Africa-Press – Angola. Angolan Bruno Fernando has left the Atlanta Hawks, of the North American Basketball League (NBA), according to a press release published on the club’s website.
The statement supports the decision by detailing its impact on the team’s budget and formation for next season. By letting go of the center, who graduated on August 1, the Atlanta Hawks will get rid of the salary of $2,717,391 scheduled for the 2024/25 season, staying below the line.
of taxes.
According to the statement, the deadline to guarantee Fernando’s salary was set for July 29, with the dismissal taking place later.
This opens up a vacancy that the Hawks could try to fill with a player who better fits their current needs.
Bruno Fernando, who has been in the NBA for five years, was acquired by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 Draft, after trading his rights with the Philadelphia 76ers.
In the last 32 games (18.7 minutes per game), due to a series of injuries, Fernando averaged 7.6 points per game, 5.2 rebounds, 59.4% shooting from the field and 70.1% from the free throw line.
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