Hawks' Parsons in concussion protocol after being involved in car accident

Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons was involved in a car accident Wednesday and has entered the NBA's concussion protocol, the team announced.

The 31-year-old was diagnosed with a concussion and whiplash.

The Hawks added that Parsons won't travel with the team for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. His status will then be "updated as appropriate."

Parsons has played in just five games this season, with Atlanta opting to give more minutes to its younger players. He's averaging 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds.

Atlanta traded for Parsons over the summer after he failed to agree to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. He's earning just over $25 million this season - the last in a four-year, $94.4-million contract signed with Memphis in 2016.