injury updates

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ATLANTA -- Forward/center John Collins underwent a follow-up examination and additional imaging on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. The results show continued progression in his rehabilitation from mild inflammation and soreness in his left ankle. He has progressed to modified on-court drills and shooting routines with the goal of integrating him into modified team practice in the coming week. His status will be updated as appropriate.

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John Collins Injury Update

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ATLANTA -- Earlier today, Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Kent Bazemore, who left last night’s game vs. Chicago during the second quarter with a knee injury, underwent an MRI at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, which revealed a bone bruise in his right knee. He will miss the remainder of the season. Additionally, guard Jaylen Morris sprained his left ankle in yesterday’s game. He will miss approximately two-to-four weeks.

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Bazemore Out For Season With Knee Injury

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Hawks forward/center John Collins suffered a left AC joint sprain during the fourth quarter of last night’s game vs. Cleveland. The injury was confirmed following an MRI today at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. He’s expected to miss the next two-to-three weeks, and his status will be updated as appropriate.

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Collins To Miss 2-3 Weeks With Joint Sprain

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon is expected to miss the next three-to-six weeks due to a left tibia stress reaction. The injury was revealed after an MRI today at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. His status will be updated as appropriate.

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Dedmon To Miss 3-6 Weeks With Tibia Injury

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Hawks guard Isaiah Taylor has been diagnosed with a retinal tear to his right eye. He suffered the injury during yesterday’s practice and was examined at the Emory Eye Center. He is expected to be out one-to-two weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate.

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Taylor Out 1-2 Weeks After Tearing Retina In Eye

ATLANTA -- Earlier today, Atlanta Hawks guard/forward DeAndre’ Bembry underwent an MRI, which revealed a fracture in his right wrist. He will return to Atlanta following tonight’s game in Charlotte and meet with team physicians from Emory Orthopaedics &amp; Spine Center on Monday, Oct. 23rd.  His status will then be updated.

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Bembry Suffers Fractured Wrist, Out Indefinitely

Miles Plumlee has a strained right quad and will miss several weeks, we announced Wednesday.  

Plumlee played limited minutes in just one preseason game, scoring two points in the Oct. 1 opener against Miami.  He will be re-evaluated after 2-3 weeks.

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Plumlee Out 2-3 Weeks With Strained Quad

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre’ Bembry has sustained a strained right tricep. An MRI performed at the Emory Orthopaedics &amp; Spine Center on Friday, Sept. 8 confirmed the injury. He is expected to be out of basketball activity for four-to-six weeks, and his status will be updated as appropriate.