After marinating, then slow roasting most of the summer, the Hawks have plopped into the microwave in regard to player personnel.

A day after retaining the rights of point guard Jason Terry, general manager Billy Knight gave him a familiar backcourt mate by re-signing shooting guard Dion Glover to a one-year deal Friday.

"It's finally here," a relieved Glover said. "That's what patience is for."

Financial terms were not disclosed, but earlier this summer the Hawks made Glover an unrestricted free agent by electing not to make him a $2.27 million qualifying offer.

With Glover and Terry in place, the Hawks have one more piece to fill at small forward with veterans arriving for training camp in less than a week. That could happen early next week, possibly Monday, with Stephen Jackson and Steve Smith presumably vying for that vacant spot.

"I'd like to say, 'Yeah, that last domino is going to fall right away,' " Knight said. "All I can say is that our focus has narrowed down some because it's so late."

Entering his fifth season in the league, Glover had somewhat of a breakout 2002-03 season, averaging career-highs of 9.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 76 games. In 42 starts, his numbers rose to 12.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.6, and the team was 21-21.

"Dion made great strides last year, and we look for him continue that upward trend that he is in and continue to play well for us," Knight said.