The Hawks are only four games into the 2024-25 campaign, and they’ve already been hit hard by the injury bug.
The club announced via Twitter/X that Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kobe Bufkin will miss a month with respective injuries, Vit Krejci will miss two weeks, and Dysnon Daniels is considered day-to-day.
.@emoryhealthcare injury updates:
Bogdan Bogdanovic underwent a non-surgical procedure yesterday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate.
Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder subluxation) has… pic.twitter.com/CmZxJptOqS
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 29, 2024
“Guard Bogdan Bogdanovic underwent a non-surgical procedure yesterday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate.
Guard Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder subluxation) has begun treatment and rehabilitation. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate.
Guard Dyson Daniels sustained a right hip flexor strain during last night’s game vs. Washington. He will be listed as out for tomorrow’s game at Washington and will continue to receive treatment. His status is day-to-day.
Forward Vit Krejci sustained a right adductor strain during last night’s game vs. Washington. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate.”
Bufkin, selected in the first round of the draft, hasn’t yet made his season debut, while Bogdanovic managed to play only one game before being sidelined. Although they’re at opposite ends of their careers—Bufkin just starting out, and Bogdanovic nearing the end—both have struggled with injuries in recent years.
For the Hawks, Bufkin represents a significant investment in their future, but they have yet to see any return. Bogdanovic’s absence, on the other hand, is a major blow to the current rotation. Add in the short-term loss of Daniels, and Atlanta’s depth is being tested right out of the gate.
After a season plagued by injuries last year, staying healthy was already a top concern coming into this season. Let’s hope this is where the setbacks stop.
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