Hawks center Jock Landale was ruled out for Wednesday's game at the Wizards with a left hip strain. He had been listed day-to-day, and the report gives an expected return of Nov. 6.
What happened
The injury report released Tuesday at 5:11 p.m. ET lists Jock Landale as out, a change from day-to-day. The injury is a left hip strain, listed as hip, torso, left. Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports that Landale is out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards. His status has moved back and forth in recent days. He was listed out on Oct. 31, day-to-day and then out again on Sunday, and day-to-day earlier Tuesday before this update. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 6.
What it means for the Hawks
Atlanta plays at Washington on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. The Hawks are 4-4, seventh in the East, and they have won one in a row. Landale has played four games, averaging 18.3 minutes, 7.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Atlanta is 3-4 with him and 1-0 without him. In box scores without him, Onyeka Okongwu has averaged 28.9 minutes and 12.0 points. Jalen Johnson has averaged 32.6 minutes and 18.1 points, but Johnson is day-to-day with a left ankle issue. Henri Veesaar and Mouhamed Gueye are both out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Landale's status changes before the game after Wednesday's. The report lists Nov. 6 as his expected return. The Hawks have not announced anything beyond that date. Watch Johnson's ankle as well, since he is day-to-day and carries the largest minutes load in the rotation without Landale. Veesaar and Gueye remain out, which keeps the Hawks thin up front.
Is Jock Landale playing at the Wizards?
No. Landale is out for Wednesday's game at the Wizards with a left hip strain. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET.
When will Jock Landale be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 6. The Hawks have not announced anything more specific.