Quinn Snyder reveals recent G League invite
Atlanta The Hawks haven’t had much luck with injuries this season, and most of those have come from frontcourt players at the end of the bench. In the span of just two weeks, the Hawks have lost three G League players to season-ending injuries: Jacob Toppin, Eli Ndiaje and, most recently, N’Fali Dante.
The Hawks are already dealing with the disease that has kept Kristaps Porzingis out for a whileand Mouhamed Gueie recently had to miss a game with a sprained right shoulder. That prompted the Hawks to sign Malik Williams to a two-way contract to add depth to the end of the bench.
Before their game against the Chicago Bulls, the head coach Quinn Snyder talked about signing Williams.
“It’s always good when someone who’s invested in your program gets an opportunity to be called up,” Snyder said. “He put in a lot of time and work and was effective in College Park. Ability to shoot the ball, shoot from 3. He’s a good rebounder. It’s important for us to have some depth.”
In 14 games with the College Park Skyhawks, Williams averaged 16.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. In 12 games during the Tip-Off Tournament, Williams averaged 16.1 points and 10.7 rebounds, and was one of only eight players in the G League to average at least 15.0 points and 10.0 rebounds during that stretch.
Williams would be a good player for the Hawks if his name has to be called to get some minutes, as he can stretch the floor while dominating the boards. With the injuries the Hawks have dealt with in the frontcourt, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him at some point during the season unless they sign or trade another player.
For now, let’s hope the Hawks get healthy sooner rather than later.
2025-12-24 06:55:00
