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Hawks waive Magette, finalize roster

Orlando Magic forward Bismack Biyombo (11) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Kris Humphries, right, while driving to the basket as Hawks guard Josh Magette (7) and forward Mike Scott (32) also help defend during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Orlando Magic forward Bismack Biyombo (11) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Kris Humphries, right, while driving to the basket as Hawks guard Josh Magette (7) and forward Mike Scott (32) also help defend during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
By Chris Vivlamore
Oct 22, 2016

The Hawks released guard Josh Magette on Saturday, the final cut of preseason that brought the roster to the maximum15 players.

Magette was added to the training camp roster on a non-guaranteed deal after the Hawks had injuries at point guard.

Magette appeared in just three of the Hawks’ seven exhibition games. He played a total of 17 minutes and averaged 1.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He did not play in the Hawks’ final two exhibition games. He practiced with the team on Saturday before the roster move was made.

“He’s a good player,” Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said Saturday. “We get to see it in practice more than anyone else. Totally impressed.”

Budenholzer confirmed the Hawks will go into the regular season with two point guards in Dennis Schroder and Malcolm Delaney.

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