Aaron Wiggins was cleared on the official injury report Wednesday evening after he had been listed day-to-day with a left knee issue. That puts the Hawks guard in line to face the Heat at 7 p.m. ET, as Atlanta tries to end a two-game skid.
What happened
Aaron Wiggins is cleared. The official injury report upgraded the Hawks guard from day-to-day at 5:32 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, he was listed day-to-day with a left knee issue, and he was still day-to-day earlier Wednesday. The report gave no new detail and no comment with the change. This is his third clearance this month. He was day-to-day on Oct. 5 with a lip injury and was cleared Oct. 8. He was day-to-day again on Oct. 12 for rest and was cleared Oct. 16.
What it means for the Hawks
The Hawks host the Heat at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday. Atlanta is 2-2, seventh in the standings, and has lost two straight. Wiggins has played in all four games. He averages 27.1 minutes, 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists. The Hawks are 2-2 with him and have not played a game without him. Jalen Johnson leads the rotation at 32.5 minutes and 21.5 points. Next come Nickeil Alexander-Walker (29.6 minutes, 18.8 points), Dyson Daniels (28.8, 13.3) and CJ McCollum (26.4, 17.3). Luguentz Dort (22.6, 8.8) is also in the mix. Henri Veesaar (right knee) and Mouhamed Gueye (left foot) are out.
What to watch
Check the next injury report before tipoff against Miami. Wiggins is cleared, so no return date applies. His left knee is still worth watching, since he went from day-to-day to cleared in about a day. Veesaar and Gueye remain out, and no return date has been announced for either one. Atlanta is trying to stop a two-game losing streak at home.
Is Aaron Wiggins playing vs Heat?
He is cleared on the official injury report for Wednesday's 7 p.m. ET game against the Heat. He had been day-to-day with a left knee issue.
When will Aaron Wiggins be back?
He is cleared, so he is available now. He was cleared from day-to-day at 5:32 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28.