August 19: Over a month after their agreement was first reported, the Hawks have officially signed Houstan, the team announced today in a press release.
July 17: The Hawks and Caleb Houstan have agreed to a one-year contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (Twitter link).
Houstan spent the first three years of his NBA career with the Magic. 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, Houstan appeared in 58 games (six starts) with Orlando 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 his 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”, he 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 three last season) for playing time.
It’s almost like when someone is not a good player in college they don’t become a good player in the NBA
Every team has to have filler players
I volunteer, I dont mind making millions for sitting on a bench
Jalen Johnson at PF. His competition for SF mins is Risacher and Vit Krecji.
Vit is basically our backup pg
Houstan, we don’t have a problem
He (Houstan) is a good shooter in practice, but for some reason panics in real games.
You can complain about any other aspect of Houstans game. Everything else looks under average or worse. Athleticism, finishing, passing, rebounds. Im with you.
But to complain about his shooting?
ALL he does is shoot 3pt shots. And he is career 375 to 40% last year.
What else do you want?
It is his one skill keeping him in the nba.
That and his size.
Hawks have done well this off-season improving their roster. New blood, vet experience and a balanced rotation. This is a good deal for both sides. One year is flexible for both parties.
Hawks are third or fourth best in the east. They have had a phenomenal off-season.