Atlanta Hawks
Hawks recall Spellman from G League
Omari Spellman of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena on November 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Hawks recalled Omari Spellman from the NBA G League on Sunday. The rookie forward played three games for the Erie BayHawks in the assignment.
In the three G League games, all starts, Spellman averaged 16.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 blocks in 32.7 minutes.
Prior to the assignment, Spellman appeared in 23 games, including eight starts, for the Hawks. He averaged 6.2 points and 4.3 rebounds in 17.7 minutes.
The move comes as the Hawks host the Heat on Sunday.
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Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.
