When the Atlanta Hawks parted ways with (effectively) retired guard Mo Williams, the team elected to use that open roster spot on a 10-day contract for veteran combo guard Gary Neal. Now, with Neal’s pact nearing its end after Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards, the Hawks could reportedly be targeting an old friend for a similar arrangement.
The familiar face is Lamar Patterson.
Lamar Patterson, fresh off a 41-point game for @nbadleague Reno , getting strong interest from Atlanta for a 10-day deal, ESPN sources say.
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 27, 2017
The Hawks have a decision to make soon with Gary Neal near the end of his own 10-day pact and Patterson, sources say, has Atlanta intrigued
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 27, 2017
Mike Budenholzer indicated prior to Friday’s game that no decision on Neal’s situation had been made.