Atlanta Hawks Sign Free Agent Big Man

The Atlanta Hawks have dipped into the free agent pool to add a 12-year veteran to their frontcourt depth. 

Free agent center Derrick Favors is signing a 10-day deal with the Atlanta Hawks, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 11, 2023

Derrick Favors was waived by the Houston Rockets before the beginning of the season, leaving him without a team for the last three months. 

It's a 10-day contract, and a homecoming for Favors, who was born in Atlanta.

Favors, who played college and high school basketball in Atlanta, averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Thunder a season ago.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 11, 2023

He also played his college and high school ball there. 

Favors, who played college and high school basketball in Atlanta, averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Thunder a season ago.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 11, 2023

The 31-year-old spent last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in about 16 minutes per game.  

Favors was the No 3 overall pick in the 2010 Draft, and was an All-Rookie Second Team Selection that year. 

The Hawks will be his 5th NBA team. He's posted career marks of 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocked shots, while shooting 53.4% from the field. 

He'll add some veteran leadership and frontcourt presence for the Hawks. 

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