Ayon recently re-signed with Spanish club Real Madrid on a three-year contract, EuroHoops.net reports.

Gustavo Ayon is an unrestricted free agent after the Hawks declined to make him a $1.9 million qualifying offer. Al Horford (pectoral surgery) will be ready for training camp, the Hawks can match offers for restricted FA Pero Antic, and they've already expressed interest in re-signing Elton Brand. With Ayon still recovering from shoulder surgery, there wasn't much incentive for Atlanta to keep him in town.

Hawks big man Gustavo Ayon (shoulder surgery) may not be healthy enough to play for Mexico in the FIBA World Cup in early September. The 29-year-old had season-ending right shoulder surgery in February. "I'm fine physically, but the shoulder is not a hundred percent," Ayon said. "So even though I can feel good, while the injury is not healed completely I will not be able to play." The Hawks have until June 30 to make Ayon a $1.9 million qualifying offer and retain the right to match contract offers in restricted free agency.

Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) needs surgery and is out for the season. It's unfortunate timing for Ayon, who was seeing significant minutes thanks to Al Horford's season-ending injury. Ayon's first season in Atlanta ends with averages of 4.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals while playing 16.5 minutes per night in 26 games. The Hawks will continue to lean heavily on the likes of Mike Scott and Elton Brand as bigs.

Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) did not travel with the Hawks for Wednesday's road game in Boston. Pero Antic (ankle) and Paul Millsap (knee) will also be sidelined, and the Hawks may once again have to play Elton Brand close to 40 minutes in their threadbare frontcourt. DeMarre Carroll will likely earn another start at PF with Kyle Korver at SF and Mike Scott playing extra minutes off the bench, and small lineups featuring multiple guards will be inevitable.

Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) will miss Tuesday's game against Chicago. Ayon would have been poised to see big minutes with Paul Millsap and Pero Antic already ruled out for Tuesday night, but the Hawks will be forced into using smaller lineups against the Bulls. Mike Scott and Elton Brand will be the biggest beneficiaries of the Hawks' frontcourt M.A.S.H. unit, while newly-acquired Dexter Pittman could see his first action of the season.

Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) has not yet resumed practicing. He was hoping to return on Tuesday but that now seems doubtful, and the Hawks are unlikely to rush him back and risk another setback. With Paul Millsap (knee) already ruled out Tuesday and Wednesday, Elton Brand will have to shoulder a heavy load and the Hawks may be forced to stick with a variety of small lineups.

Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) is hoping to play Tuesday night. He's out on Saturday night due to his second shoulder injury this season. Ayon put up an 18-point, 10-board game before going down, so he'll be on the radar in deeper leagues.

Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) will be sidelined at least two more games. Ayon has had an MRI and been prescribed with rest. It's a small window for Elton Brand, who has played 32.5 minutes a night over the last two games.

Gustavo Ayon (shoulder) will not play against the Wizards on Wednesday. He did not play in the second half due to his shoulder injury, which allowed Elton Brand to start after halftime and turn in a line of eight points, eight boards and one steal in 25 total minutes. Mike Scott should also get some more playing time and the pair could have some decent output against a somewhat vulnerable Wizards frontcourt. There is still some risk in using either player, of course.