Atlanta center Jock Landale moved from out to day-to-day with a left hip issue on the injury report early Tuesday. The Hawks visit Washington on Wednesday, the date listed for his expected return.
What happened
Landale was upgraded to day-to-day from out in the injury report posted at 12:53 AM ET on Tuesday. The injury is listed as a left hip issue, with the torso also noted. The report's comment says Landale (hip) was ruled out for Monday's game against Indiana. This status has moved several times. He was listed out on Saturday, Oct. 31. On Sunday, Nov. 1, he went to day-to-day, then back to out. The report lists an expected return of Nov. 4. It gives no further detail on the injury or a timeline beyond that date.
What it means for the Hawks
Atlanta is 4-4, the sixth seed, and has won one straight. The next game is at the Wizards on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7:00 PM ET. Landale, a 31-year-old center, is 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 1-0 without him. In the game without him, Jalen Johnson played 32.6 minutes, Nickeil Alexander-Walker 30.3, Dyson Daniels 29.1 and Onyeka Okongwu 28.9. CJ McCollum played 26.7, Aaron Wiggins 25.4, Luguentz Dort 24.6 and Kingston Flemings 20.3. Johnson is also day-to-day with a left ankle issue. Henri Veesaar and Mouhamed Gueye are out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Landale is cleared for the Wizards game. The listed expected return of Nov. 4 is the date of that game, but the report does not say he will play. Atlanta has not announced a firmer timeline. Watch Johnson's ankle status on the same report, since it affects who covers the frontcourt minutes. After Washington, the schedule in hand lists no further games.
Is Jock Landale playing at the Wizards?
Not announced. He is day-to-day with a left hip issue. The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 4, the date of the game at Washington, at 7:00 PM ET.
When will Jock Landale be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 4. He was ruled out for Monday's game against Indiana. No other timeline has been announced.