The Atlanta Hawks frontcourt has been plagued by injuries recently. But the Hawks took a step in providing some depth with the signing of Malik Williams, per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisik.
The Hawks have reached an agreement with center Malik Williams on a two-way contract, sources tell Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link). Williams has been playing for Atlanta’s G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, appearing in 14 games for the team so far this season.
The Atlanta Hawks officially announced a new pair of signings today. Former San Diego State/Kentucky forward Lamont Butler and former Toronto Raptors center Malik Williams to deals.
On Wednesday, the Miami Heat announced that they had signed two new players. Via The Heat: "OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have signed guard Bryson Warren and center Malik Williams." On Thursday, the Heat have now announced that both players have been waived.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
The Miami Heat intend to sign free agent center Malik Williams, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While details of his contract weren’t reported, it’s likely an Exhibit 10 deal for training camp.