Atlanta Hawks Release 3-Year NBA Player After Cavs Trade

The Atlanta Hawks waived David Roddy.

Jan 7, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Atlanta Hawks bench celebrates a three point basket during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images / Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

David Roddy had been in the middle of his first season playing for the Atlanta Hawks.

The former Colorado State star is averaging 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 47.3% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 27 games.

On Thursday night, the Hawks announced that they have waived Roddy.

Via the Atlanta Hawks: "We have requested waivers on forward David Roddy."

We have requested waivers on forward David Roddy.

More info: https://t.co/n1zcW4mO4c

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 7, 2025

Roddy was the 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

In addition to the Hawks, he has also spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns.

Via Kevin Chouinard: "To make the trades today that had more players incoming than outgoing, the Hawks just announced that they have released David Roddy."

To make the trades today that had more players incoming than outgoing, the Hawks just announced that they have released David Roddy.

— Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) February 7, 2025

At just 23, Roddy could be an intriguing addition to another team (after clearing waivers).

His career averges are 6.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 42.2% from the field and 30.8% from the three-point range in 162 games.

He has also appeared in eight NBA playoff games with the Suns and Grizzlies.

Jan 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward David Roddy (8) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Hawks are having a down year as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 23-28 record in 51 games.

They have gone 1-9 over their last ten.

On Friday night, the Hawks will resume action when they host Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

Jan 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) moves the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward David Roddy (8) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Hawks are coming off a season where they missed the NBA playoffs for the first time in three years.