The Atlanta Hawks have added free agents Kevon Harris and Joey Hauser to their roster on one-year, minimum-salary deals, as announced on Friday. Both players, with experience in the G League and short NBA stints, aim to bolster the Hawks’ squad for the upcoming season.
Kevon Harris, a 27-year-old guard, played 36 games with the Orlando Magic over the last two seasons under a two-way contract. He averaged 4.0 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in limited minutes, mainly serving as a backup. Despite his smaller role with the Magic, Harris built a solid reputation in the G League.
During his four seasons in the G League, Harris appeared in 89 games for teams like Raptors 905, Lakeland Magic, and Osceola Magic, starting 70 of them. He averaged 15.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, demonstrating his scoring ability and versatility across positions.
Joey Hauser, a 25-year-old forward, played 50 games last season for the Ontario Clippers in the G League, averaging 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. The younger brother of Boston Celtics’ Sam Hauser, Joey adds size and shooting range to Atlanta’s frontcourt, aiming to make his mark after showcasing his talent in the G League.
