Atlanta Hawks

Hawks waive Tyler Cavanaugh

Tyler Cavanaugh made one start for the Atlanta Hawk in the 2017 season.
Tyler Cavanaugh made one start for the Atlanta Hawk in the 2017 season.
May 11, 2018

The Hawks waived forward Tyler Cavanaugh on Friday. The move comes in advance of a $450,000 contract guarantee for next season due to Cavanaugh on Tuesday.

The Hawks signed Cavanaugh to a “two-way” contract in November that limited the number of days he could spend with the their NBA team rather than G League Erie. Injuries to Hawks frontcourt players opened an opportunity for Cavanaugh, who earned a full NBA contract after he was a major contributor over the first two months.

Cavanaugh appeared in 39 games with averages of 13.3 minutes, 4.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. He made 32 of 89 three-point attempts (36 percent).

Cavanaugh, 24, wasn’t selected in the 2017 draft out of George Washington. He played for the Hawks during last year’s Summer League.

 

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