The Jazz announced Sunday that forward Georges Niang, originally diagnosed with a fourth metatarsal stress reaction on September 27, is “progressing through rehab” and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks’ time.
The injury was suffered during offseason training and conditioning, with an initial re-evaluation period of two weeks. This additional timeframe would put him at 4-5 weeks total.
Injury Update on Georges Niang:
Niang (left foot, fourth metatarsal stress reaction) is progressing through rehab and will be reevaluated in two to three weeks.
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Niang, initially routed from Atlanta to Boston in the Kristaps Porziņģis trade, was traded to Utah as the Celtics continued maneuvering against the luxury tax. Niang, who played for the Jazz from 2017-21 and was a fan favorite with the team, provides a veteran presence as Utah continues its rebuild.
Last season, he averaged a career-high 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting 40.6% on 5.2 3-point attempts per game in 79 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks.
