The Hawks have requested waivers on guard Sharife Cooper, the team announced today (via Twitter).
The move comes just days after Atlanta technically re-signed Cooper to a two-way contract. Cooper, who was on a two-way deal last season, accepted his qualifying offer in that instance.
However, the Hawks apparently have another player in mind for that two-way slot. Chaundee Brown holds the club’s other two-way contract.
Cooper, 21, was the 48th overall pick in the 2021 draft. He appeared in only 13 games at the NBA level, logging 39 total minutes and making just 3-of-14 shots from the field.
The former Auburn standout saw much more action at the G League level, averaging 17.1 PPG and 6.9 APG on .431/.361/.907 shooting in 22 regular season appearances (30.2 MPG) for the College Park Skyhawks, Atlanta’s NBAGL affiliate.
I thought Atlanta got a massive steal last season. Seems like the other 29 teams were right about him.
Yeah I ain’t finna wan a guy who scores 0.5 a game gtfo
Just as well. ATL had too many future all stars as it was.
Comment of the day. Regulars know why.
I hear that……Sharife don’t like it!
Should’ve stayed in school. I always said that he wanted to make the jump too early. He’s quick, but he still can’t shoot. He’s also too small to guard anyone…
Would have shined bright playing with Jabari!
Enjoy Europe.