Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Hawks have added some depth to a
banged-up front line by signing veteran center Erick Dampier to a 10-day
contract.
Centers Al Horford and Jason Collins are both sidelined with injuries, leaving
just Zaza Pachulia in the pivot. Horford is expected to be out until April
with a torn pectoral muscle and Collins went down last week with a sprained
left elbow that will likely keep him out for two weeks.
Dampier appeared in 51 games last season for Miami, averaging 2.5 points and
3.5 rebounds.
The 36-year-old Mississippi State product was selected by Indiana with the
10th overall pick of the 1996 draft and has averaged 7.5 points, 7.2 rebounds
and 1.4 blocks in 972 games over 15 seasons with the Pacers, Warriors,
Mavericks and Heat.
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