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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Slimjr
January 12th, 2012
8:42 pm
We cant have another 9pt. 3rd quarter!
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
8:43 pm
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde,
I only remember that the main character’s code name in the resistance group was “Uncle Tom.” I googled the movie the other day and was able to view the entire movie on the laptop.
Prison Mike
January 12th, 2012
8:43 pm
We don’t have our no. 2 pick, 3 pick, Kirk (2 first rounders), and Tmac. We still are significantly better than the kittens. Be lucky you are not a Charlotte fan.
drmaryb.[*_*].
January 12th, 2012
8:46 pm
MJ!
Norty! MJ was another player who could cover up pot holes. His rebounding jumps out at me when needed. He would just dial up whatever was missing.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 12th, 2012
8:46 pm
The Adam Morrison pick set back Charlotte by several years. That was their best chance to get a franchise-changing star and they blew it. Every other year they have had a pick just after the stars were gone (the 5th pick in ‘05, the 2nd pick in ‘04, etc.)
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
8:47 pm
D’Antoni is a horrible coach. Woody is going to take that dude’s job eventually. Knicks look like ish tonight. And D’Antoni doesn’t help matters by putting in guys who don’t even play defense.
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January 12th, 2012
8:48 pm
[...] AJC provides more information on the injury: “The Hawks say Al Horford will miss 3-4 months with a torn pectoral muscle [...]
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
8:49 pm
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde,
Here’s a link to the entire movie, “The Spook Who Sat by the Door.”
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4523519125993797655#
SteveW
January 12th, 2012
8:49 pm
Krstic wasn’t total garbage with the Thunder – I think he’s in Russia playing
Ajinca’s in France
Pryzbilla? Fesenko? I don’t know. Both have different positives and negatives.
Glad we didn’t sign Kwame Brown – Exact same injury as Al basically, suffered Tuesday nite.
Sautee
January 12th, 2012
8:49 pm
Najeh,
And just think… we had THREE chances in what, 5 years?
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
8:50 pm
100% agree with Najeh on the Morrison pick and it’s impact on the Bobcats. That was Jordan thinking that Adam was the next Larry Bird.
drmaryb.[*_*].
January 12th, 2012
8:50 pm
“Hi, I’m Paris, I was born in Atlanta, raised in Tuskegee Alabama and I’m a Mormon” -Rob Parker ESPN-
_________
Thanks Rob, I was just wondering because The Ed Show on MSNBC just did a piece on that. Was just wondering.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 12th, 2012
8:51 pm
” Woody is going to take that dude’s job eventually.”
Woody’s iso-ball would actually be a better fit for that team than what D’Antoni runs. D’Antoni is a really poor fit for that roster.
Truth B. Known
January 12th, 2012
8:51 pm
Im still shaking my head at the trick al pulled, just sorry man, just sorry.
We wont get nothing for his azz in traded now.
Leave it to Al !
Pick us up Josh!
Grandmaster JeJe
January 12th, 2012
8:51 pm
Should have packaged Horfy for Dwight.
FIRE SUND
DREABABY
January 12th, 2012
8:52 pm
Smh at some of the comments,losing AL is a big blow,but the Hawks will definitely make the playoffs.I think it will hurt us more on the defensive end more than offense.I dont believe any of those old centers that people are mentioning can help us no more than Zaza.Dampier,Prizybilla,or any of those scrubs are the answer.I rather they resign Benson,at least he is quick,athletic,and can block shots.Once the team gets healthy,i still think the Hawks can be a 4 to 6 seed.
SteveW
January 12th, 2012
8:53 pm
In south Georgia, there are tons of black mormons. I mean gobs of them, not just a few.
And I have known many highly educated, professional blacks in ATL who “don’t fit the stereotype”. ATL is a mecca for blacks, especially moving from the NE and Midwest – and many are just flat out rich, educated, and successful.
Grandmaster JeJe
January 12th, 2012
8:53 pm
LD says he has to keep us emotionally focsued.
Are these
guys in 3rd grade?
SMMFH
Big Lou
January 12th, 2012
8:53 pm
Take Zaza out. He’s useless!
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
8:54 pm
Is it just me, or does this offense look A LOT more smoother tonight?
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
8:56 pm
Teague waking up this quarter . . . nice to see.
Big Lou
January 12th, 2012
8:56 pm
Again, Zaza drives to the basket, flops, and moans.
Grandmaster JeJe
January 12th, 2012
8:56 pm
This team will live and die by way of Josh Smith. He is the most important player on this team
bigdave
January 12th, 2012
8:57 pm
lol @ Josh..
J.J.M.
January 12th, 2012
8:57 pm
damn josh
SteveW
January 12th, 2012
8:57 pm
Chris Daniels, 7-0 265 lbs, 27 years old, just like Ivan, may be our best DLeague Center currently available. Averages 17.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game – shoots over 53% from the field, and about 69% FT’s.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 12th, 2012
8:58 pm
I thought Mecca was the Mecca.
DREABABY
January 12th, 2012
8:58 pm
I meant to say none of those scrubs are the answer.Zaza is better than any of those bombs Benson will most likely be the guy that gets the call,
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
8:58 pm
Atlanta up 70-53 w/ 6:39 to go in the 3rd qtr.
Melvin
January 12th, 2012
8:58 pm
Josh is playing well but he looks tired…
J.J.M.
January 12th, 2012
8:59 pm
timeout..
SteveW
January 12th, 2012
8:59 pm
DMV – In the D.C. ‘burbs yes, but inside D.C. you gotta alot of really rough places.
SteveW
January 12th, 2012
9:00 pm
The Spurs just got Malcolm Thomas from DLeague
bigdave
January 12th, 2012
9:00 pm
im saying every now and then we get some character from the negro census bureau to report on Dc and Houston for some reason..
who is this guy..
Luke Cage
January 12th, 2012
9:00 pm
Trade a 1st for Javelle McGee, may not get alot of scoring but should be a 8pt 10rb 2blk a game athletic guy with this team
Slimjr
January 12th, 2012
9:00 pm
Yes its much smoother out there.. Hmmmmmmmmmmm?
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
9:01 pm
Hawks with only 5 turnovers?
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
January 12th, 2012
9:02 pm
Heard the AIDS and murder rate was high in the DMV
J.J.M.
January 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
gotta make them free throws
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
Josh make a free throw please
SteveW
January 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
Bargnani down with a strained calf
Spurs release Ike Diogu – who can play some Center
northcyde
January 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
Zaza with the 2 inch vertical . . lol
Big Lou
January 12th, 2012
9:04 pm
Use Ivan LD, Jesus Christ. Use your bench!
Luke Cage
January 12th, 2012
9:04 pm
Why the racist comments, Hawks are winning??
Big Lou
January 12th, 2012
9:05 pm
Josh is tired. That’s why he is missing the free throws.
bigdave
January 12th, 2012
9:05 pm
that was all most worse than that Bengal flop..
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
January 12th, 2012
9:05 pm
Zaza looks bad put Big Ivan back in
The Spook who sat by the door
January 12th, 2012
9:06 pm
Teague with the three.
yodaddybrother
January 12th, 2012
9:06 pm
“Tyrus Thomas just holding on for dear life”
SteveW
January 12th, 2012
9:06 pm
Marcus Lewis 6-8 245 – Averaging 15.5 points and 13.9 rebounds per game in DLeague – 25 years old