The Atlanta Hawks are still tinkering deep into the offseason, and their latest move fits the time of year: low risk, possible upside, and a clear eye on what could happen in College Park.
Atlanta has signed center Will Baker to a camp deal, a move that points toward the usual Exhibit-10 path. The Hawks didn’t make the terms public, but the setup is familiar enough. Baker is likely headed for a short stay with the main roster before becoming a candidate for the College Park Skyhawks.
That’s where the real opportunity could come. If Baker lands with Atlanta’s G League affiliate, he’ll get a chance to carve out a role and maybe turn into more than just another name on the summer ledger. The Skyhawks have a track record with frontcourt players, which makes this a landing spot worth watching for a 6-foot-11 big with stretch potential.
Baker’s G League résumé already gives him something to work with. He spent his first two seasons in the league with the Iowa Wolves and then the Osceola Magic last season. In the 2025-26 campaign, he put up 9.5 points and 6.1 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game while shooting over 62% from the field and more than 36% from deep.
That kind of efficiency, especially from a big man, is exactly what makes these camp signings interesting. Atlanta may be taking a small swing now, but if Baker reports to College Park, the payoff could show up sooner rather than later.
For the moment, the Hawks’ two-way spots are full, with Keshon Gilbert, Jalen Wilson and RayJ Dennis occupying them. Even so, those jobs are never locked down for long. If someone in College Park starts performing night after night and looks ready to help if injuries hit, teams tend to pay attention.
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