Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale has been ruled out for Monday's game at Indiana with a left hip issue. The injury report moved him from day-to-day to out, and the Hawks go to Indianapolis without a big man who has played in all seven of their games.
What happened
Landale was ruled out on Sunday, Nov. 1, in an injury report update at 5:29 p.m. ET. He had been listed as day-to-day. The report lists the injury as a left hip issue, with the torso also noted. The report's comment reads: "Landale (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Indiana." His status has moved around over the weekend. He was listed as out on Saturday, Oct. 31. On Sunday he was upgraded to day-to-day, then returned to out later in the day. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 4.
What it means for the Hawks
Atlanta plays at the Pacers on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Hawks are 3-4, seventh in the standings, and coming off a loss. Landale is a 31-year-old center averaging 6.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 15.3 minutes over seven games. The Hawks are 3-4 with him and have not yet played a game without him. No replacement has been announced. Onyeka Okongwu averages 28.2 minutes and 11.9 points in the rotation. Jalen Johnson, at 32.6 minutes, is himself day-to-day with a left ankle issue. Henri Veesaar and Mouhamed Gueye are both out.
What to watch
The next update will come with the injury report before Atlanta's game after Monday's. The report lists an expected return of Nov. 4, so Landale's availability for that date will be the first thing to check. Beyond that, the Hawks have not announced anything about his timeline. Watch Johnson's ankle status as well, since he is the player with the highest minutes in the rotation and is also day-to-day. Atlanta is looking to break a one-game losing streak in Indiana.
Is Jock Landale playing at the Pacers?
No. Landale has been ruled out for Monday's game at Indiana, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. The injury report lists a left hip issue.
When will Jock Landale be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 4. No further timeline has been announced. His status moved from day-to-day back to out on Sunday, so the next report will say more.