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Hawks waive Isaiah Taylor

Robert Covington of the 76ers prepares to block a shot by Isaiah Taylor of the Hawks at Philips Arena on March 30, 2018. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Robert Covington of the 76ers prepares to block a shot by Isaiah Taylor of the Hawks at Philips Arena on March 30, 2018. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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June 30, 2018

The Hawks requested waivers on point guard Isaiah Taylor. He was due $300,000 of his $1.5 million salary for next season if still on the roster after Saturday.

The Hawks signed Taylor in October, and he played in 67 games, with averages of 17.4 minutes, 6.6 points and 3.1 assists. Taylor, 23, played in four games for the Rockets in 2016-17.

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