Tracy McGrady Injury: Hawks Forward Has Bone Bruise In Left Knee

by Kris Willis on Jan 4, 2012 10:01 AM EST

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 03: Tracy McGrady #1 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots under pressure from Kyle Korver #26 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 3, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Tracy McGrady was noticeably absent from the Hawks lineup down the stretch in their 76-74 loss to the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night. McGrady was limited to just two points in just over 15 minutes of action due to a bone bruise on his left knee.

Tracy McGrady said he has a bone bruise on left knee. "We will see how it feels over the next couple days."
— Michael Cunningham (@ajchawks) January 4, 2012

McGrady has played well off the bench this season and has added a veteran presence at crunch time when paired with the Hawks starting unit. McGrady scored 16 points in Monday's victory over the Miami Heat and the Hawks will be hard pressed to replace McGrady if he is sidelined for any length of time.

Atlanta is off on Wednesday but then begins a stretch of three games in three days starting on Thursday with a rematch with the Heat. Atlanta then travels to Charlotte on Friday before returning home on Saturday to take on the Bulls.

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salt on the wound. FNCK

* Hawks trade {Al Horford + protected 2nd rounder} for {Perimeter F Jon Leuer and C Andrew Bogut}

* Jeff Teague * Joe Johnson* Jon Leuer * Josh Smith * Andrew Bogut *

by PointGuardSlim on Jan 4, 2012 10:03 AM EST reply actions

Hopefully it won't hamper him for a long period

One of the hardest things for the players this season is going to be getting over niggling injuries with the minimal rest and treatment time between games. available due to the schedule.

Will making it back to the Eastern Conference Semis give Larry Drew another year at the helm?

by Nique Fan on Jan 4, 2012 10:18 AM EST reply actions

He could be out just 4 days and end up missing three games

That’s rough.

Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.

by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT

by Bronn on Jan 4, 2012 10:19 AM EST reply actions

We need to be managing him all year

he shouldn’t play 3 in 4 anyway. Maybe every other night, with a rare back to back.

http://sportsandgrits.com/

by Mr. Sanchez on Jan 4, 2012 6:27 PM EST up reply actions

Play tomorrow night, miss Friday, and play Saturday and miss the game with NJ

by BravesFanScout on Jan 4, 2012 10:39 AM EST reply actions

Well we have been calling for Marvin to get more playing time. Careful what you wish for…

by redwards95 on Jan 4, 2012 11:54 AM EST reply actions

(Assuming of course Larry Drew doesn’t respond by giving us more Willie Green.)

by redwards95 on Jan 4, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions

I've been calling for more Marvin Williams at the expense of Willie Green

So yes, I’ve been quite careful in wishing, and I am not likely to get it soon enough.

Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.

by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT

by Bronn on Jan 5, 2012 2:43 AM EST up reply actions

Too bad, when he's been playing so well

Hopefully it’s a quick, full recovery

by wjb1492 on Jan 4, 2012 12:56 PM EST reply actions

I think the Hawks should be over cautious w/ T-Mac

We have seen what he can do for us in crunch time. Id rather save that for the post season. No need to rush. Plus this ifs an opportunity to build up Marvins trade value

by xavip on Jan 4, 2012 1:26 PM EST reply actions

lol

im just thinking of a second unit of tmac, zaza, kirk, vlad rad, (insert warm body). That group on the floor is probably better than some crappy teams starting lineup

"A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble."
Mohandas Gandhi

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
Winston Churchill

"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone"
Jesus

"We were real solid on both ends of the floor today and had positive energy coming from the bench tonight."
Jeff Teague

by Throw on Jan 4, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

If your warm body is Willie Green

He drags down the collective effectiveness quite thorougly.

Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.

by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT

by Bronn on Jan 5, 2012 2:44 AM EST up reply actions

THIS!!!

though I’m cool with not trading Marvin at this juncture – if he can be a difference maker like this. Keep him, but only if Kirk is traded, so it’s gotta be one or the other and you have to entertain giving some of tha tmoney to T-Mc for future years if you do make that move.

Hawk Str8Talk

by Hawk Str8Talk on Jan 4, 2012 5:26 PM EST up reply actions