Joe Johnson Injury: Hawks Guard Doubtful For Wednesday's Game Against Knicks

by Kris Willis on Feb 21, 2012 7:00 AM EST

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 20: Loul Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls blocks a shot by Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center on February 20, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Hawks 90-79. 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)

Hawks guard Joe Johnson left Monday's loss to the Bulls midway through the third quarter with a knee injury and is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Joe Johnson is doubtful for Wednesday's game at New York with tendinitis in his left knee.#Hawks
— AT - HawksPRGuy (@HawksPRGuy) February 20, 2012

According to the Hawks, Johnson has tendinitis in his left knee. Michael Cunningham first reported the injury following Saturday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

"I've got tendinitis real bad right here," Johnson said while pointing in the area of his patellar tendon. "It's tough at times, but I had a couple days of rest, so I should be all right."

Johnson wore a soft brace against both the Blazers and the Bulls but it appears that rest might be the only thing that will help. The Hawks have been unlucky with injuries this season having already lost Al Horford and Jason Collins for extended periods.

Marvin Williams also missed Monday's game while attending a family funeral. Willie Green got the start at shooting guard with Johnson sliding to the small forward position against the Bulls.

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man.....

Despite his struggles aol,if he can’t go,we be in a little bind, unless Smooth and Teague go bonkers in the MSG, the lights may not be so bright in New York….If smart enough Ld SHOULD let Jeff play a TON this game, based off the knicks defensive prowess(which is a joke btw)..this is his type of game……

"I'm on 1"

by I am usually right except when... on Feb 21, 2012 7:58 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Marvin Williams

should go off if he plays then.. He usually has a monster game when Joe leaves..

by cory25 on Feb 21, 2012 9:19 AM EST reply actions

Marvin

Anybody read this, courtesy of ESPN.com:

“Frustration abounds in Atlanta right now, and sources say Marvin Williams wants out because he wants to play somewhere where he’ll have an increased role offensively. Williams is averaging just 9.6 points per game, his lowest since his rookie season.

by frootbooty on Feb 21, 2012 9:31 AM EST up reply actions

whoa really?

so all this time being passive and shooting off and on is just a smoke screen of a actual star player?

Atlanta will win a championship....someday

by maxxj3 on Feb 21, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions

wait a minute

what about the death in his family?

Atlanta will win a championship....someday

by maxxj3 on Feb 21, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions

I never trust ESPN

It was part of an article talking about the Lakers needs. It was saying they need a PG and Hinrich’s return has thrown our chemistry out of whack, so he and Marvin may be available

by frootbooty on Feb 21, 2012 10:04 AM EST up reply actions

so that was from a lakers blog?

if that’s so, i agree on not trusting that article

Atlanta will win a championship....someday

by maxxj3 on Feb 21, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions

Would anyone be willing to take the Lakers two first round picks (20s)

for Hinrich? They have the Odom trade exemption. Would those two picks, combined with the Hawks likely high teens to early 20s pick, be enough to part ways with Hinrich? We could either package 2 of the 3 for a higher pick in the top 10, or use all 3 to rebuild the bench with young potential. I think I’d take that offer if the Lakers made it (although with Hinrich’s deal expiring I don’t think they’d do it).

http://sportsandgrits.com/

by Mr. Sanchez on Feb 21, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs