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Grading the Atlanta Hawks’ surprising signing of Wesley Matthews

As they aim to put the finishing touches on a retooled roster ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks have added a veteran free agent.

According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Atlanta has signed Wesley Matthews to an interesting one-year deal. The 36-year-old Matthews joins the Hawks following two years with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he was a key cog in their rotation. This is an eye-catching move for Atlanta that could potentially pay off in a big way down the line. With that said, let us look at the move by breaking down the financial aspect, fit, role, and more before giving it a letter grade.