Star guard Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks will miss at least the next four weeks due to a damaged MCL in his right knee. The star point guard will be out while he recovers, the team confirmed. In Young's absence, head coach Quin Snyder is anticipated to rely more on Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson, and Dyson Daniels to handle the ball and generate opportunities.
One of the team's early bright spots, Johnson will play a larger offensive role. The Hawks said that Young's right medial collateral ligament (MCL) was sprained, according to an MRI. Thankfully, the scan revealed no more structural damage. Young will be reassessed in around a month to ascertain when he can resume on-court activities, which would take the calendar until the end of November, according to team sources.
Trae Young’s unexpected setback leaves Atlanta Hawks searching for answers in a challenging new chapter
Due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is officially out for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Now, it's possible that he won't play again until November.
The Hawks announced that he has already started his rehabilitation. With Young out, the Hawks will reportedly be underdogs on Friday night. Additionally, the team also need to rely on Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, and other players to fill in for them offensively. Young shot 37.1 percent from the field and averaged 17.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game prior to the injury.
With a 2-3 record in the games Young played in before losing, Atlanta has had difficulty establishing a rhythm early in the season. Leadership and scoring on the court are severely lacking without him. Before losing, Atlanta was only 2-3 in the five games that he participated in.
The Hawks also lost one of the most exciting playmakers in the NBA without Trae Young. Atlanta's attacking scheme has always relied heavily on his ability to attract defenders and set up shots for teammates. Redistributing those duties among a youthful roster that is still developing will be the current problem.
Meanwhile, Young is expected to re-join the team soon. Nevertheless, neither him, nor the team's representatives have provided any official return date for the star player.
Also read: “Take the game for granted” – Patrick Beverley calls out Trae Young’s playoff record, questions leadership in Atlanta
One of the team's early bright spots, Johnson will play a larger offensive role. The Hawks said that Young's right medial collateral ligament (MCL) was sprained, according to an MRI. Thankfully, the scan revealed no more structural damage. Young will be reassessed in around a month to ascertain when he can resume on-court activities, which would take the calendar until the end of November, according to team sources.
Trae Young’s unexpected setback leaves Atlanta Hawks searching for answers in a challenging new chapter
Due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is officially out for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Now, it's possible that he won't play again until November.
The Hawks announced that he has already started his rehabilitation. With Young out, the Hawks will reportedly be underdogs on Friday night. Additionally, the team also need to rely on Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, and other players to fill in for them offensively. Young shot 37.1 percent from the field and averaged 17.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game prior to the injury.
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, sources tell ESPN. Young underwent an MRI on Friday and multiple doctor reviews that showed he dodged major structural damage in the knee. pic.twitter.com/pgvImRrnOF
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 1, 2025
With a 2-3 record in the games Young played in before losing, Atlanta has had difficulty establishing a rhythm early in the season. Leadership and scoring on the court are severely lacking without him. Before losing, Atlanta was only 2-3 in the five games that he participated in.
The Hawks also lost one of the most exciting playmakers in the NBA without Trae Young. Atlanta's attacking scheme has always relied heavily on his ability to attract defenders and set up shots for teammates. Redistributing those duties among a youthful roster that is still developing will be the current problem.
Meanwhile, Young is expected to re-join the team soon. Nevertheless, neither him, nor the team's representatives have provided any official return date for the star player.
Also read: “Take the game for granted” – Patrick Beverley calls out Trae Young’s playoff record, questions leadership in Atlanta
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