Muscala signs 2-year, $10 million deal to remain with Hawks

Atlanta-Hawks-forward-Mike-Muscala-passes-the-ball.-(Wilfredo-Lee/AP)

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala passes the ball. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed power forward Mike Muscala to a two-year, $10 million deal.

The 6-foot-11 Muscala, who was an unrestricted free agent, could play a bigger role as he returns for his fifth season following the departures of Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard.

Muscala set career highs by averaging 6.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 70 games, including three starts, last season. He scored in double figures in 20 games and ranked second on the team by making 50.4 per cent of his shots from the field.

The team announced the signing Tuesday.

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