ATLANTA - Atlanta Hawks guard Speedy Claxton is questionable for the beginning of the season after breaking a bone in his left hand.

Claxton, who was injured during a workout Monday, was examined Thursday by Dr. Michael Bernot, a team physician, and will see hand specialist Dr. Stephen McCollam on Friday.

The 28-year-old Claxton, expected to be Atlanta's starting point guard, signed a four-year, $25.5 million deal in July.

Hawks trainer Wally Blase said Claxton should be able to continue his offseason conditioning.

Atlanta is scheduled to open training camp on Oct. 3 and its preseason on Oct. 11.

Claxton averaged 28.4 minutes, 12.3 points and 4.8 assists for New Orleans last season and was the runner-up in voting for the league's Sixth Man Award.