The Atlanta Hawks sign Justin Tillman, Chris Clemons, and Cameron Oliver to 10-Day Contracts

The Atlanta Hawks announced the signings of Justin Tillman, Chris Clemons, and Cameron Oliver to 10-day contracts. Per team policy, the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Tillman joins the Hawks from the College Park Skyhawks, Atlanta’s NBA G League affiliate, where he has appeared in 14 games (nine starts), tallying 13.1 points and 7.5 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per contest (.590 FG%, .619 FT%). At the NBA G League Showcase, Tillman recorded back-to-back double-doubles, averaging 24.0 points and 16.0 rebounds in 26.5 minutes (.700 FG%, .600 FT%).

The 6-8 forward saw action in eight games (two starts) for the Memphis Hustle during the 2018-19 season. In total, he has appeared in 22 career NBA G League contests (11 starts), averaging 11.5 points and 6.7 rebounds in 20.6 minutes (.551 FG%).

Clemons most recently suited up for the Maine Celtics, Boston’s NBA G League affiliate, appearing in 14 games (three starts) notching 16.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.6 minutes (.439 FG%, .426 3FG%, 1.000 FT%). He has scored 10-or-more points in 11 of his 14 outings this season, including 20-or-more points six times. 

The 5-9 guard, who appeared in 14 games (12 starts) with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers during the 2019-20 season, has seen action in 28 total NBA G League games (15 starts) over two seasons, averaging 20.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.8 minutes (.413 FG%, .362 3FG%, .890 FT%).

Oliver comes to the Hawks from the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League where he has seen action in 14 games (six starts), tallying 14.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.7 blocks in 27.8 minutes (.564 FG%, .318 3FG%, .583 FT%). He spent the 2021-22 preseason with the Los Angeles Lakers, appearing in five games averaging 2.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 7.9 minutes.

The Oakland, Calif. native signed with the Houston Rockets on May 10, 2021, seeing action in four regular-season games, recording 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 block in 21.8 minutes (.576 FG%, .303 3FG%). He recorded a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double on May 16, 2021, against the Hawks.

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