NBA contract update: Atlanta Hawks make bold two-way move by signing undrafted guard Keshon Gilbert after impressive G League run

According to league sources who spoke with Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, rookie point guard Keshon Gilbert will join the Atlanta Hawks on a two-way contract. Gilbert completed his undergraduate career at Iowa State and was undrafted in 2025.

Bill Neff is Gilbert's agent. Gilbert was an undrafted Iowa State player in 2025. Gilbert signed a 10-day deal with the Washington Wizards and played in three games this season. He was dismissed at the beginning of training camp after first signing a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with the Wizards in September. This allowed him to sign with the Capital City Go-Go, a G League club in Washington.

Undrafted guard Keshon Gilbert earns Hawks two-way deal after strong G League numbers

The Atlanta Hawks and Keshon Gilbert have reached an agreement on a two-way contract.

Gilbert has averaged 15.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in 28.4 minutes across 37 games with the Capital City Go Go of the G League.Jake Fischer wrote on X:“The Atlanta Hawks are signing Keshon Gilbert to a two-way contract, according to league sources. Gilbert, repped by veteran agent Bill Neff, was with the Capital City Go-Go, and spent time with the Washington Wizards earlier this season…”The 6'4" guard has played with Capital City for the majority of the season, averaging 13.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 27.4 minutes per game across 30 games.

Gilbert, who was not selected in the 2025 draft out of Iowa State, signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal with the Wizards in September and was waived at the beginning of training camp, setting him up to play for the Capital City Go-Go, Washington's G League club.He has a field goal percentage of.456, a three-point percentage of.210, and a free-throw percentage of.789. Gilbert signed a 10-day contract with Washington last month and played in three games, earning him a brief NBA shot. Gilbert will be able to play in up to 12 regular season games for Atlanta for the remainder of the 2025–2026 season if the deal is finalized on Tuesday.

The Hawks would now have 18 players on their roster thanks to the addition.

Hawks fill open two-way spot with Keshon Gilbert after strong G League season

The 6'4" guard has played for the Go-Go for the majority of the season, averaging 13.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 27.4 minutes per game at the G League level. Last month, he signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards and played in three NBA games after posting a shooting line for Capital City and earning a temporary call-up.Gilbert's signing won't necessitate any further moves because Atlanta has an open two-way slot since moving Caleb Houstan to the regular roster. The 22-year-old will play two-way for the Hawks alongside RayJ Dennis and Christian Koloko. The 22-year-old will be one of Atlanta's two-way players, along with RayJ Dennis and Christian Koloko.Gilbert will be able to play in up to 12 regular season games with the Hawks for the remainder of 2025–2026 if his two-way contract is formally approved on Tuesday. After the agreement is finalized, Atlanta will have an 18-man roster.