Claxton Sustains Fractured Bone In Left Hand

Atlanta Hawks guard Craig “Speedy” Claxton has sustained a fracture of the third metacarpal bone in his left hand, according to Hawks head athletic trainer Wally Blase.

The injury occurred during a workout on Monday. He was examined today by Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot, and will visit hand specialist Dr. Stephen McCollam tomorrow. Claxton is expected to be out of action for five-to-six weeks, but none of his off-court conditioning activities will be limited, according to Blase.

“Speedy was involved in a routine off-season workout, as many NBA players participate in,” said Hawks

Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight. “The injury is unfortunate, as it prevents him from continuing the strong off-season work he’s put in thus far. But we expect a quick and full recovery.

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NBA To Institute Series Of Cardiac Tests

The New York Times reported on Saturday that the league would require standardized cardiac screening for every player in the league. The action comes in response to the death of Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collier in October and the highly-publicized heart testing controversy surrounding current New York Knicks center Eddy Curry.

After Curry experienced an irregular heartbeat in March of 2005, the Chicago Bulls asked that he undergo genetic testing to determine if he was predisposed to a potentially fatal heart condition. He declined and Bulls general manager John Paxson traded him to New York that offseason.

According to the Times, the league will now require a number of tests which exceed the American Heart Association 12-point program. They include a physical examination, blood work, an electrocardiogram, a resting echocardiogram and a stress echocardiogram. Players must also provide personal and family histories to screen for certain predispositions.

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Donta Smith Working Out With Chicago

Former Hawks swingman Donta Smith is working out with Chicago, agent Mike Naiditch told HoopsHype.com. 7-foot-2 forward Frans Steyn, who played college ball Oklahoma State and Southwest Baptist University, is also taking part in workouts with the Bulls.

Other Mike Naiditch clients working out with NBA teams include Eric Fiegi (Portland Trail Blazers), Chet Mason (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Rob Griffin (Detroit Pistons).

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