Young won't return to Monday's game against the Celtics due to a right rib sprain. He contributed two points (1-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt), six assists and one steal across 23 minutes.
Young struggled to find his stride before leaving the game with a rib injury in the third quarter. It is unclear whether the All-Star will miss additional time, though Atlanta was getting blown out and there was seemingly no point in the star point guard playing through the injury.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Records another double-double
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Young finished Sunday's 126-111 victory over the Pelicans with 23 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists and one steal over 31 minutes.
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks in scoring with his 29-point effort, but the impact Young is having on the team offensively can't be overlooked. He's scored at least 23 points in all but one of his outings, and he's also dished out 10 or more assists in six of his seven appearances. Even though it's early in the season, it would be shocking if he doesn't average a double-double for the third consecutive campaign. Through the first two weeks of the 2024-25 regular season, Young is averaging a robust 27.0 points and 11.7 assists per tilt.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Double-doubles once again
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Young accumulated 25 points (8-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and 12 assists across 42 minutes during Friday's 123-115 loss to the Kings.
Young has been one of the best playmakers in the early stages of the NBA season, and the star floor general has recorded 10 or more assists in all but one of his six outings. Young has been doing more than dish out assists, though, and he's also reached the 25-point mark four times in that stretch. This translates to Young being one of the best fantasy point guards in 2024-25, thanks to averages of 27.7 points and 11.7 dimes per game in six outings.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Game-high 35 points Wednesday
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Young finished Wednesday's 133-120 loss to the Wizards with 35 points (12-28 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 15 assists, four rebounds and two steals over 40 minutes.
It was a nice bounce-back effort from Young on Wednesday after shooting just 2-for-15 from the field during Monday's loss to Washington. He logged his fourth double-double of the 2024-25 regular season and led both teams in both scoring and assists. He's shooting just 30 percent from three-point range, but he's made up for it at the free-throw line, where he is shooting at a 90.6 percent clip. Young and the Hawks will travel back to Atlanta to host the Kings on Friday.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Struggles from field Monday
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Young closed with 14 points (2-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, 13 assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 121-119 loss to the Wizards.
On the surface, the stat line looks good since Young handed out double-digit assists for the third time in four contests while ending just two rebounds shy of a triple-double. However, the shooting woes can't be overlooked, and the star floor general would've had an even worse scoring effort hadn't it been for his nine trips to the charity stripe. Young opened the season with back-to-back games reaching the 30-point mark, but he's been trending in the wrong direction over the last two contests.
Young logged 24 points (7-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound and eight assists over 37 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder.
The fact that this 24-point, eight-assist performance was Young's worst outing of the season shows how hot he's been to start the campaign. The star floor general has back-to-back favorable matchups upcoming against the Wizards on Monday and Wednesday. He could be in line to extend his excellent start to the season, both in real life but also in fantasy, where he was one of the best guards over the first days of action.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Hangs 38 points on Hornets
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Young closed with 38 points (11-24 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 11-13 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and four steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 125-120 win over the Hornets.
Young stuffed the stat sheet Friday, posting game highs in points, assists and steals. However, he did turn the ball over seven times. The 26-year-old is off to a fantastic start to the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 34 points, 11 assists and 6.5 rebounds across the first two games. Though it's unclear if he'll retain this pace, Young looks to be making a push for his first All-NBA berth since 2021-22.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Double-doubles in win Wednesday
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Young totaled 30 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 14-16 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 win over the Nets.
Young delivered what could be his first of many double-doubles, helping the Hawks to a narrow victory. After starting the game slowly, Young got going in the second quarter, ending with a team-high 30 points. With Dejounte Murray (hand) now residing in New Orleans, Young is likely to have his hands on the ball a ton. His efficiency is likely to fluctuate, but as someone who could lead the league in assists while scoring close to 30 points per night, he should make for an elite fantasy producer once again.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Starting Wednesday
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Young will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
After resting during the preseason finale, Young returns to the starting lineup for the regular-season opener. With Dejounte Murray no longer in town, Young will be the Hawks' clear go-to player once again.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Ready for opener
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Young (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
As expected, Young is cleared for the regular season after resting during the Hawks' preseason finale. The All-Star point guard has averaged at least 25 points, 10 assists and a steal per game in back-to-back campaigns.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Not starting preseason finale
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Young (rest) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The Hawks are resting most of what should be their regular-season rotation for the preseason finale. Young will aim to get ready for the regular-season opener against the Nets on Wednesday and is looking for a bounce-back campaign following a disappointing 2023-24 season.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Turnover problems vs. 76ers
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Young finished Monday's 104-89 preseason loss to the 76ers with 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), nine assists, three rebounds and two steals over 27 minutes.
Young dished a team-high nine assists during Monday's loss, but he struggled from the field and gave away a game-high nine turnovers. Young will be the Hawks' primary ball handler this season after Dejounte Murray was traded to the Pelicans in late June, so there will be some games where the former is leading Atlanta in both assists and turnovers as he gets Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher and his other teammates involved on offense. Young is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, during which he missed 23 regular-season games after the All-Star break due to a torn tendon in his left fifth finger.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Decent output in preseason opener
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Young notched 17 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT) and six assists across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 131-130 preseason win over the Pacers.
Young finished as Atlanta's third-highest scorer in this game, and that was probably a positive sign for the franchise's long-term outlook since the only two players who ended with more points were Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson. Young will aim to continue his ramp-up in the team's final three preseason contests before the regular-season opener against the Nets on Oct. 23.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Finishes season with 22 points
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Young finished Wednesday's 131-116 Play-In Game loss to Chicago with 22 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 11-13 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists over 43 minutes.
Young may have played his last game in an Atlanta uniform Wednesday night. Young will likely test the market after a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season, and it seems to be foregone conclusion that he'll be headed elsewhere. The Hawks went 12-11 during Young's most recent absence, proving that the current roster can play break-even ball without him. Young's departure will free up considerable cap space, and with Dejounte Murray locked into a deal, the Hawks may look for a capable off-the-ball guard to complement him.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Top distributor in double-double
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Young provided 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and 12 assists in 32 minutes during Sunday's 157-115 loss to Indiana.
Young led all Hawks in assists while ending as one of five players with a double-digit point total and as the lone Atlanta player with a double-double in a losing effort. Young ended the regular season with 37 double-doubles, including in two of the last three contests of the year. The Hawks will now attempt to play their way into the postseason with two wins in the Play-In Tournament. Atlanta will face off against the Bulls on Wednesday night in the Eastern Conference 9-10 matchup.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Hands out seven assists in loss
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Young had 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 109-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Young is simply getting enough reps to be ready for the Play-In Tournament, and while the star floor general continues to look a bit rusty, he's getting the minutes he needs. He's racked up 33 points, 18 assists, six rebounds and two steals in his two appearances since returning, though it's unclear whether he'll be available for the season finale against the Pacers on Sunday given the Hawks already clinched a Play-In berth.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Makes most of limited minutes
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Young (finger) tallied 14 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, four rebounds and one steal across 21 minutes Wednesday in the Hawks' 115-114 loss to the Hornets.
As expected, Young was on a minute restriction Wednesday while making his first appearance since Feb. 23 following a 23-game absence due to surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left fifth finger, but the point guard still provided strong returns for managers who chose to activate him right away. He was a bit sloppy with five turnovers in his return, but the perfect shooting night and 11 assists more than made up for it. Expect Young's minutes to remain capped again in the Hawks' next game Friday in Minnesota, though he shouldn't be quite as limited as he was Wednesday.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Available with minutes restriction
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Young (finger) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets but will have a minutes restriction, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Coach Quin Snyder didn't specify how many minutes Young would play following his 23-game absence, but the Hawks will presumably be cautious with their point guard, even as they attempt to secure a spot in the Play-In Tournament. However, it's encouraging that the 25-year-old will be back in action, and he should give the team a significant boost, even as his playing time is being monitored.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Could return for Wednesday's game
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Young (finger) is nearing a return to Atlanta's lineup and could be available as early as Wednesday against Charlotte, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. He's officially listed as questionable for the contest.
Young has been sidelined since late February due to a torn ligament in his left fifth finger that required surgery, but he was recently cleared for team practices and full contact. The Hawks have just three games remaining in the regular season and are fighting for a spot in the Play-In Tournament, so Young's presence would provide a boost to close out the campaign. However, once he's cleared to return, Young may face some sort of minute restriction in light of his lengthy absence.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Cleared for contact, still out
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The Hawks announced Monday that Young (finger) has been cleared for team practices and full contact. He remains out for Tuesday's game versus the Heat.
Young tore a ligament in his left fifth finger in late February, underwent surgery a few days after and was expected to miss at least six weeks. It appears his rehab went well, as he's been cleared for full practices following his six-week checkup, but it's still unclear when he'll be ready for game action. The Hawks have four regular-season games left -- two at home versus Miami and Charlotte before a two-game road trip against Minnesota and Indiana. They'd likely want to see Young suit up for at least one of those matchups before the single-elimination showdown against Chicago during the Play-In Tournament next week.
