Jan 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Jacob Toppin (00) during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Atlanta Hawks Reportedly Sign Recent Knicks Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 4, 2025 6:05 PM ET

Jacob Toppin has appeared in 16 games for the New York Knicks this season.

Earlier this week, the Knicks announced that they had waived the 24-year-old.

Via Knicks PR (on Sunday): "The New York Knicks waive Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin"

The New York Knicks waive Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin
— NY Knicks PR (@NY_KnicksPR) March 2, 2025

On Tuesday, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that the Atlanta Hawks will sign Toppin.

Via Fischer: "Once clearing waivers at 5 p.m., and before today’s two-way deadline, former Knicks wing Jacob Toppin plans to sign a new two-way deal with the Atlanta Hawks, per sources. He’ll have eligibility for double-digit games."

Once clearing waivers at 5 p.m., and before today’s two-way deadline, former Knicks wing Jacob Toppin plans to sign a new two-way deal with the Atlanta Hawks, per sources. He’ll have eligibility for double-digit games.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) March 4, 2025

Toppin has appeared in 25 games over the previous two seasons for the Knicks.

He is the brother of Indiana Pacers (and former Knicks) forward Obi.

Via Lauren L. Williams of Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "Jacob Toppin just walked into the media room while on a tour of State Farm Arena with a Hawks representative."

Jacob Toppin just walked into the media room while on a tour of State Farm Arena with a Hawks representative.
— Lauren L. Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) March 4, 2025

The Hawks will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

They are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-33 record in 61 games.

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

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