Kent Bazemore to Miss Multiple Games After Injuring Knee vs. Trail Blazers

The Atlanta Hawks will be without forward Kent Bazemore for at least one week due to a bone bruise in his knee suffered during Saturday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. 

Per Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bazemore was diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise and will be re-evaluated by the Hawks in 7-10 days. 

Vivlamore reported on Saturday Bazemore was initially diagnosed with a right knee contusion before being looked at by Atlanta's medical staff. 

Bazemore was injured during the fourth quarter against the Trail Blazers. He was driving to the basket when his right leg landed awkwardly as he tried to plant.

The Hawks own a 37-32 record, fifth in the Eastern Conference. Bazemore's absence will likely lead to more playing time for Tim Hardaway Jr. and Malcolm Delaney. 

In his third season with the Hawks, Bazemore is a solid role player. The 27-year-old is averaging 11 points and 2.4 assists per game, though his shooting percentage of 40.7 is his lowest mark since he was a rookie in 2012-13.