Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray is expected to miss around two weeks because of a sprained left ankle. Murray is the third Hawks starter to suffer an injury in the past week.
The Hawks acquired him in a trade in the offseason in exchange for Danilo Gallinari and multiple future first-round picks.BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 12: Dejounte Murray, #5 of the Atlanta Hawks, arrives at the arena prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets on December 12, 2022, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Murray is averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 45.2% overall and 36.6% on 3-pointers. The Hawks brass hoped that a Murray-Young tandem would give the team a competitive advantage in the Eastern Conference. So far, the season has not gone quiet as planned. The Hawks currently sit at 13-13 and are in the seventh spot in the East.
Young has struggled with his jump shot all season, especially from beyond the arch. The Hawks ranked 29th in three-point percentage. There also appears to be some friction between Young and head coach Nate McMillan after the Hawks star mysteriously opted not to show up for last Friday's game againstATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 5: Dejounte Murray, #5 of the Atlanta Hawks, slam dunks during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 5, 2022, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.by 5 1/2 games for the No. 2 spot but are also just one game ahead of the Heat for No. 10 in the East.
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