ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks addressed their lack of depth at center by acquiring Jock Landale from the Utah Jazz for cash considerations, a person with knowledge of the move said Wednesday night.

Landale was traded to Atlanta one day after being part of an eight-player trade, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Wednesday’s trade had not yet received the required league approval.

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