Jarrett Jack Waived by Hawks: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

The Atlanta Hawks waived point guard Jarrett Jack Thursday, who is still recovering from a knee injury that kept him out most of last season.

Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the transaction, reducing the team's roster to 17 players as the regular season approaches.

Jack signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum in June, but he was not expected to be ready by the start of the season, per Vivlamore.

The 32-year-old player said of his rehabilitation:

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We are actively progressing. I can tell you me knee feels 100 times better this month than it did last month. Coach and (the staff) are on me about rushing to get back. They tell me to take my time. They’d rather have me for the longer stretch of the season than just this early part. I’m going to take it day by day. Patience isn’t something I was blessed with so I’m going to do my best until the time is right to step back on the court.

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The Hawks were apparently unwilling to remain patient and let the veteran go. Dennis Schroder is still set to replace Jeff Teague as the starting point guard, but depth could be a concern with Malcolm Delaney and Will Bynum as the best options off the bench.

While Jack's future is uncertain while dealing with his injury, he was having a good year with the Brooklyn Nets before going down. He started all 32 games while averaging 12.8 points and a career-high 7.4 assists per game.

The 11-year veteran has played for seven different organizations in his career, averaging 11.1 points in 803 total games.

He also remained upbeat in his message apparently to himself after being waived:

If he can prove he is healthy, Jack could be a useful addition to a number of teams around the league this season.