The trial of Thabo Sefolosha began Monday in New York City and the hearing could last up to a week. Head coach Mike Budenholzer is trying to find the positive in Sefolosha missing practices and games.
The Hawks’ guard/forward will likely miss the team’s first two exhibition games. The preseason schedule gets underway Wednesday against the Cavaliers in Cincinnati and Friday against the Pelicans in Jacksonville, Fla.
Sefolosha is facing charges of obstructing government administration, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct in a case stemming from a dispute outside a New York nightclub in April.