ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 11: Malcolm Delaney #5 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena on February 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney, already out for the season, has had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.
The expected recovery time is six to eight weeks. The Hawks will close their season with Tuesday night’s home game against Philadelphia.
Delaney has been out since March 6 with the left ankle sprain. He averaged 6.3 points and 3.0 assists in 54 games, including three starts.
