Hawks G Goodwin out for playoffs with respiratory condition

<p>ATLANTA &mdash; Atlanta Hawks backup guard Brandon Goodwin will miss the NBA playoffs after being diagnosed with a respiratory condition.</p>
<p>While the team described the condition as minor, it will require treatment and keep Goodwin out for the remainder of the season.</p>
<p>The Hawks are set to make their first playoff appearance since 2017 when they face the New York Knicks in the opening round. Game 1 is Sunday at Madison Square Garden.</p>
<p>The 25-year-old Goodwin played 47 games for the Hawks this season, making five starts. He averaged 4.9 points per game.</p>
<p>After being passed over in the NBA draft, Goodwin was cut by both Memphis and Denver before landing with the Hawks in 2019. </p>
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