Hawks forward Saddiq Bey out for season after tearing ACL in left knee

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) holds his leg after he was injured during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans PelicansSunday, March 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee, another major blow to the injury-plagued team.

The Hawks have already been playing without two starters — top scorer Trae Young and Jalen Johnson — and backup center Onyeka Okongwu.

Now, they’ve lost another starter, and they’re mired at 29-35, holding onto the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.