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Atlanta Hawks waive veteran guard Patty Mills to make room for two-way player Trent Forrest's standard NBA contract.

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The Atlanta Hawks are waiving guard Patty Mills, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Patrick Mills

Team:Atlanta HawksPosition:PGAge:35Height:183 cmWeight:84 kgBirth place:AustraliaProfileNewsStatistics

The Hawks plan to utilize an open roster spot by converting two-way guard Trent Forrest to a standard NBA contract, according to the same report. Forrest, in his second season with the team after a stint in Utah from 2020-22, has played in 20 games this season.

Meanwhile, Mills, a 15-year veteran, has demonstrated his shooting prowess with a 38.2 percent success rate from beyond the arc, despite playing in a limited role this season.

In his 19 appearances, averaging 10.6 minutes per game, Mills has contributed 2.7 points and 1.1 rebounds.

The Aussie boasts a solid career, spanning 879 NBA games across various teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets, and the Hawks.

Mills secured an NBA championship with the Spurs in 2014. Throughout his career, he has maintained averages of 8.9 points and 2.2 assists per game.

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