The Hawks announced today that they have requested waivers on Lamont Butler, Kobe Johnson, and Malik Williams, writes Caleb Johnson for 929 The Game (via Twitter). With the move, Atlanta has finalized its 18-man training camp roster.
Johnson was officially signed to his Exhibit 10 deal just over two weeks ago, and Butler and Williams were signed two days ago. By signing and then waiving them, the three players will be eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if they spend at least 60 days with the Hawks’ G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks. College Park acquired Williams’ returning rights earlier this month.
Johnson, brother of Hawks’ forward Jalen Johnson, went undrafted in the 2025 draft after averaging 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.6 steals while shooting 36.2% from three for UCLA as a senior.
Butler, a 6’2″ guard who played his final college season at Kentucky, averaged 11.4 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 39.1% from three as a fifth-year senior. He also went undrafted in the 2025 draft.
Williams played five seasons for Louisville. The 6’11” center averaged 9.5 points and 8 rebounds in his final season before going undrafted in the 2022 draft.