Jan 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward David Roddy (8) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Atlanta Hawks Release Former NBA 1st-Round Pick After Rockets Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 5:24 PM ET

David Roddy spent the 2024-25 season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets.

He had averages of 4.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field and 31.1% from the three-point range in 33 games.

Roddy was recently traded back to the Hawks (via the Rockets) this week.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania (on July 6): "PHX: Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koby Brea, Daeqwon Plowden, 2nd

HOU: Kevin Durant, Clint Capela

BKN: 2 2nds

GSW: Alex Toohey, Jahmai Mashack

ATL: 2nd swap, David Roddy, cash

LAL: Adou Thiero

MIN: Rocco Zikarsky, 2 2nds, cash"

PHX: Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koby Brea, Daeqwon Plowden, 2nd

HOU: Kevin Durant, Clint Capela

BKN: 2 2nds

GSW: Alex Toohey, Jahmai Mashack

ATL: 2nd swap, David Roddy, cash

LAL: Adou Thiero

MIN: Rocco Zikarsky, 2 2nds, cash
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2025

However, the Hawks will waive the 24-year-old.

Via The Atlanta Hawks: "We have requested waivers on two-way forward David Roddy. Roddy was acquired from the Houston Rockets on July 6, 2025."

We have requested waivers on two-way forward David Roddy. Roddy was acquired from the Houston Rockets on July 6, 2025.
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) July 7, 2025

Roddy was the 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Colorado State.

His career averages are 6.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 30.2% from the three-point range in 168 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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