Atlanta Hawks' latest decision will spark questions for the Celtics

Boston Celtics, Brad Stevens, Charles Bassey. | Michael Reaves/GettyImagesThe Atlanta Hawks waived Charles Bassey on Saturday, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. As Bobby Marks of ESPN pointed out, the impetus for the move is that 5 p.m. EST is the deadline to waive a player on a non-guaranteed contract without absorbing a per-day cap hit. The full salary would count on the team's books, including when it comes to the luxury tax and aprons.

Bassey impressed during the preseason. Most notably, he stuffed the stat sheet with seven points, 17 rebounds, five blocks, and two steals in a one-point win over the Miami Heat.

However, center N'Faly Dante ultimately prevailed in the battle for a roster spot in…