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Hawks Sign Pero Antic

July 25th, 2013 at 2:13pm CST by Zachary Links

The Hawks announced that they have signed Macedonian forward/center Pero Antic. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Antic's agent tipped the signing yesterday on his Twitter and indicated that it was a one-year deal with an option for year two. The Hawks still appear to have some cap space, so Antic could be getting more than the minimum salary.

Antic helped lead Greek powerhouse Olympiacos to back-to-back Euroleague titles in 2012 and 2013 and has also captured championships in Serbia, Russia, and Bulgaria. In 31 Euroleague contests in 2012/13, Antic averaged 6.0 PPG and 3.5 RPG in 17.5 minutes of action.

The 30-year-old is the captain of the Macedonian National Team, helping the team to the semifinals of EuroBasket 2011 in Lithuania. He averaged 11.5 points and 8.8 rebounds over 11 games in that year's tournament, while collecting three double-doubles.

Hawks Expected To Sign Pero Antic

July 24th, 2013 at 8:29am CST by Luke Adams

The Hawks have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Macedonian big man Pero Antic, according to his agent Misko Raznatovic (hat tip to Sportando). Raznatovic tweets that his client will sign a deal with the Hawks that will be for one year, with a second-year option. It's not clear yet whether that will be a team or player option, though based on other contracts for international players, I'd guess the former.

Antic, who turns 30 next week, has helped lead Greek powerhouse Olympiacos to back-to-back Euroleague titles in 2012 and 2013. As Wendell Maxey writes at Ridiculous Upside, Antic will bring to Atlanta toughness in the paint and a resume that also includes championships in Serbia, Russia, and Bulgaria.

In 31 Euroleague contests in 2012/13, Antic averaged 6.0 PPG and 3.5 RPG in 17.5 minutes of action. He also hoisted up plenty of three-pointers, making about one per game, albeit only at a 26.1% rate.

The Hawks still appear to have some room below the salary cap, so Antic could be in line for more than the minimum salary. Terms of his deal aren't known yet, however.