Bogdan Bogdanovic had surgery to address inflammation in his right patella tendon, according to a tweet from the Hawks. That confirms a report late last week that the veteran guard had to undergo the procedure because of persistent discomfort in the knee, which bothered him late in the season and forced him to miss the team’s final playoff game.
Bogdanovic is expected to be fully ready in time for the start of the season, the team adds. He will make $18MM next season with an $18MM player option for 2023/24 and could be a trade chip this summer as Atlanta tries to revamp its roster.
The Hawks also issued a medical update on Jalen Johnson, who had a non-surgical procedure on his left knee because of tendinitis (Twitter link). Johnson, who appeared in just 22 games as a rookie, should be available by the start of training camp, according to the team.
There’s more from Atlanta:
- Danilo Gallinari cited a “special bond” with Milan while attending the Italian League finals over the weekend, but said he’s not ready to leave the NBA, according to a BasketNews article. Gallinari, 34, indicated that he might play in Italy eventually, but said he wants to accomplish more in the NBA. He’s entering the final year of his contract with Atlanta at $21.45MM (only $5MM is guaranteed). “The NBA is still in my plans. I want to achieve goals, and when I do, we will see if there is a possibility for me to return to Milan,” he said.
- The Hawks are a wild card in next week’s draft, with opportunities to trade up from No. 16 or trade out of the draft entirely, writes Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Kirschner identifies his favorite targets for the team regardless of the scenario, including Ochai Agbaji, Kendall Brown, Dyson Daniels, Tari Eason, Jaden Hardy and Jeremy Sochan.
- Sharife Cooper, who spent part of his rookie season in the G League and only played 13 games for the Hawks, offers some advice for this year’s draft class in an interview with Rashad Milligan of Rolling Out. “Stay grounded. A lot of things that have never happened in life are going to be thrown at you,” Cooper said. “It’s a different world, a different environment, a place that I can honestly say throws a lot of things at you. You have to be strong, mentally strong, and able to deal with a lot of ups and downs.”
I can’t imagine Atlanta would go for Hardy after the Cam Reddish situation. When a guy that tells you he likes to take bad shots and lots of them, just believe him.
Any scorer is gonna take tough shots from time to time. Cam’s issue definitely wasn’t his shot selection. He actually made a lot of tough shots. His issue was durability & the fact that there was already a competent 2guard on the roster when he got here that proved to be more durable & productive when it mattered most
If Hardy had made 2 more shots a game he’d be a top 5 pick.
Keep in mind he was playing against much stronger comp than the other guys in this class. He was basically asked to carry his team as the #1 scoring option & highest usage guy playing vs much older & more experienced guys, many with nba experience. Very rare for a college freshman or a pro rookie lead guard to shot a high %. Look at LaMelo, Iverson, Maxey, more. They all shot terribly their 1st yr outta hs but it was always obv they were good shooters. Hardy ain’t Steph but eventually he’s gonna be a good nba 3pt shooter
You keep calling it a plus that he avoided college. This isNOT PROVEN no matter how many big words you use in support.
Jalen Johnson could help his cause by not shooting so many threes, and thinking of something else to do.
Hype to see Jalen & Sharife both get bigger roles & more pt going forward. The likely departures of Gallo & Lou should open up opportunity for both guys
“There has been plenty of talk among league personnel that some combination of Capela, John Collins, Kevin Huerter and the No. 16 pick could be routed to Utah for the three-time Defensive Player of the Year.“
Seems the Hawk Homer doesn’t know his team at all ????
link to bleacherreport.com
So what happened to the East Finals Hawks. Seems the only thing they will be remembered for. Is running Ben Simmons out of Philly.
Was a lotta news in other outlets yesterday they’d trade JC for a lottery pick+…Kinda shocked no word in here
I just don’t think there’s great vibes between the 2 ….(JC and ATL )
JC is moving this offseason Imo and Id be hella interested if I was other Parties
Like the idea of Minny getting JC
Atl getting Beverly +
3rd team gets Dlo and sends more salary/players/picks to Atl (Knicks {could be great facilitator here but not sure in the interest,,, there a great 3rd team in all these deals as salary facilitators at the right price)
Why a team would ask a guy with that TS% to carry it is terrible coaching.
Cam shoots like 30% mid range.
I didn’t see enough of Hardy to make a real judgment but teams need to find if a guy is hunting for bad middies or is forced to take them.