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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
Young will have an MRI Thursday to determine the severity of the injury, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported.
