The Washington Wizards have the NBA’s second-worst record at 16-53 entering Saturday’s home date with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they’re on pace to clinch a top-six pick in this summer’s draft. They have no incentive to rush players back from injury before their last game on April 12, especially four-time All-Star guard Trae Young.
The Wizards announced an injury update about the 27-year-old, who left Monday’s 125-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors with a quad contusion, on Saturday.
“Young reinjured his right quadriceps, sustaining a contusion during the third quarter of the game against Golden State on March 16. Related imaging, due to ongoing back pain, confirmed lower back irritation,” the organization said. “Both injuries are being treated conservatively and will not require surgery at this time. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.”
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