Hawks prepare to cut two players from roster before season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks need to reduce their roster from 17 to 15 players before the season begins. Buddy Hield, owed $9.6 million, and Devin Carter are likely candidates for cuts or trades. Hield's role diminished with new signings, while Carter becomes trade-eligible soon. The Hawks face challenging decisions as the deadline approaches.
- •Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts.
- •Buddy Hield's position is uncertain after roster changes.
- •Devin Carter becomes trade-eligible this Sunday.
- •Non-guaranteed contracts of Mouhamed Gueye and Ryan Nembhard are possible cuts.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Hawks Must Cut Two Players Before Season Starts
"The Atlanta Hawks have 17 players but need 15. Buddy Hield and Devin Carter are the most likely names to leave before the season begins.
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