Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks

Solomon Hill set to return to Hawks on one-year deal

Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) wraps up Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) during the first half Sunday, April 25, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Ben Gray/AP)

Credit: Ben Gray

Credit: Ben Gray

Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) wraps up Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) during the first half Sunday, April 25, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Ben Gray/AP)
By
Updated Aug 3, 2021

In the Hawks’ first move of free agency, Solomon Hill will return to Atlanta on a one-year deal, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Hill provided a veteran presence and vocal leadership last season, though he had to shoulder more minutes and responsibility than expected, as injuries added up. He averaged 4.5 points and three rebounds in 21.3 minutes per game, playing in 71 games and starting 16.

NBA free agency began 6 p.m. Monday, so teams could begin negotiating with free agents at that time. However, teams can’t officially sign free agents until 12:01 p.m. Friday.

About the Author

Sarah K. Spencer, a Georgia native and UGA alum, spearheads sports video at the AJC. She also serves as a general assignment writer and previously covered the Hawks from 2019-22.

Follow Sarah K. Spencer on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder confers with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

‘It’s embarrassing’: Hawks grounded by Raptors in season opener

1h ago
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

This season is now or never for Hawks star Trae Young

With a roster now built around him, it's time for Young to prove that he can be The Man for a title-contending team.

Prime time: Hawks’ upgraded roster positions them for return to playoffs

Expectations for the Atlanta Hawks haven’t been higher in a long time, starting with the season opener Wednesday night at State Farm Arena against the Toronto Raptors.

The Latest

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder confers with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

‘It’s embarrassing’: Hawks grounded by Raptors in season opener

1h ago

Prime time: Hawks’ upgraded roster positions them for return to playoffs

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

This season is now or never for Hawks star Trae Young

Featured

(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero | Sources: Hyosub Shin for the AJC, Unsplash)

Credit: Philip Robibero / AJC

THE FUTURE OF MARTA

MARTA was meant to go more places. Here’s why it doesn’t.

MARTA is searching for new leadership while it works toward completion of the largest capital investments made to the system in more than a decade.

Ex-PSC candidate took notebook of Georgia Power trade secrets, police say

A warrant alleges former Public Service Commission candidate Patty Durand placed a booklet of Georgia Power trade secret information into her purse and left a hearing room.

Buckhead HOA can’t keep neglecting historic Black cemetery, judge says

An Atlanta judge has forced a luxury Buckhead townhome HOA to refurbish and maintain one of the most historically significant African American cemeteries in the metro.