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Hawks sign former Laker, Knick to two-way contract

Dylan Windler (9) of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles as Cam Thomas (24) of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center in New York City, on April 8, 2022. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images/TNS)

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Dylan Windler (9) of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles as Cam Thomas (24) of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center in New York City, on April 8, 2022. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images/TNS)
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March 5, 2024

NEW YORK -- The Hawks signed small forward Dylan Windler to a two-way contract Monday, the final day NBA teams could sign players to two-way deals.

Windler played in 11 games with the Lakers and Knicks this season and played in 84 games with the Cavaliers after being selected 26th overall in the 2019 NBA draft. He has plenty of experience in the NBA G League, appearing in 42 games with 24 starts. He averaged 13.4 points, eight rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.4 minutes on 46.7% overall shooting and 37.5% shooting from 3.

Windler is available to play for the Hawks in Tuesday’s road game against the Knicks.

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