NBA: Hawks hold onto Jeff Teague

Washington, July 15 (IANS)

Jeff Teague #0 of the Atlanta Hawks brings the ball up court against D.J. Augustin #14 of the Indiana Pacers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 1, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks matched the four-year $32 million offer from Milwaukee Bucks to keep starting NBA point guard Jeff Teague for the next season.

Teague became a restricted free agent this summer, and Bucks, who were eager for backcourt talent after they lost Monta Ellis, decided to offer Teague the contract, reports Xinhua.

Teague averaged 14.6 points and a career-high 7.2 assists last season.