Overview
- De'Andre Hunter, the Atlanta Hawks' starting small forward, will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to inflammation in his right knee.
- Hunter, who is fourth on the team in scoring with an average of 14.9 points per game, will undergo a nonsurgical procedure on Tuesday.
- He has already missed the last two games and is expected to miss at least six more, making him unlikely to return before a January 10 home game against Philadelphia.
- The Hawks, who have lost two straight games, will play at Chicago on Tuesday.
- Forward Jalen Johnson may return this week after a month-long absence due to a wrist injury.