Hawks add veteran Pargo to back up Teague

Since the start of training camp, the Hawks' veterans have wondered if the team has enough experienced depth to navigate what will be a grueling 66-game schedule.

The Hawks made a move to alleviate some of those concerns Tuesday when they signed free agent guard Jannero Pargo.

Pargo, who has played in 378 NBA games since 2002, was immediately penciled in as the backup to point guard Jeff Teague.

"We are still evaluating our younger guys but bringing in a veteran guy like that, it gives you a little bit more credibility," Hawks coach Larry Drew said. "The rest of the guys, I'm sure they have kind of been wondering what was going to happen at the backup position.”

Until Pargo's arrival, the candidates for the job were rookies Donald Sloan, Brad Wanamaker and Pape Sy. Kirk Hinrich is expected to be out at least another month as he recovers from shoulder surgery.

Sloan and Wanamaker went undrafted last June. Sy, Atlanta's second-round draft pick in 2010, logged a total of 21 minutes last season and has been playing at shooting guard for most of training camp.