Hawks waive Nene after acquiring him in Clint Capela trade - ESPN

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The Atlanta Hawks requested waivers on center Nene on Thursday, the team announced.

The Hawks had acquired Nene from the Houston Rockets in the four-team trade that sent Clint Capela to Atlanta.

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Nene's $2.7 million salary for the 2020-21 season would have become guaranteed if he had not been waived by Feb. 15, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.

Nene, 37, hasn't played this season because of a hip injury. He has career averages of 11.3 points and 6 rebounds in 17 seasons.

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