Welcome to the roster, Nikola!
After being drafted in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, Nikola Đurišić (Djurisic) suffered an injury and later played with the College Park Skyhawks despite not signing to a standard or even a two-way contract. This season, the Hawks have offered a contract to the Serbian international in what looks to be a win-win for both sides.
Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution had it first:
Per league source, the Hawks are signing Nikola Đurišić to a standard deal.
— Lauren L. Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) July 11, 2025
Based on the reporting of Michael Scotto of Hoopshype, I listed the structure of the deal below:
Michael Scotto reports it’s just three years/one year guaranteed so roughly:
2025-26: $1.3MM
2026-27: $2.2MM (unguaranteed)
2027-28: $2.5MM (team option) https://t.co/rpSNeZ7ohh— Wes (@bloghawk) July 11, 2025
In effect, the Hawks could part ways with Djurisic next offseason after one minimum salary season, but should he prove himself this season he could earn around $5.95 million before hitting restricted free agency in 2028. This move gives the Hawks 13 standard contract players (one short of the legal regular season minimum save two weeks) and two two-way players signed.
The tall combo guard/wing debuted with the Summer League Hawks yesterday, finishing with eight points, three rebounds and an assist.