On March 18, Beijing time, according to US media reports, Atalanta Hawks player John Collins suffered multiple injuries and will be suspended indefinitely.
American basketball reporter Shams Charania broke the news that Collins had torn the fascia of his right foot and suffered trauma from the ring finger of his right hand. Sources revealed that although Collins has been playing in the past few weeks, he is playing with severe pain.
The Hawks have now included him in the indefinite suspension list, and American medical expert Ivan Jeffries believes that a torn plantar fascia is an injury that is difficult to overcome in the short term, and needs to rest for a period of time before making observations to see if he can play the rest of the season. It is not yet possible to determine whether Collins will be reimbursed for the season.
Collins averaged 30.8 minutes per game this season, contributing 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists. His injury was an impact on the Eagles' rotation, especially on the front, and the Hawks, who already lacked flanking assault points, needed to find ways to survive the pain.
The Hawks are currently ranked 10th in the East, and they will most likely compete for a playoff spot in the form of a playoff, and if Collins is injured and cannot play, it will have a big impact on the team's impact on the playoffs.