Young racked up 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 120-97 loss to the Warriors.
Young continues to deliver outstanding numbers as one of the best playmakers in the league, and he's averaging a robust 11.6 assists per contest. However, his scoring numbers are trending in the wrong direction, and he's failed to reach the 20-point mark in three of his last four outings. Fantasy managers shouldn't be overly concerned about a mini-slump for the star floor general, and he should remain one of the best players for the Hawks in every single game as long as he stays healthy.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Dishes out season-high 19 assists
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Young accumulated seven points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, 19 assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 109-108 victory over Sacramento.
Young had a rough shooting performance Monday, and as soon as he realized his shot wasn't falling, he decided to create for others, resulting in an impressive playmaking performance. Aside from this haul being a season-high mark, Young has recorded double-digit dimes in 10 of his 14 games and is averaging 11.6 assists per game, the second-best mark in the league.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Comes close to double-double
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Young chipped in 29 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Young recorded nine double-doubles over his first 11 outings this season, but he hasn't accomplished that feat in his last two appearances. That said, he remains highly productive and one of the best guards in The Association. The star floor general is averaging 21.1 points, 10.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game since the beginning of November despite shooting just 38 percent from the floor in that span.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Good to go against Washington
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Young (Achilles) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Young will return to action Friday after missing Atlanta's previous contest due to right Achilles tendinitis. The star guard should reclaim his starting job from Keaton Wallace. Across his last 10 appearances, Young is averaging 23.3 points, 11.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 36.4 minutes.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Practice participant Thursday
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Young (Achilles) participated in Thursday's practice, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Young missed Atlanta's previous outing due to right Achilles tendinitis. However, the star guard's participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Washington.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Dealing with Achilles tendinitis
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Young has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Boston due to right Achilles tendinitis, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
This is a new injury for Young, and any time an Achilles is involved it's cause for concern. The point guard posted a season-high 16 assists during Saturday's loss to Chicago, marking his third straight double-double and ninth this season. In Young's absence, Garrison Mathews, Keaton Wallace and David Roddy are all candidates for increased roles versus Boston. Young's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Washington, and for now, it appears Atlanta is treating him as day-to-day.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Season-best mark in assists in loss
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Young chipped in 14 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds and 16 assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 125-113 loss to the Bulls.
Young recorded his ninth double-double across 11 appearances this season, and he established a new season-high mark in the assists category with his 16 dimes. This was just the second time in which he finished with more assists than points. Young has been spectacular this season and should be a must-start across all formats -- as long as he stays healthy -- due to his impressive ability to deliver above-average numbers in two separate categories.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Valiant effort in loss
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Young racked up 35 points (11-25 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, 13 assists and two steals in 41 minutes during Friday's 122-121 loss to Detroit.
Young put together a huge night, marking his second double-double in as many games. The 26-year-old point guard has now reached the 30-point threshold four times in 10 appearances, and he's also averaging 11.1 assists and 1.4 steals to begin the year.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Another double-double
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Young closed with 23 points (7-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 121-116 win over New York.
Young ended up playing Wednesday's contest despite exiting Monday's tilt early with a rib injury, and the star floor general didn't show any effects from the previous problem. He notched his seventh double-double of the season and is forming an excellent pairing with Jalen Johnson. Young is doing more than just distributing the rock, however, and he's also scored at least 20 points in all but one of his seven double-doubles. Through nine appearances, he is putting up 23.8 points, 10.9 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Officially active Wednesday
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Young (ribs) has been cleared for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
Young has yet to miss a game this season, although he was limited to 23 minutes of action Monday versus Boston after spraining his ribs. Young, Dyson Daniels and Garrison Mathews represent the only healthy members of Atlanta's backcourt with double-digit games of NBA experience.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Expected to play Wednesday
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Young (ribs) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Young suffered a right rib sprain during Monday's loss to the Celtics and didn't return, but it looks like he's avoided a long-term issue. The probable tag also suggests Young shouldn't have any major limitations if he's indeed given the green light to suit up Wednesday.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Won't come back Monday
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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.
