UPDATE: Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is set to miss the next four weeks due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, according to sources reported by ESPN on Saturday. Young underwent an MRI on Friday, which confirmed he avoided major structural damage, providing a glimmer of hope for his return.
The injury occurred during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets when a teammate, Mouhamed Gueye, fell into Young’s leg after being shoved by Nets forward Noah Clowney. Young left the Hawks for Atlanta to receive medical attention and undergo imaging, leaving the team amid a crucial four-game road trip that concludes Sunday in Cleveland.
Young, the reigning assists champion, has been averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists this season, making his absence a significant blow to the Hawks’ playoff aspirations. The team will need to rally without their star player, who is instrumental in their offensive strategy.
As the Hawks navigate the next month without Young, the focus will shift to how they can adapt and maintain momentum in his absence. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how this injury affects the team’s performance.
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