnd EJ Liddell. Additionally, the Hawks obtained the first overall pick in this year’s draft and selected Zaccharie RisacherThe Hawks, however, lost Saddiq Bey to the Washington Wizards and Bruno Fernando to the Toronto Raptors.
Last season, the Hawks finished 36-46. They finished in 10th place and failed to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. After their offseason trades, the Hawks appear to be in a bit of a retooling phase. However, they retained Young and, for now, they still have a starting center. Clint Capela There’s still plenty of time before next season begins, but it wouldn’t be surprising if the Hawks find themselves in the playoffs again.
