Former Golden State Warriors two-way player Marcus Derrickson has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Derrickson spent the vast majority of the 2018-19 season with the Warriors' G-League affiliate in Santa Cruz, where he averaged 13.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game while shooting a robust 42.1% clip from the 3-point line.
Prospecting as an undersized stretch-four, the Warriors were hoping Derrickson could improve his feet and become somewhat of a three-and-D big man. While he showed promise, the signing of Ky Bowman to the first two-way spot narrowed his chances to return on a two-way deal. Damion Lee's return on yet another two-way deal ultimately shut the coffin for Derrickson.
Article Continues BelowThe Hawks have been happy to continue any projects the Warriors have started on, as former Golden State assistant GM turned full-fledged general manager Travis Schlenk was now poached the services of head performance therapist Chelsea Lane after two successful seasons with the Warriors.
Most recently a trade that sent Omari Spellman to the Warriors and brought back Damian Jones, who Schlenk is plenty familiar with.
Derrickson is much of the same case — a skilled forward with range that is still developing, but has the right set of skills to make an intriguing look. The 23-year-old forward will have a chance to challenge for a roster spot and could receive a bonus up to $50,000 if he signs a contract with the Hawks' G League affiliate upon being waived from the NBA team.
The Hawks have signed forward Charlie Brown Jr. to its first two-way spot and while point guard Brandon Goodwin is reported to be the second choice, the team has yet to make it official.