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After Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton all saw their postseason runs end prematurely due to Achilles tendon ruptures, there has been a rash of calf injuries during the season’s first two months. The Cavaliers (Evan Mobley) and Lakers (Austin Reaves) entered Week 9 down key players due to calf strains, and the Mavericks were without Anthony Davis for Monday’s loss to the Jazz due to a calf contusion. The Week 9 injury report is a robust one, but there may be some key returns in the near future. Let’s look at some of the impactful injuries heading into the second half of Week 9.
G Trae Young and C Kristaps Porziņģis, Atlanta Hawks
Regarding Young, he appears to be in a good place recovery-wise, as he was assigned to the Hawks’ G League affiliate on December 16. No one’s expecting to see him play in any G League games, of course, but the point guard can get in some actual practice time that may not be available with the NBA team. Young’s availability affects multiple Hawks, starting with Nickeil Alexander-Walker (48 percent rostered, Yahoo!). He has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should play enough to merit being rostered after Young is cleared to return. Also affected are Jalen Johnson (100 percent) and Dyson Daniels (98 percent), whose respective usage numbers are likely to decrease upon Ice Trae’s return.
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Porziņģis’ outlook is far more concerning, as he’ll be shut down for at least two weeks. He’s dealing with an illness that also limited him down the stretch last season, and it’s unknown exactly when KP will be able to resume playing. Onyeka Okongwu (87 percent) is already rostered in most leagues, and he’ll continue to serve as the starting center. While Mouhamed Gueye (one percent) and Asa Newell (less than one percent) can also pick up minutes as the Hawks look to compensate for Porziņģis’ absence, neither is worth the risk in redraft leagues.
F Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics
Hauser sprained his left ankle during Monday’s loss to the Pistons and did not return despite the Celtics announcing during the game that he was questionable to return. His absence…
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