Trae Young will not be available for the Atlanta Hawks on Monday for their marquee matchup against the Miami Heat. The three-time All-Stra has been sidelined by a finger injury that required surgery more than a month ago.
With the Play-In Tournament fast approaching, the Hawks are hoping to get their superstar point guard back in the mix as soon as possible. The good news for them is that Young appears to be on the verge of his return.
Atlanta Hawks News: Trae Young Nearing Return From Injury
After reports emerged that Young had been cleared to resume contact, the Hawks themselves made the official announcement via Twitter:
An @emoryhealthcare injury update:
Trae Young, who sustained a left fifth finger torn ligament on Feb. 23, underwent surgery on Feb. 27.
He had his six-week follow-up evaluation earlier today and has been cleared for team practice and contact. pic.twitter.com/EmmUrSkAx4
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 8, 2024
At this point, there is still no firm timetable for Young’s return, but it seems like he is working towards being available for the Play-In Tournament, which starts on April 16. Atlanta is headed for either a ninth or 10th place finish in the East and they will be facing the Chicago Bulls in an elimination game in the first phase of the tournament.
Hawks Fans Are Hyped
Naturally, Hawks fans have been buoyed by this significant development surrounding their cornerstone star. Supporters have been sharing their excitement on social media as they hope to get Young back ahead of their Play-In showdown:
TRAE YOUNG IS BACK‼️pic.twitter.com/R0cP8bdbOH https://t.co/8scR4dDJb1
— Kevin Keneely (@KevinKeneely1) April 8, 2024
— Ilham Faturrahman (@IlhamFtrhmn13) April 8, 2024
WE’RE SO FUCKING BACK🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/lpO4l9JXyT
— Franklin Stevens (@BigFrAnK320) April 8, 2024
LETS GOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/NQShFW9HyU
— JJACK (@A_T_L_hoops) April 8, 2024
Return of the Jedi👑 pic.twitter.com/a3ropBdd6g
— Evan Cervantes (@ev4n____) April 8, 2024
— 𝓐𝓤𝓽𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓪 (@BeckettHits) April 8, 2024
Undefeated in the play in we got this 🫡
— Bonzi ❤️Bron (@b0nzi_) April 8, 2024
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