At some point in every offseason - typically within the final month or two - teams transition from being focused on just their main roster to filling out the entire training camp squad. Now, they're able to have up to 21 players, one more than summers past.
Knowing that, players who are picked up on camp-specific deals every September don't expect to be called up to the main roster immediately after. But, more often than not, when they're signed and waived soon after, they're given a big-time shot with the organization's G League affiliate.
Devon Higgs, and most recently, Keyshawn Bryant, are the two latest examples of a team using their space to their advantage. However, as of now, Bryant is yet to be waived.
Bryant will soon be "let go", but not without opportunity
Higgs, who suited up for Atlanta's summer league squad this offseason, was no surprise addition to the camp roster before ultimately being waived. He'll likely spend the entire 2026-27 season with the College Park Skyhawks.
He needed to be let go in order to make room for the low-commitment signing of Keyshawn Bryant, a 26-year-old 6'6" forward with several years of G League experience under his belt.
Similar to Higgs, Bryant should hit waivers soon, but not in a traditional sense.
They'll be able to secure his G League rights, whether the inevitable waiving arrives before or after training camp gets going. This is the expectation for players who are signed to similar deals at this point in the offseason.
Last season, for the Windy City Bulls of the G League, Bryant was one of only seven players to tally 40+ points and 10+ rebounds in a single game. There's clearly some scoring potential within his developing game.
If he can contribute any sort of similar output for College Park once he's waived by the main ball club, he could be given a two-way opportunity sooner rather than later.
Hawks are always open for adjustments with their two-way slots
Even though all three slots are currently filled, there's no telling as to who will be there in a few months.
If Bryant is able to impress the staff in enough time during the upcoming regular season, maybe he gets his deal promoted to a two-way, where he'll be able to spend time with both the Hawks and Skyhawks.
It happened with Caleb Houstan last season, and who knows, maybe it'll happen once more.
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