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Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder speaks to the media at the Atlanta Hawks training facility at the Emory Healthcare Courts in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 22, 2024. Interviewed at his franchise’s training center northwest of Atlanta, Zaccharie Risacher, the son of former French international Stephane Risacher, doesn’t believe in destiny, but acknowledges the contribution of his “family environment” to his rapid ascent. (Photo by CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA / AFP via Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets (at Barclays Center) by a score of 141-107.
Caleb Houstan finished the win with two points, one rebound and one assist while shooting 1/1 from the field in four minutes of playing time.
Atlanta Hawks Announce Release Of 4-Year Player
GettyQuin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Houston Rockets during the first half in a preseason game at Toyota Center on October 06, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
On Saturday, the Hawks announced that they had released Houstan.
The Hawks wrote: “We have requested waivers on Caleb Houstan”
Houston had been averaging 2.3 points per contest while shooting 53.8% from the field and 52.4% from three-point range in 18 games.
GettyCaleb Houstan #33 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots over Trevon Scott #13 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second half at Barclays Center on April 03, 2026 in New York City.
Houstan’s NBA Career
GettyCaleb Houstan #33 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during media day at PC&E Atlanta on September 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Houstan was the 32nd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Michigan.
He has also spent time with the Orlando Magic over part of four NBA seasons.
His career averages are 3.9 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range in 186 games.
GettyCaleb Houstan #2 of the Orlando Magic looks on during the first half at TD Garden on December 15, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Following the release of Houstan, news came out that the Hawks are now signing another player.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote: “The Atlanta Hawks are signing veteran center Tony Bradley to a deal for the remainder of the season, adding frontcourt depth in wake of an injury to Jock Landale, sources tell ESPN. Atlanta has had a hot second half, surging to No. 5 in the Eastern Conference.”
GettyTony Bradley #13 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 16, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Hawks Right Now
GettyJalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after conversing with head coach Quin Snyder during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena on January 19, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Hawks are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-33 record in 78 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have won eight out their last ten).
At home, the Hawks have gone 23-16 in 39 games at State Farm Arena.
Following the Knicks, they will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Ohio.
GettyJonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on March 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Hawks have missed the NBA playoffs in each of the previous two seasons.
They had reached the Eastern Conference finals in 2021 when Trae Young, John Collins and Kevin Huerter were still on the roster.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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