Devin Carter becomes free agent after Hawks decline team option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Devin Carter is now eligible to sign with any NBA team except the Kings. The Hawks cleared his contract from their roster after choosing to decline his $7.4 million team option for the upcoming season. This decision results in a $5.2 million dead cap hit for the Hawks during the current campaign. Despite the roster move, Carter maintains two years of two-way eligibility remaining on his contract. He is now free to pursue opportunities with other organizations across the league. The Hawks finalized these changes to their cap situation as of September 11, 2026.
- •Devin Carter is eligible to sign with any NBA team excluding the Kings.
- •The Hawks declined the $7.4 million team option for Devin Carter.
- •The Hawks will absorb a $5.2 million dead cap hit this season.
- •Devin Carter retains two years of two-way contract eligibility.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Devin Carter can sign with any team except the Kings.
"Devin Carter can sign with any team except the Kings.
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