Devin Carter is no longer on the Atlanta Hawks roster as of Friday, Sep 11. The move came a day after a report linked him to the Boston Celtics.
The move
Devin Carter is off the Atlanta Hawks roster, per the official roster dated Friday, Sep 11. The move follows a report from the same day, in which Jake Fischer wrote that the Celtics are interested in Carter, a report carrying 75% confidence. Carter is a 24-year-old guard with two seasons of NBA experience, all of it with Atlanta before this roster move.
The money
Carter's deal on file calls for $5.2M in 2026-27 and $7.4M in 2027-28. Atlanta's payroll for 2026-27 stands at $197.0M across 17 contracts, over the $165.0M salary cap but under the $200.4M luxury tax line. The Hawks sit below both aprons as well, the first set at $209.0M and the second at $221.7M.
The fit
Carter averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 18.4 minutes across 38 games last season. Atlanta's backcourt minutes last season went to Trae Young (28.0 minutes, 19.3 points), Dyson Daniels (33.2 minutes, 11.9 points), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (33.4 minutes, 20.8 points) and Keshon Gilbert (25.5 minutes, 11.0 points). The Hawks currently carry 22 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Devin Carter a free agent now?
That is not announced. The official roster shows him off the Hawks roster as of Friday, Sep 11.
Are the Celtics signing Devin Carter?
That is not announced. A report from Jake Fischer on Sep 11 said the Celtics are interested in Carter, with 75% confidence, but no deal is confirmed.
What does Devin Carter's contract look like?
His contract on file lists $5.2M for 2026-27 and $7.4M for 2027-28.