Kobe Johnson is off the Atlanta Hawks' roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the team's official roster. The move follows an Oct. 17 report from Hoops Rumors that the Hawks had waived Johnson along with Cameron Corhen.
The move
Johnson, a 23-year-old rookie guard, is no longer on the Atlanta Hawks' roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, per the team's official roster. The move follows an Oct. 17 report from Hoops Rumors headlined "Hawks Waive Cameron Corhen, Kobe Johnson." No confidence level was given for that report. Johnson's next destination, if any, is not announced.
The money
Johnson's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, and no new deal for him has been reported. The Hawks carry $198.5 million in payroll across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the $165.0 million salary cap but under the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Atlanta sits below the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Johnson did not have an NBA line last season. Atlanta's rotation last season was led by Jalen Johnson (35.2 minutes, 22.5 points), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (33.4 minutes, 20.8 points), Dyson Daniels (33.2 minutes, 11.9 points), Onyeka Okongwu (31.0 minutes, 15.2 points), CJ McCollum (28.8 minutes, 18.7 points) and Trae Young (28.0 minutes, 19.3 points). The Hawks list 18 players on the roster, at the standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Kobe Johnson go from here?
His next destination is not announced.
What report preceded the move?
An Oct. 17 report from Hoops Rumors said the Hawks had waived Johnson and Cameron Corhen. No confidence level was given for that report.
Does Johnson have a new contract on file?
No. His contract is not on file yet.