Nazr Mohammed was a new addition to the Hawks' injured yesterday, a development that made coach Lon Kruger smile. Sure, he felt the opposite, but what would be the point of crying?

A team already decimated by injuries had only nine players healthy enough to practice Thursday --and that was with the addition of a just-signed Reggie Slater. So, assistant coach Rick Mahorn had to fill in as a practice player . . . again.