Hawks Agree To One-Year Deal With Caleb Houstan

The Hawks and Caleb Houstan have agreed to a one-year contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports (Twitter link).

Houstan has played for the Magic during his three-year NBA career. He appeared in 168 games during that span, including 23 starts, after being selected early in the second round of the 2022 draft. Last season, he appeared in 58 games (six starts) and averaged 4.1 points in 13.6 minutes per game while making 40 percent of his 3-point tries.

Houstan became a free agent when Orlando declines its $2.1MM option on Houstan’s contract for next season. Terms for his contract with Atlanta have not been revealed but it’s likely a minimum deal.

Still just 22 years old, Houstan struggled to get steady second-unit minutes with the Magic. At 6’8”, Houstan provides good size at the wing spots and he’ll now try to earn minutes with another Southeast Division squad.

That will be a tall task, considering the Hawks have Dyson Daniels at off-guard and Jalen Johnson at small forward with free agent pickups Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard slated to get steady minutes off the bench. He’ll also have to battle Vit Krejci (43.7 percent from 3 last season) for playing time.