Overview
- Multiple league sources and beat reporters confirmed on Friday that Atlanta has moved to waive guard Devin Carter, with initial reports coming from Jake Fischer and Michael Scotto.
- The Hawks plan to decline Carter’s fourth‑year team option for 2027–28, a decision that follows the waiver and finalizes the club’s long‑term stance on the player.
- If Carter goes unclaimed on waivers the Hawks will absorb his $5,158,080 guaranteed salary for 2026–27, making that payment the immediate financial cost of the transaction.
- Carter was the No. 13 overall pick in 2024 whose debut was delayed by left shoulder surgery and who later missed time with ankle, back and calf issues, producing roughly 6.4 points per game across 74 career regular‑season appearances.
- Atlanta acquired Carter in late June from Sacramento along with a 2033 second‑round pick as part of a cost‑cutting package, and the waiver helps trim the roster toward 15 guaranteed contracts while opening room for non‑guaranteed and two‑way decisions.