Atlanta Hawks Injury Update, Four Hawks Return to Practice

by Kris Willis on Oct 14, 2010 10:36 PM EDT

Four Atlanta Hawks players returned to practice today from various injuries that had sidelined them for the last two exhibition games. Jamal Crawford (Back), Jason Collins (leg), Marvin Williams (Flu Like Symptoms), and Maurice Evans (knee) all returned to practice today. Crawford and Evans have yet to play in an exhibition game while Collins and Williams played in the exhibition opener against the Grizzlies but have been out ever since.

The news wasn't as good on Jeff Teague. Teague (ankle) did not practice today and is considered doubtful for Saturday's exhibition game against the Hornets. The timing of the injury is unfortunate for Teague as he was given the opportunity to push Mike Bibby for the starting point guard job. Because of the injury, Teague hasn't been on the court enough to build much momentum. Teague ran on a treadmill today during practice but he and the team are being very cautious.

One thing Teague doesn't have to do it appears is look over his shoulder at Jordan Crawford. I speculated earlier this week that perhaps Jordan Crawford could figure into the point guard discussion. Hawks coach Larry Drew touched on that subject today and he doesn't see Crawford as a point guard.

"I look at Jordan as who he is. He is not a point. He has the ability to play some point but he doesn’t have those natural point-guard instincts. He’s a good passer. That being said, I just view him more as a two than a one."

Hawks second round pick Pape Sy is still out with a sore back and there doesn't appear to have been any changes to his status.

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We've really, really been lucky to have been so healthy last season.

Let’s hope we’re getting all injuries out of the way now. Question: Did Bibby start going downhill after the ankle injury early in the season last year? I cannot put my finger on how you can he got so bad so quickly. I tend to agree with LD on JC2 not being a PG. He likes to score much more than he likes to pass. He seems to score with ease.

Can't eat sushi in Utah, brother.....Landlocked

by dstdeelite on Oct 14, 2010 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

Pape Sy

I really want to get a good look at this dude b/c all i’ve seen is him being injured and minimal playing time in a summer league game that he received mixed reviews. Does nayone know if he is even practicing w/ the team. Maybe this ‘sore back’ injury is more than what it seems…

by Anonymous HawksGuy on Oct 15, 2010 7:55 AM EDT reply actions

I'd assume the only time...

he’ll get more than “minimal playing time” in the near future is in the NBDL.

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 15, 2010 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

anyone*

by Anonymous HawksGuy on Oct 15, 2010 7:55 AM EDT reply actions

2 weeks to go on a possible Horford extension...

by mrHonline on Oct 15, 2010 8:48 AM EDT reply actions

I was thinking about that this morning

I haven’t seen or heard any updates on those negotiations.

@KrisPTHoops

by Kris Willis on Oct 15, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Jordan may not be a threat to Teague, but he looks like he’s ready to take over the role of shooting guard named J. Crawford who comes off the bench.

by redwards95 on Oct 15, 2010 10:29 AM EDT reply actions

What are the chances that Jamal Crawford has lots of "injuries" this year?

I have a bad feeling he is going to go Speedy on us until he gets traded.

by Fred Pen on Oct 15, 2010 11:18 AM EDT reply actions

Don't think so

I really don’t see Jamal doing such a thing because at some point he will realize that his best bet at getting a good contract elsewhere is to perform on the floor and prove he’s not feeling his age. Giving the appearance of injury issues (even to force a trade) would probably damage the bottom line next summer.

by Evil Dallas on Oct 15, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Jamals the sixth man of the year and has REPEATEDLY said he wants to remain in the ATL so why would he do that ? It simply makes no sense

Jamal can get a deal anywhere if we cut him now he would probably be in the Heats starting lineup opening night so even if he sat out teams would still take a flier on him.

I really dont know why the haters ignore this tidbit but

Jamals SON is in ATL and its the first time he has gotten a chance to play near him and see him almost everyday and since ATL is a nice city for those with deep pockets and his son is here and hes on a winning team why would he want to leave ?

I heard one of the reasons why he was ok with giving up his option to opt out was because he is son was in ATL and Sund made him think he would be here for the long haul when he went to jamals house to ask him to give up the option .

I dont think Jamal will do anything to disrupt the team at all it simply is not in his nature.

by Hoopforia on Oct 17, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions