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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was knocked out of Wednesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets after injuring his knee.
The four-time All-Star was hurt in the first quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his right leg. Young grabbed at the leg immediately with both hands. He was seen on the broadcast conversing with head coach Quin Snyder.
Young played 17 more seconds before heading back to the locker room. He was ruled out for the game with what the Hawks called a “right knee sprain.”
The Hawks faced increased expectations this season but entered Wednesday’s game at 1-3. Not helping has been an injury report loaded with big names in the past week, including Jalen Johnson (ankle), 2024 top pick Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) and big offseason acquisition Kristaps Porzingis (flu). Those three were in the lineup Wednesday, though now attention turns to Young’s health.
Young, 27, entered Wednesday’s game averaging 20.8 points and 9.5 assists on the season.
Trae Young injury update
Hawks coach Quin Snyder told reporters after Atlanta’s 117-112 win that Young would be getting an MRI either Wednesday night or on Thursday. He also noted that Young did not injure his ACL.
Hawks coach Quin Snyder said Trae Young doesn’t have an issue with his ACL, but that he’s going to get an MRI tonight or tomorrow and he’ll be re-assessed from there.
Snyder said Young wanted to stay in the game, and praised his competitiveness and desire to play.
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This story has been updated with new information.