Update: The official injury lists Kevin Huerter as probable for Wednesday’s season opener against the Detroit Pistons.
The Atlanta Hawks operated without Kevin Huerter for the entirety of the preseason, as the second-year wing was sidelined with what the team described as “right knee pain.” Prior to Atlanta’s fourth exhibition contest in New York, head coach Lloyd Pierce indicated that Huerter “felt a little pinge” in his ailing knee during a scrimmage and he described the incident as something of a “setback” for Huerter.
With that as the backdrop, Pierce was prompted about Huerter’s status after Saturday’s practice and he indicated it was “too soon” to assess the sophomore’s readiness for the regular season.