DECEMBER 31: Dunn underwent his arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle on Tuesday, and will be in a walking boot for the time being, the Hawks announced today in a press release. According to the team, he’ll be re-evaluated after resting for the next two weeks.
DECEMBER 27: New Hawks reserve guard Kris Dunn will have arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle to remove loose cartilage on December 30, according to a team press release.
The Hawks announced that Dunn had been partaking in “modified” individual and team practices after a November MRI revealed right knee cartilage disruption.
He had initially been sidelined as a Bull with an MCL sprain suffered against the Nets on January 31. In 51 games last season for Chicago (including 32 starts), Dunn averaged 7.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3.4 APG, and 2.0 SPG.
Apparently, as his knee recovered, Dunn struggled with pain in his low back and right ankle. A subsequent MRI this month indicated that he was compensating for loose cartilage limiting his range of motion in the right ankle.
A recovery timeline for the defensive-oriented backup guard, who joined the Hawks this offseason on a two-year, $10MM deal, will be determined after the surgery.
This is not an insignificant blow for Atlanta, as the 26-year-old Dunn was projected to be a major defensive contributor to a very offensively-oriented club. The versatile 6’3″ Dunn can capably defend point guards and wings.
Dunn’s absence continued will continue to open up additional rotation minutes for reserve wings Cam Reddish and Tony Snell, and should yield more time for 34-year-old veteran point guard Rajon Rondo when he is able to suit up for the Hawks.
Off topic: What is up with the Clippers losing to Dallas 77-27 at the half in LA?
I know Kawhi is out but that’s no excuse. The Rockets were missing 7 guys last night.
Why are you talking about the Clippers on a Hawks post? Smh that’s like Magic post, but talk about the Pelicans. Very odd and peculiar.
But okay I’ll bite, Clippers got bodied today, plain and simple. This team I’m Doesnt have enough shooters to keep up with a run and gun type team like Mavericks, that’s why Nuggets came back last year, they pushed the pace and Clippers didnt possess enough shooting outside of Pandemic P and Kawhi. Clippers are a 2nd round exit once again.
Sorry but there wasn’t any recent article related to LA or the Mavs and this one had not posts, so that’s why I started with “off topic”.
Nothing new with a bag like you.
…and in Chicago we all breathe a sigh of relief. Maybe Karniceria knew something we all did not when he tendered Valentine and not Dunn (although Valentine has glass knees, so it’s only a matter of time).
I would be surprised if there are plans for Snell, given their depth… but then, I expected a trade too.
Apparently this has been an issue for awhile. Good they finally got it right. Wishing Dunn the best, get healthy. Hawks are going to playoffs this yr. They can use everyone.