Al Horford to return against Heat
It's been almost 10 months since a torn pectoral muscle ended Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford's 2013-14 season. He finally returns Tuesday.
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It's been almost 10 months since a torn pectoral muscle ended Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford's 2013-14 season. He finally returns Tuesday.
Al Horford participated in a five-on-five contact scrimmage Wednesday as he works his way back from a torn right pectoral muscle.
The return of Al Horford took another step forward this week when the Hawks center began doing two-on-two contact work.
Pero Antic had surgery to repair a broken nose and the Hawks center missed practice Saturday.
Hawks center Al Horford has not been fully cleared for contact as training camp is set to open next week. He is returning from a torn right pectoral muscle.
Hawks center Gustavo Ayon said his surgically-repaired shoulder is not 100 percent and he may not be able to play for Mexico in the upcoming World Cup.
Surgeon who repaired Al Horford’s torn right pectoral muscle do not think he can play for the Dominican Republic National Team this summer.
Al Horford returned from his first torn pectoral muscle in time for the playoffs. That is unlikely this season. He said this injury was more severe.
Hawks forward/center Gustavo Ayon had surgery today to repair a right shoulder injury. He will be out through the remainder of the season.
Paul Millsap will not play against the Bulls Tuesday or the Celtics Wednesday, Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said.