Report: Williams returns to Hawks on 1-year, $5M deal

The Atlanta Hawks retained guard Lou Williams on a one-year, $5-million deal, reports The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Williams joined the Hawks for a second stint last season via trade and averaged 10 points, 3.4 assists, and 21 minutes across 24 contests. He also appeared in 18 postseason games as Atlanta reached the Eastern Conference finals.

The three-time Sixth Man of the Year will play his 17th NBA season in 2021-22.