Hawks sign G Kevon Harris, F Joey Hauser

Field Level Media|published: Fri 20th September, 11:12 2024

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Jan 19, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Kevon Harris (8) dribbles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) in the fourth quarter at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent guard Kevon Harris and forward Joey Hauser, the team announced Friday.

Both players reportedly will play under one-year, minimum-salary contracts.

Harris, 27, played in 36 games for the Orlando Magic over the past two seasons on a two-way contract, averaging 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 12.9 minutes per game.

Over four seasons in the NBA G League, Harris averaged 15.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 28.0 minutes in 89 games (70 starts) for the Raptors 905 (2020-22), Lakeland Magic (2022-23) and Osceola Magic (2023-24).

Hauser, 25, played in 50 games (eight starts) last season for the Ontario Clippers of the G League. The younger brother of Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser, the 6-9 forward averaged 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 21.8 minutes.

--Field Level Media