Nikola Ðurišic Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Hawks vs Hornets game on tomorrow with our National Basketball Association injury report.Dec 5, 2025
Assigned to G League
Atlanta assigned Durisic (elbow) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Durisic has yet to make an appearance in the NBA or G League this season as he continues to nurse an elbow injury. He can be considered week-to-week.
Dec 4, 2025
Ruled out Friday
Durisic (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
ANALYSIS
Durisic has been bouncing between the G League and the NBA all season but has yet to make his debut for either team due to a right elbow sprain. He remains without a return timetable.
Nov 29, 2025
Won't play vs. Philly
Durisic (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
ANALYSIS
Durisic was recently called up from the G League into the NBA roster, but he's not ready to play yet. The rookie has yet to see action this season, either with the Hawks or in the G League with College Park.
Nov 28, 2025
Returns from G League
Atlanta recalled Durisic (elbow) from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Durisic continues to nurse a right elbow sprain and will remain out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. He has yet to see action in the NBA or G League during his rookie season.
Nov 23, 2025
Back with parent club
The Hawks recalled Durisic (elbow) from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Durisic is back with the NBA club, though he has yet to appear in a game for the Hawks this season and is currently dealing with a right elbow sprain.
Nov 19, 2025
Assigned to G League
Atlanta assigned Durisic (elbow) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Durisic is currently sidelined by an elbow issue and has yet to log any minutes at the NBA level.
Nov 19, 2025
Recalled to NBA
Atlanta recalled Durisic from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Durisic is currently sidelined by an elbow issue and has yet to make his NBA debut for the Hawks.
Nov 15, 2025
Heads to G League
Atlanta assigned Durisic (elbow) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Durisic didn't see any action in Friday's G League game against the Capital City Go-Go, and it remains to be seen if he'll be cleared in time for Sunday's rematch.
Nov 13, 2025
Remains out for Atlanta
Durisic (elbow) will not play Thursday against the Jazz, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Durisic has yet to debut this season and remains without a timetable for a return.
Nov 11, 2025
Remains out
Durisic (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Durisic has yet to play this season while dealing with a right elbow sprain. His next chance to suit up will come against Utah on Thursday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
Nov 9, 2025
Still out
Durisic (elbow) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
ANALYSIS
Durisic has yet to debut this season due to a right elbow injury. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Kings.
Nov 8, 2025
Won't play Saturday
Durisic (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Durisic has yet to play a game this season. The next chance for him to make his season debut will be Monday against the Clippers.
Nov 6, 2025
Ruled out for Friday
Durisic (elbow) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Durisic is sidelined by an elbow sprain, though his absence shouldn't have a big impact on the Atlanta rotation. The forward's next opportunity to play comes Saturday against the Lakers.
Oct 27, 2025
Assigned to G League
Atlanta assigned Durisic to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday.
ANALYSIS
The No. 43 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Durisic is expected to play a prominent role with the Skyhawks this season. He's a long shot to crack Atlanta's rotation anytime soon.
Oct 26, 2025
Unavailable for Monday
Durisic is away from the team and out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
ANALYSIS
Durisic will be away from the team and therefore unavailable Monday. The 21-year-old pro has not cracked the rotation this season, so it seems likely he is getting practice run with the team's G League affiliate. His next chance to suit up for the Hawks comes Wednesday against the Nets.
Oct 25, 2025
Won't suit up Saturday
Djurisic (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
ANALYSIS
Djurisic will sit out Saturday's contest, and his next chance to play will come Monday against the Bulls. However, the 21-year-old forward has yet to see the floor this season and isn't guaranteed playing time.
Oct 6, 2025
Logs eight minutes off the bench
Durisic saw eight minutes off the bench during Monday's preseason loss to the Rockets, and finished with eight points (2-2 FG, 3-3 FT) and one assist.
ANALYSIS
Durisic sat out Atlanta's Summer League finale back in July with some minor injuries, but the hip and calf issues were never expected to linger into training camp. He'll be fine for opening night.
Jul 20, 2025
Ruled out Sunday
Durisic (hip/calf) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Durisic will miss the team's Summer League finale due to right hip and left calf injuries. Over four outings this summer, the 21-year-old forward averaged 11.8 points, 3.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game.
Jul 11, 2025
Inks three-year deal with Hawks
The Hawks signed Durisic to a three-year, $5.95 million contract, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Atlanta chose Durisic with the No. 43 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and he's set to be part of the NBA roster ahead of the 2025-26 season and is also participating in the Summer League this offseason. The 21-year-old forward has yet to make his debut with the Hawks, and he could have a hard time cracking the team's rotation to open the new campaign. Durisic made 32 appearances with the G League's College Park Skyhawks in 2024-25, having averaged 10.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.8 steals in 22.8 minutes per game while shooting 37.9 percent from the field.
Oct 27, 2024
Signs G League contract
Djurisic (foot) signed a G League contract Sunday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Djurisic fractured his foot during the Las Vegas Summer League, but Smith relays that the 20-year-old has begun on-court work and should by ready to play during the regular season. Djurisic was selected by the Hawks 43rd overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and he will play for the College Park Skyhawks in the G League once he's fully healthy.
Sep 30, 2024
Likely to be stashed overseas
Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Monday that Djurisic (foot) is likely to be stashed overseas, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Fields added that the Hawks are still evaluation their options, but it sounds like a stash overseas is inevitable. Djurisic is still recovering from a broken foot and won't be re-evaluated until November.
Jul 15, 2024
Done for Summer League
Djurisic suffered a left foot fracture Sunday against the Spurs and will miss the remainder of the Summer League, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
A timetable for Djurisic will be announced after further evaluation, but this is a tough blow for the rookie. Selected with the No. 43 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Djurisic is expected to remain overseas for at least one more season.
Jun 27, 2024
Picked 43rd by Hawks
Djurisic was selected by the Hawks with the No. 43 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
ANALYSIS
An intriguing wing prospect with good size, Djurisic is firmly a developmental project for the Hawks. The 20-year-old Serbian will likely spend at least one more season overseas before potentially coming over to the NBA.
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