The Atlanta Hawks have announced they will convert shooting guard Caleb Houstan‘s existing agreement into a standard NBA contract effective for the rest of the 2025-26 season, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. This change aims to reinforce the team’s perimeter options as they push to secure a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.
Houstan’s Background and Recent Performance
At 23 years old, Caleb Houstan is entering his fourth year in the NBA after previously spending time with the Orlando Magic. Over the past two seasons, Houstan has maintained a strong three-point shooting percentage of 40% with Orlando, a mark he has matched during his current stint in the G League this year. The 6-foot-8 wing has appeared in 10 games for the Hawks since signing on August 19, 2025, contributing 2.3 points per game while shooting an efficient 50% on three-point attempts, despite limited minutes.
Career-wise, Houstan boasts a 37.5% three-point shooting rate across 178 NBA contests. His role has primarily been as a floor-spacing player, averaging 4.0 points and 13.8 minutes per game. His best output came during the 2024-25 season with Orlando, when he posted a 40% three-point percentage paired with a 58.9% effective field goal rate—numbers that align well with the Hawks’ offense, which averages 117.3 points and 39.2 three-point attempts per game.
Team Strategy and Standing Amidst Transition
Atlanta currently holds the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference standings at 26-30, maintaining a 5-5 record in its last ten games. The franchise recently restructured its roster ahead of the trade deadline to prioritize flexibility and acquire additional draft picks. Despite these changes, the Hawks have focused on preserving shooting depth along their wings, making the contract upgrade for Houstan a strategic fit for their evolving squad.
Implications for Hawks’ Playoff Hopes and Future Prospects
Securing Houstan with a standard contract signals the Hawks’ commitment to maintaining a strong perimeter shooting presence during a transitional season. His proven ability to space the floor offers valuable support to Atlanta’s high-volume three-point offense. As the team vies for a position in the play-in tournament, Houstan’s increased role could contribute to their offensive consistency and depth in the crucial final stretch of the season.
“The Atlanta Hawks are converting shooting wing Caleb Houstan to a contract for the remainder of the season, sources tell ESPN. Houstan, 23, is in his fourth NBA season and shot 40% from 3 over the last two years in Orlando and 40% in the G League this season.” — Shams Charania, NBA Insider
Caleb Houstan thru three quarters at MIN:
18 PTS*
6-7 FG
6 3PT*season-high pic.twitter.com/IawQqzKcFR
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 15, 2025
The Atlanta Hawks are converting shooting wing Caleb Houstan to a contract for the remainder of the season, sources tell ESPN. Houstan, 23, is in his fourth NBA season and shot 40% from 3 over the last two years in Orlando and 40% in the G League this season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 18, 2026
