Apr 8, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) shoots a three point basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Mike Watters-Imagn Images

NBA Free Agency: Atlanta Hawks Reportedly Sign Elite Free Agent Three-Point Shooter

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By Jackson Caudell | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 10:46 AM ET

The Atlanta Hawks continue to add to their roster and today, it was reported by Michael Scotto at Hoopshype that former Magic forward Caleb Houstan was signing a one-year deal with the Hawks.

JUST IN: The Atlanta Hawks and Caleb Houstan agreed to a one-year deal, sources told @hoopshype. The 22-year-old shot 50.7% from 3-point range after the All-Star break and has improved his 3-point shooting in each of his first 3 NBA seasons. Agent Jason Glushon finalized the deal pic.twitter.com/LHRtPEMaTO
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 17, 2025

This is a signing that makes a ton of sense for the Hawks. Atlanta needed another small forward on the roster and they have been trying to bring in more shooting this offseason as evidenced by the acquisitions of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kennard.

Houstan has played three seasons in the NBA, all for the Orlando Magic, and he has elite shooting numbers. For his career, Houstan is a 39.1% three-point shooter on 2.9 attempts. Shooting is main calling card, as he is not a strong defender, passer, rebounder, and he does not get to the free throw line much. This is a good depth signing and one that should fit right into the roster. Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh has been crushing this offseason and this is another move that should have the Hawks competing near the top of the Eastern Conference.

There has arguably not been a team that has improved more in this NBA offseason than the Atlanta Hawks.

Things got started with the big three-team trade that landed the Hawks Kristaps Porzingis and they continued into the actual free agent period. Atlanta signed arguably the top free agent on the market when they inked former Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker to a four-year $62 million deal and then free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard signed a one-year 11$ million deal.

The biggest move for the Hawks, though, was on draft night. After trading the No. 22 pick to the Nets in the Kristaps Porzingis trade, Atlanta was left with the No. 13 pick in the draft. The Hawks were able to move back from 13 to 23 in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. In return, the Hawks acquired an unprotected 2026 first-round pick that will be the most favorable between New Orleans and Milwaukee. There is a chance that the pick ends up being a top-five or higher selection

That is a pretty good offseason isn't it?