Antic likely out two more weeks

Pero Antic will likely be out two more weeks, according to Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer. That will put the forward/center’s absence at the high end of the original two-to-four week diagnosis for the stress fracture in his right ankle.

Antic was replaced Friday in the Rising Stars Challenge, the rookie-sophomore exhibition as part of All-Star weekend in New Orleans. The game, to be held next week, would have come at the three-week mark of Antic’s injury. The Hawks, after consultation with doctors, told the NBA to replace Antic.

“He is not available for Atlanta or the All-Star Game for another week or two,” Budenholzer said. “There is going to be a progression of rehab and getting him back until he is fully healthy. That is the doctor’s advice and everybody is following the protocol.”