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NBA·INJURY·October 28, 2026 05:14 PM ET

Aaron Wiggins upgraded to available with left knee contusion

Jock Landale also plays through a nasal fracture

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An @emoryhealthcare update: Aaron Wiggins (left knee contusion): Available Via @ATLHawks on X

What happened: Wiggins completed his pregame progression on Wednesday, moving from questionable on Tuesday to probable earlier in the day before drawing final clearance. Mouhamed Gueye (left foot fracture) and Henri Veesaar (right ACL tear) remain out on the game-day injury report.

Why it matters: Keeping Wiggins in his first-substitute role stabilizes the perimeter rotation after his knee bruise briefly put his status in doubt. Landale, playing on a one-year, $14 million contract, absorbs key frontcourt minutes with both Gueye and Veesaar unavailable.

By the numbers: Wiggins shot 5-for-5 from the field for 13 points on Oct. 23, while the club enters Wednesday at 2-2 following Monday's 120-110 road loss.

What to watch: Monitor Wiggins' workload and knee response across his opening rotation stints on Wednesday night.

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