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Hawks guard Young poised to resume practice after knee sprain

  • On Saturday, the Atlanta Hawks announced Trae Young will increase conditioning and is expected to return to practice next week with status updates as needed.
  • On Oct. 29, Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks guard, sustained a right knee MCL sprain at Brooklyn and has not played since the injury.
  • Since Young's absence, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has started, posting multiple 30-point games and strong defense as the Hawks hold a 12-9 record in 21 games without Trae Young.
  • Coaches face rotation decisions as reintegrating Young could alter roles for emerging Hawks forward Jalen Johnson and interim starter Nickeil Alexander-Walker, with Young possibly returning next Friday against the Spurs.
  • Looking at the schedule, Atlanta Hawks play the 76ers tomorrow and then wait until Thursday, giving four-time All-Star guard Trae Young a brief window to increase conditioning.
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Hawks guard Young poised to resume practice after knee sprain

Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young is expected to return to practice next week as he continues his recovery from a sprained right knee ligament, the NBA team said Saturday.

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Hoops Wire broke the news in on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
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