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Hawks transfer Poythress to Erie

Alex Poythress of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks on October 24, 2018 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Credit: Scott Cunningham

Credit: Scott Cunningham

Alex Poythress of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks on October 24, 2018 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Chris Vivlamore
Dec 17, 2018

The Hawks transferred two-way player Alex Poythress to the Erie BayHawks of the NBA G League Monday.

The forward has missed the past 13 games due to a left ankle injury. The move means Poythress is nearing a return from the injury.

Poythress appeared in 13 games with the Hawks this season, including one start, and averaged 5.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 15.0 minutes.

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