Trae Young Exits Game with Knee Sprain; Hawks Struggling Early

URGENT UPDATE: Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has exited the game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a right knee sprain, following a collision with teammate Mouhamed Gueye. This alarming injury occurred just after the first quarter, raising immediate concerns for the Hawks as they struggle with a 1-3 record this season.

The incident unfolded late in the first quarter when Gueye, pushed by Nets forward Noah Clowney, fell backward and crashed into Young’s leg while he was positioned under the basket. Young hit the floor hard and appeared to be in considerable pain, before managing to get back on his feet and jog to the bench during a timeout.

Initially, Young remained in the game but quickly checked himself out after just one possession, heading to the locker room where he was later ruled out for the remainder of the night. This is particularly concerning as Young, a four-time All-Star, had been averaging 20.8 points and 9.5 assists this season, and led the NBA in assists per game last year.

The Hawks, who have high expectations this season after acquiring Kristaps Porzingis and adding Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency, are in desperate need of Young’s leadership on the court. His absence could significantly impact the team’s performance moving forward.

Stay tuned for further updates as the Hawks will likely provide more information about Young’s condition in the coming days. Fans and analysts alike are anxiously awaiting news, as this injury could alter the trajectory of Atlanta’s season.

In the meantime, keep an eye on the Hawks’ next matchup as they look to bounce back from this tough start.