Hawks sign power forward Adreian Payne, team's first-round pick from Michigan State
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Atlanta Hawks have signed power forward Adreian Payne, the team's first-round pick last month.
The 6-foot-10 Payne, from Michigan State, was the 15th overall pick.
Payne averaged 12.5 points and seven rebounds while starting all six games for the Hawks' Las Vegas summer league team this month.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He finished his college career as Michigan State's career leader with 141 blocked shots. He averaged 16.4 points and 7.3 rebounds as a senior.
Terms of the deal were not released.