Hawks fill final roster spot with former two-way player

Keaton Wallace at Atlanta Hawks Media Day | Kevin C. Cox/GettyImagesKeaton Wallace was elevated from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal today after a year of two-way service for the Atlanta Hawks.

This news comes just hours after Charles Bassey and Lamont Butler were waived, which opened one NBA final roster spot for the Hawks. Wallace has been a favorite of head coach Quin Snyder due to his strong defensive play and high-IQ play at the point guard position.

Wallace attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for four years before entering the 2021 draft. After going undrafted, Wallace signed with the Ontario Clippers, the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Clippers that is now…