Peachtree Hoops - Gustavo Ayon Injury: Hawks center to return against MagicThe place to read about/discuss the Atlanta Hawks.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/8811/peachtree-fave.jpg2013-11-09T14:35:33-05:00http://www.peachtreehoops.com/rss/stream/45827292013-11-09T14:35:33-05:002013-11-09T14:35:33-05:00Ayon to return against Magic
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<p>Gustavo Ayon will be active for the Hawks tonight for the first time since injuring his shoulder in the preseason opener. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a>' frontcourt will get a shot in the arm as center <span>Gustavo Ayon</span> will be active for tonight's game against the <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Orlando Magic</a>.</p>
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<p>Gustavo Ayon WILL be active for Hawks against Magic tonight. Been out since Oct. 7 with shoulder injury. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks&src=hash">#ATLHawks</a></p>
— Chris Vivlamore (@ajchawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/statuses/399221274674593792">November 9, 2013</a>
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<p>Ayon has been out since suffering a shoulder injury in the preseason opener. He stepped up his rehab of late and traveled with the team on it recent road trip. <span>Jared Cunningham</span> <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/status/399221783418515456">will be inactive for tonight's game</a> along with injured guard <span>Lou Williams</span>.</p>
<p>Per the AJC, <span>Mike Budenholzer</span> didn't reveal didn't reveal whether or not Ayon would see any minutes tonight. The Hawks could use his length in an effort to match up with Orlando's Nikola Vucevic.</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/11/9/5084906/gustavo-ayon-injury-atlanta-hawksKris Willis2013-10-12T08:39:31-04:002013-10-12T08:39:31-04:00Ayon disappointed with injury setback
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<p>Gustavo Ayon was disappointed that his season with the Atlanta Hawks was stopped just 3:41 seconds into his first appearance with a shoulder injury. </p> <p><span>Gustavo Ayon</span> suffered a shoulder injury in the team's first preseason game. He was at practice on Friday with an ice pack on his shoulder and <a href="http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/atlanta-hawks/2013/oct/11/hawks-will-wait-make-first-cuts/">talked about his disappointment with the AJC's Chris Vivlamore</a>:</p>
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<p>"Not good," Ayon said. "Right now there is inflammation. I will exercise and workout. Now the shoulder is weak."</p>
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<p>Ayon had built some momentum over the summer after being named MVP at the FIBA Americas while leading Mexico to the tournament championship. Now he must fight back from injury while attempting to figure out his place with a new team that is installing a new system.</p>
<p>Ayon is slated to return in 4-8 weeks which is a pretty wide window as far as injury recoveries go. The key will be getting the inflammation down enough that he can once again start to build strength in the shoulder. He is not likely to return early due to the increased risk of a subsequent injury.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> will return to the court without Ayon again on Sunday when they take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Pelicans</a> in Biloxi, Mississippi.</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/10/12/4830532/gustavo-ayon-injury-shoulder-update-atlanta-hawksKris Willis2013-10-08T22:10:36-04:002013-10-08T22:10:36-04:00Ayon out 4-8 weeks with rotator cuff strain
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<p>The Atlanta Hawks will be without center Gustavo Ayon for 4-8 weeks due to a rotator cuff strain. </p> <p><span>Gustavo Ayon</span> returned to Atlanta on Tuesday to have his injured shoulder examined by team doctors. An MRI exam revealed inflammation and a strained rotator cuff which is expected to sideline him for 4-8 weeks.</p>
<p>Ayon was injured during the first quarter of Monday's preseason opening loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a>. He was injured while battling for a loose ball with Miami's Norris Cole. Ayon immediately grabbed his arm and was escorted to the locker room area by team trainers.</p>
<p>Ayon spent last season with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a>. He was acquired by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> during the offseason after Milwaukee placed him on waivers. He was named MVP of the FIBA Americas after leading Mexico to the tournament championship.</p>
<p>Atlanta rebuilt its frontcourt during the offseason and Ayon figures to challenge for playing time behind <span>Al Horford</span> at center. While he is out, <span>Elton Brand</span> and <span>Pero Antic</span> are candidates to backup Horford.</p>
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/10/8/4818638/gustavo-ayon-injury-shoulder-4-8-weeksKris Willis2013-10-08T11:49:33-04:002013-10-08T11:49:33-04:00Ayon and Jenkins injury updates
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<p>Atlanta Hawks center Gustavo Ayon has returned to Atlanta to have his injured shoulder examined by team doctors. </p> <p>It didn't take long for the injury bug to bite the <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> in their preseason opener as <span>Gustavo Ayon</span> left in the first quarter of Monday's preseason loss in Miami with a shoulder injury. The AJC reports that <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/status/387594810384986112">Ayon has returned Atlanta</a> to have his shoulder examined.</p>
<p>Ayon checked in midway through the first quarter but was injured during a scramble for a loose ball with Miami's Norris Cole. Ayon grimaced in pain and was quickly ushered to the locker room area by team trainers.</p>
<p>In other injury news, the <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/status/387595165340549120">AJC also reports</a> that <span>John Jenkins</span> had an MRI on his injured back but that the results were negative. He is listed as day-to-day. Jenkins originally injured his back over the summer and was declared out for the first two preseason games after experiencing back spasms last Sunday.</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/10/8/4816374/gustavo-ayon-injury-shoulder-atlanta-hawksKris Willis2013-10-07T20:17:48-04:002013-10-07T20:17:48-04:00Ayon leaves game with shoulder injury
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<p>Atlanta Hawks center Gustavo Ayon left the game in the first quarter with an apparent arm injury. </p> <p>One quarter into the preseason and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> have already lost a player to injury. <span>Gustavo Ayon</span> left the game after suffering what appeared to be an arm injury during a scramble for the basketball. Ayon quickly grabbed the arm and left the game and was ushered to the locker room area by Atlanta's medical staff.</p>
<p>Ayon was one of the first subs off the bench playing just under four minutes and missed his only shot attempt. The Hawks acquired Ayon during the offseason when they claimed him off of waivers from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a>.</p>
<p>Ayon is a part of Atlanta's rebuilt frontcourt which also features new acquisitions <span>Paul Millsap</span>, <span>Pero Antic</span> and <span>Elton Brand</span>.</p>
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<p>Ayon suffered a right shoulder injury and is being examined by team doctors</p>
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<p>Injury Update: Ayon suffered a right shoulder injury, he is currently being seen by doctors <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks&src=hash">#ATLHawks</a></p>
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATLHawks/statuses/387372364096208896">October 8, 2013</a>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/10/7/4814404/gustavo-ayon-injury-arm-atlanta-hawksKris Willis