Taurean Prince is unlikely to return until January, according the Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce.
The starting small forward has missed the past eight games with a left ankle sprain. He has also been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers. Prince was scheduled to be re-evaluated three weeks following his injury, suffered Dec. 3 against the Warriors. He has just returned to the court for light shooting.
“He is still a ways away,” Pierce said Wednesday. “He hasn’t done any low-impact activity. I think we’ll be looking at him after New Year. That’s the safest bet.