Atlanta Hawks: Al Horford out 3-4 months with injury
The Hawks say Al Horford will miss 3-4 months with a torn pectoral muscle suffered during last night’s 96-84 loss at Indiana.. Horford is to get a second opinion on whether to proceed with the surgery.
Under the most most optimistic time frame, Horford would return in mid-April. Atlanta’s final regular-season game is scheduled for April 26.
“It’s disappointing news,” Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr. said. “Al is a big part of our success. Hopefully he will be back by the playoffs. The tough part is we have been playing hard and playing well. We will have to try to get through it. We’re a veteran team and we have to find a way.”
Gearon said he hadn’t yet spoken to GM Rick Sund and wasn’t sure what moves the Hawks might make in the wake of Horford’s injury. In addition to Hoford, Atlanta’s centers include Zaza Pachulia and Jason Collins.
Atlanta’s payroll currently is slightly above the luxury-tax threshold of $70 million. The roster players without salary guarantees include guards Jannero Pargo, Donald Sloan and Jerry Stackhouse and forward Ivan Johnson
Veteran free agent centers include Erick Dampier, Kyrylo Fesenko, Dan Gadzuric, Joel Przybilla, Earl Barron and D.J. Mbenga.
Zach Klein of Channel 2 Action News first reported that Horford had a serious injury. Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reported Horford would miss 3-4 months with a pectoral injury.
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O'Brien
January 12th, 2012
7:50 pm
As for Al’s injury, no need to panic. I would cut Stackhouse, and sign the best available big man, whether thats Pryzbilla, Dampier, or whoever.
I would keep Pargo and Sloan for the time being, because who knows when Hinrich will come back, and what kind of shape he will be in.
Big Ray
January 12th, 2012
7:50 pm
Perfect opportunity for Josh to really lead this team, especially with Horford out. Not gonna happen if he doesn’t play smarter. We need the Josh who had a three game streak of 20+ points.
J.J.M.
January 12th, 2012
7:50 pm
lmao zaza
Big Ray
January 12th, 2012
7:50 pm
Now everybody’s a playmaker…Zaza gets into the act….and we’re still leading – amazing.
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
7:51 pm
Ra’mon
January 12th, 2012
5:52 pm
You guys know a quick fix, could be to make a small deal for Reggie Evans with the Clippers! Statistically, we’re more concerned with replacing the rebounds even more so than the points. Adding more rebounding on the bench would bring a lot more possessions leading to more points.
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I would LOVE that.
JASON
January 12th, 2012
7:52 pm
I agree this has the markings of bad ASG karma all over it, really wish it could have come in the form of an owner (or 2 or 3 or 5) tumbling down a few flights of stairs though.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
January 12th, 2012
7:54 pm
We need to run more plays instead of just bringing the ball down and throwing it in the post.
steven A.
January 12th, 2012
7:54 pm
Hawks are now forced to HIRE a real NBA center now……This is not Princeton, Larry Drew. if you want to run a college offense, go coach in college. Drew will be joining Woody soon anyway.,,, Just a matter of time. NBA’s version of Mike Mularky..
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
7:54 pm
I forgot about Stackhouse. O’Brien is right. Cut Stackhouse ( although he may have to play tonight, with no Marvin and T-Mac again tonight. )
As for the game, I like the way both JJ and Josh have approached this game offensively. Both are looking for their own shot and playing to their strengths ( for the most part ).
JJ killing Thomas right now.
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
7:55 pm
Go ahead Joe. Nice drive Teague.
drmaryb.[*_*].
January 12th, 2012
7:55 pm
Looks like this IS our game thread.
Hawks look calm and focused, good to see.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
January 12th, 2012
7:56 pm
Big Ivan checking in early
bigdave
January 12th, 2012
7:56 pm
guess we switching everything tonight..
Laughing out Loud
January 12th, 2012
7:57 pm
Unfortunately, Granddad, you’re not running the Hawks…nor any of the other “know it alls” on this blog. Too bad.
GaSouthernSmooth
January 12th, 2012
7:58 pm
As terrible as this is the hawks are still playoff bound so any1 thinking about lottery picks is an ignoramous.
J.J.M.
January 12th, 2012
7:58 pm
pass the ball teague
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
7:59 pm
Joe is hot.
2 FOR JOHN DREW
January 12th, 2012
7:59 pm
Thanks DrMaryB …. I actually understood that & feel more enlighten, unfortunately injuries this year are going to be many .
J.J.M.
January 12th, 2012
8:00 pm
what is a foul in the nba?
bigdave
January 12th, 2012
8:00 pm
looked like good d..
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
January 12th, 2012
8:01 pm
IJ = walking, breathing, living foul
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
January 12th, 2012
8:01 pm
FIRE LD
Najeh Davenpoop
January 12th, 2012
8:01 pm
I like the Josh at center lineup, but they need to make an effort to get out on the fast break when this lineup is on the floor.
yodaddybrother
January 12th, 2012
8:03 pm
Fire Larry Drew.
Josh Smith starting at Center is asinine….or in the words of Stephen A. Smith….asitwelve
bigdave
January 12th, 2012
8:04 pm
good job Joe..
Najeh Davenpoop
January 12th, 2012
8:04 pm
Not a bad post move there Ivan…
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
8:05 pm
Way to take over the quarter JJ.
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
8:05 pm
Joe with 13 first quarter points. Get ‘em Joe.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
January 12th, 2012
8:05 pm
Big Ivan for president
Big Ray
January 12th, 2012
8:06 pm
Joe has just been BLAZIN’….
It’s good to see plays where he is set up to take these jumpshots, instead of always having to create his own offense.
BravesFan79
January 12th, 2012
8:06 pm
Please dont sign Dampier! Maybe Prazbilla tho… And not that Kentucky big man either who got kicked off the Kings.. he sucks 2.
n-trigue
January 12th, 2012
8:06 pm
CAn somebody tell me what tonights starting lineup was?
Runner-
January 12th, 2012
8:07 pm
looks like Joe is taking it on his own for the rest of the season… crazy how things change… can’t wait to have Marvin back though, desperately needed.
Big Ray
January 12th, 2012
8:07 pm
Ivan has been a real gemstone in the rough….never thought we’d get a guy like that for our bench…let alone actually play him.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
January 12th, 2012
8:08 pm
tough
Big Ray
January 12th, 2012
8:08 pm
BAD SHOT, Josh.
Good job Ivan…
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
8:08 pm
Ivan Johnson w/ the and-1.
Luke Cage
January 12th, 2012
8:08 pm
Way to go Ivan taking it to Biz Markie
Runner-
January 12th, 2012
8:08 pm
nice one Ivan
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
January 12th, 2012
8:09 pm
Big Ivan puttin in work
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
January 12th, 2012
8:10 pm
if IJ can play under control a little bit more that boy gonna be TOUGH
n-trigue
January 12th, 2012
8:12 pm
It’s time to give Sloan time over Pargo. Why is Teague alway first man out?
Katie
January 12th, 2012
8:13 pm
“Big Ray
January 12th, 2012
8:07 pm
Ivan has been a real gemstone in the rough….never thought we’d get a guy like that for our bench…let alone actually play him.”
Honestly, if it wasn’t for Barkley barking throughout that entire TNT broadcast and protesting for more minutes for Ivan…. LD probably wouldn’t be playing him as much.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
January 12th, 2012
8:14 pm
You never see Ivan Johnson walking up up court. He plays hard all the time.
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
8:14 pm
n-trigue,
Hawks’ starting lineup tonite:
Vlad-Rad – F
Josh Smith – F
Zaza Pachulia – C
JJ – G
Teague – G
hoaahh
January 12th, 2012
8:14 pm
I know I’m not the only one that sees this, but Ivan (we on a first name basis) looks like he’s always a hard foul away from swinging on somebody
hoaahh
January 12th, 2012
8:14 pm
I know I’m not the only one that sees this, but Ivan (we on a first name basis) looks like he’s always a hard foul away from swinging on somebody
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
January 12th, 2012
8:14 pm
IJ is active out there
Big Ray
January 12th, 2012
8:15 pm
No Marv, no Al, no T-Mac…and we are still in control of this game. Just gotta play good defense and samrt offense down the stretch and it’s another win.
Big Ray
January 12th, 2012
8:15 pm
Katie ,
I hear you..