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Vince Carter on verge of one-year deal with Atlanta Hawks for 21st NBA season

Needing a veteran in a rebuilding locker room full of young players, the Hawks will sign the NBA’s eldest statesman.

The Hawks agreed to terms with Vince Carter on a one-year, $2.4 million deal, the veteran minimum, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) tries to stop Sacramento Kings guard Vince Carter (15) in a game in Toronto last year.
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) tries to stop Sacramento Kings guard Vince Carter (15) in a game in Toronto last year.

The 41-year-old Carter is entering his 21st NBA season. He is one of seven players in NBA history to play 20 or more seasons.