The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent guard Trent Forrest to a two-way contract. Per group coverage, phrases of the settlement weren’t disclosed. In 2020, the second-year guard went undrafted out of Florida State. Forrest signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz on November 19, 2020.
In his rookie 2020-21 NBA season, Forrest averaged 2.9 factors, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per recreation. Plus, in 30 video games performed, the 6’4″ guard averaged 45.1% capturing from the sphere and 19.2% from 3-point vary.
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Final season, in 60 video games performed and 6 video games began, the guard averaged 3.3 factors, 1.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per recreation. The Jazz went 4-2 when utilizing Forrest of their beginning lineup. Additionally, he averaged 49% from the ground and 18.5% from downtown.
On Jan. 24, within the Jazz’s 115-109 loss to the Suns, Forrest scored a then career-high 17 factors in 36 minutes of motion. He shot 8-for-12 from the ground. His velocity and agility will profit the Hawks’ backcourt.
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Then, within the Jazz’s 108-104 win over the Nuggets on Feb. 2, the guard scored a career-high 18 factors in 39 minutes performed. He completed 6-for-9 capturing from the sphere. Forrest tied his profession excessive with eight assists as nicely.
By 90 profession video games, Forrest has averaged 3.1 factors, 1.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per recreation.
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Moreover, by way of 137 video games performed with Florida State, the guard averaged 8.3 factors, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals per recreation.
In his senior 2019-20 season, Forrest averaged career-highs 11.6 factors and 1.9 steals per recreation. To not point out, the Chipley, Florida, native averaged 30.9 minutes performed per recreation and 82.2% capturing from the free throw line. He was later chosen to the second-team All-ACC and All-ACC Defensive Staff in 2020.
Moreover, Forrest acquired All-ACC Educational Staff honors every year at Florida State (2016-20). Heading into his third NBA season, now’s his time to shine with the Hawks.
On the finish of June, the Spurs traded Jock Landale and Dejounte Murray to the Hawks for Danilo Gallinari, a 2023 first-round draft decide, a 2025 first-round draft decide, a 2026 first-round draft decide and a 2027 first-round draft decide.
Then, per week later, the Hawks traded Landale to the Suns for money and a commerce exception. And Atlanta signed Frank Kaminsky to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
If notable stars maintain main accidents subsequent season, Trent Forrest can have the chance to spend extra time with the Hawks subsequent season. He’ll assist enhance their backcourt.
Although, if Forrest performs at a excessive stage on the School Park Skyhawks, the group’s NBA G League affiliate, the guard’s two-way deal could possibly be transformed into an ordinary contract.
