AJC: Atlanta Hawks at Jazz: Wilkins stays, hopes to stick around

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Salt Lake City–Damien Wilkins fulfilled a dream when he got to wear a Hawks uniform like his Uncle ‘Nique. He didn’t have one in his locker tonight after being the team waived him.

The fact that he’s still here with the Hawks indicates how much he wants to wear it again.

“They gave me the option [to stay],” Wilkins said. “I wanted to be around the guys and show them how much I wanted to be here and how much I’m committed to the team. We’ll see what happens.”

By waiving Wilkins today the Hawks assure he won’t be on the roster on Jan. 10, when his contract would become guaranteed for the rest of the season. The Hawks could sign him (or any other free agent) to a 10-day contract once he clears waivers in a couple days.

L.D. said the Hawks “certainly could use another wing” especially with Marvin still on the injured list. He said re-signing Wilkins is a possibility.

“I thought he did a really good job for us,” L.D. said. “You always leave your options open to bring him back. …

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