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Hawks' Jock Landale Out Two Weeks with Ankle Injury

4/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Atlanta Hawks will be without center Jock Landale for at least two weeks due to a high ankle sprain, potentially missing the playoff series against the New York Knicks.
His absence raises depth concerns because Mouhamed Gueye is not viewed as a true center for the Hawks.
The Hawks must have Tony Bradley and Jonathan Kuminga step up against the Knicks' frontcourt led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson.

History

Historical Context

In 1989, the Los Angeles Lakers faced significant playoff challenges due to injuries to key players like Magic Johnson and Byron Scott, resulting in a four-game sweep by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals. This marked the Pistons' first championship and highlighted the critical impact of player health on team performance. Today, the Atlanta Hawks confront similar issues with Jock Landale's injury, raising concerns about their playoff viability.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Hawks will be without center Jock Landale for at least two weeks due to a high ankle sprain, potentially missing the playoff series against the New York Knicks.
His absence raises depth concerns because Mouhamed Gueye is not viewed as a true center for the Hawks.
The Hawks must have Tony Bradley and Jonathan Kuminga step up against the Knicks' frontcourt led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson.

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