The Atlanta Hawks have signed Kevon Harris to an Exhibit 10 contract, per HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. With this signing, the Hawks will now have 21 players under contract heading into training camp, the maximum number allowed. Harris, a Georgia native, has appeared in 36 games for the Orlando Magic as a two-way player.
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Kevon Harris, league sources told @hoopshype. Harris spent the past two seasons with the Orlando Magic and appeared in 36 combined games. pic.twitter.com/jh4GLbbsyB
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 18, 2024
He’ll now get the chance to stick with his home state team. However, competition will be fierce. The Hawks currently have 15 on standard contracts and three players on two-way contracts. In order for him to land either a standard or a hybrid deal, Atlanta would have to waive or trade a player.
Hawks Sign Former Magic Wing Kevon Harris To Final Training Camp Spot
Fortunately for Harris, Atlanta is in a state of flux, with a front office willing to move anyone but Jalen Johnson.
If Hawks general manager Landry Fields deems it to be the best move for his team, he could make room for Harris. In that event, Keaton Wallace and Dominick Barlow may be deemed their most expendable players. Not only are they on two-way contracts, but unlike Seth Lundy, they weren’t drafted by Atlanta.
David Roddy and Cody Zeller could also get the axe.
Zeller, an 11-year veteran, is quite possibly at the bottom of the depth chart in his position group. Between Clint Capela, Onyeka Okongwu, Larry Nance Jr., and Mouhamed Gueye, there doesn’t appear to be much room for him. His physical tools and experience are valuable. However, he’s never been a reliable shot-blocker and isn’t overly skilled.
Roddy is something of an NBA fan favorite, but he’s a player who’s hard to pin down to a position.
At 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, he plays like a forward. Yet, he hasn’t shown himself to be a reliable outside shooter, converting 30.1 percent of his career 3s. As he made only 31.9 percent of his 3-pointers at Colorado State, it might not be in the cards for him. At the other end, he has the girth and strength to wall of defenders, but doesn’t stop them from getting into the paint.
What Can Harris Bring To Hawks?
For a team whose only 3-and-D threats are rookie Zaccharie Risacher and De’Andre Hunter, Harris is arguably a necessary addition.
Harris made 37.2 percent of his career 3s with the Magic. He’s converted 37.0 percent of his 3-pointers while in the G League. Lastly, he made 39.7 percent of his 3s in college after spending four seasons at Stephen F. Austin. All that is to say that his body of work inspires confidence in his ability to play off of the Hawks’ on-ball scorers and playmakers.
On top of that, Harris is a very solid perimeter defender. At 6-foot-5 and 216 pounds, he slides his feet well, can stop on a dime, and plays with the requisite tenacity. He can also guard longer players. With their well-documented defensive woes, he might be particularly valuable in Atlanta.
