The Atlanta Hawks announced that they have cut Damion James and James Anderson from the team. This puts the Hawks at fourteen total players, one under the roster limit for the NBA. The Hawks could still choose to cut more players, but it appears they will stand pat with who they have.
Damion James was signed over the off season from the Brooklyn Nets. He was originally drafted by the Hawks two years ago, but traded to the Nets on draft night. He said he felt like this is where he was meant to play all along, and he gave it his all during the preseason, but apparently he didn't fit into the Hawks' plans. James finished the preseason averaging 6.5 points and 6.8 rebounds in six games, which were good numbers with the lack of minutes he got.
Anderson was signed over the off season too, he played with the San Antonio Spurs the past two years. He never seemed to have a shot to make the team after the way James played. Anderson finished the preseason averaging only two points in six games.
With these moves it appears that Anthony Tolliver has secured a spot on the team. He was signed over the off season after spending last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had the most experience out of the three players and earned the most minutes during the preseason, and he made the most of those minutes. He will certainly help the Hawks off the bench this year.
The Hawks open the regular season this Friday, November 2nd. They will host the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m.
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