Overview
- The Atlanta Hawks waived guard Devin Carter Friday, formally placing him on the NBA waiver wire and starting the period when other teams can claim his contract.
- Carter is owed a guaranteed $5,158,080 for the 2026–27 season and Atlanta declined his fourth-year team option worth $7,370,897 for 2027–28, meaning the Hawks will still cover this season’s guarantee if he goes unclaimed.
- The decision reflects Carter’s injury history and uneven production, including subpar three-point shooting and limited minutes across two seasons after he was selected 13th overall in the 2024 draft.
- Atlanta acquired Carter and a 2033 second-round pick from Sacramento in June in what was widely viewed as the Kings shedding salary and the Hawks taking on a contract to secure the draft asset, and roster-count pressure pushed Carter out.
- The Boston Celtics have reported interest in signing Carter if he clears waivers, a low-cost option that would let them evaluate his defensive upside and developmental fit without a major financial commitment.