Utah Jazz shooting guard Rodney Hood suffered a bone bruise to his knee on Saturday against the Orlando Magic and needed assistance getting off the floor after grabbing his knee while attempting a layup. He has not played since.
It is uncertain when he will return to action.
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Latest on Hood's Timeline for Return
Monday, Jan. 16
Jazz coach Quin Snyder told reporters he hopes to have Hood back in Utah's lineup in two weeks.
Hood's Diagnosis Revealed
Sunday, Jan. 15
Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune reported Hood underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a bone bruise. However, Jones noted there was no other structural damage.
After the game, Snyder told reporters that Hood had hyperextended the knee.
Hood Was Playing His Best Basketball Before Injury
The 24-year-old Hood has been a secondary scoring option as Utah's starting shooting guard.
Entering Saturday night, he had averaged 14 points and 3.6 rebounds per game to support Gordon Hayward and George Hill.
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