Hawks guard Kris Dunn will miss at least the first three games of the regular season with what the team describes in a press release as a right knee cartilage disruption.
Dunn will be “reviewed” on December 28 and a status update will be provided at that time. The Hawks open the season on December 23 against Dunn’s former team, the Bulls. They’ll also play the Grizzlies (Dec. 26), Pistons (Dec.28) and Nets (Dec. 3o) this month.
Dunn has begun participating in individual workouts with contact and is progressing toward live team practice. One of several free agent signings the Hawks made in recent weeks, Dunn inked a two-year, $10MM contract with a second-year player option.
In the short run, Atlanta has enough guard depth to make up for his absence. Noted for his defensive prowess, Dunn is expected to play a key reserve role as a combo guard.
A former fifth overall pick, Dunn averaged 7.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG, and 3.4 APG on .444/.259/.741 shooting in 51 games (24.9 MPG) last season for Chicago. The Bulls decided not to make him a restricted free agent, passing on their qualifying offer.
The press release also provided an update on lottery pick Onyeka Okongwu, who is dealing with inflammation of the sesamoid bone in his left foot. The former USC big man has begun participating in modified team practice with contact and is progressing towards unlimited team practice. He will be reviewed on December 18.
Dunn’s season will be disrupted by a disruption?
It’s certainly better than Dunn’s season being done, right?
Well who needs that in their life
And luckily for Kris, it is not a Dunn deal
It was all fun with Dunn until he couldn’t run and then he came undone.
Not a huge loss Atlanta has a really crowded backcourt anyways
I though he was in the Bulls?
Bulls didn’t exercise his option, he then became a free agent and the hawks signed him.
That’s my guy!! Picked kris to be my guy in 2016 when I got back into basketball. All-defense here we come!!
This guy always has a problem… Can’t shoot, hasn’t improved & now getting hurt.