Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter has stepped up his rehabilitation from right knee surgery but it will be another two weeks before the team knows how close he is to returning. The Hawks announced Friday that Hunter has been cleared to do unrestricted weight room work and progressive on-court drills. Hunter, who underwent surgery Feb. 8, is among a rash of injuries that have stifled the Hawks’ progress and led to the firing Monday of coach Lloyd Pierce. The team did receive a boost this week when Bogdan Bogdanovic returned from a fractured knee that kept him out for nearly two months. Hunter was selected to the symbolic Rising Stars team as part of the All-Star weekend.

Source: thestar March 05, 2021 21:45 UTC