The Atlanta Hawks have assigned guard/forward Lamar Patterson to the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach Mike Budenholzer.

Patterson has appeared in 16 games this season for the Hawks. He played in two contests earlier this season with Austin (Nov. 13 and 14), averaging 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.0 steal in 34.5 minutes (.455 FG%).