Overview
- The Hawks announced they will waive guard Devin Carter, league sources reported Friday, removing a player they acquired earlier this offseason.
- Atlanta will decline Carter’s fourth-year option and remains responsible for his $5,158,080 guaranteed salary for 2026-27 if no team claims him on waivers.
- The Hawks acquired Carter from the Sacramento Kings in late June along with a 2033 second-round pick that acted as compensation for taking on his contract.
- Carter, a 2024 No. 13 overall pick out of Providence, struggled with injuries and inconsistent shooting in Sacramento, appearing in 74 regular-season games and posting a career 3-point mark near 27 percent.
- If Carter clears waivers he will be free to sign elsewhere and multiple outlets report the Boston Celtics have shown interest in a low-cost, low-risk deal while other teams could pursue minimum or two-way offers.