Aaron Wiggins is listed as day-to-day and questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat with a left knee contusion. The Hawks have not played a game without him, and they host Miami on a two-game losing streak.
What happened
Aaron Wiggins is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat with a left knee contusion. The injury report listed the Hawks guard as day-to-day at 5:18 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 27. It was a new entry, with no earlier status in this stretch. The comment reads: "Wiggins is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a left knee contusion." This is his third day-to-day listing this month. He was listed Oct. 5 with a lip issue and cleared Oct. 8. He was listed again Oct. 12 for rest and cleared Oct. 16.
What it means for the Hawks
Atlanta hosts the Heat on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. ET. The Hawks are 2-2, the seventh seed, and have lost two straight. Wiggins has played in all four games. He averages 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.1 minutes. Atlanta is 2-2 with him and has not played without him. If he sits, his minutes would go to the rest of the rotation: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (29.6 minutes, 18.8 points), Dyson Daniels (28.8, 13.3), CJ McCollum (26.4, 17.3), Luguentz Dort (22.6, 8.8) and Kingston Flemings (18.3, 3.3). Jalen Johnson leads the group at 32.5 minutes and 21.5 points. Henri Veesaar and Mouhamed Gueye are both out.
What to watch
The next injury report before Wednesday's tip will decide his status. The report gives Oct. 28 as his expected return, the same day as the Heat game. No other timeline has been announced. If he is ruled out, it would be the first game the Hawks play without him. Atlanta goes into the matchup trying to snap a two-game skid, with Veesaar and Gueye still out.
Is Aaron Wiggins playing vs Heat on Wed, Oct 28?
He is questionable with a left knee contusion and listed as day-to-day. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Aaron Wiggins be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 28 as his expected return, the day the Hawks host the Heat. No other timeline has been announced.