Trae Young Injury Update
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young suffered a scary right knee injury late in the first quarter of Wednesday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets. With just over two minutes left, Nets forward Mouhamed Gueye fell awkwardly into the back of Young's planted leg after a push from teammate Noah Clowney. SleeperHawks, posting on X via @SleeperHawks, reported that Trae Young has an apparent knee injury after Mo Gueye fell into him, and he has now gone back to the locker room after attempting to stay in the game.
Young crumpled to the floor in pain, clutching his knee, and stayed down until the next timeout. He bravely tried to walk it off and even jogged briefly, but limped off to the locker room and was ruled out for the rest of the game with a right knee sprain. Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT, posting on X via @GameInjuryDoc, shared that Trae Young's knee injury could be an MCL sprain or meniscus issue, but ACL damage is unlikely based on the mechanism.
Before exiting, Young had 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 block in 7 minutes – showing his typical fire. Despite the blow, the Hawks rallied behind Jalen Johnson (who dropped 28 points) and held on for a gritty 117-112 road win over the winless Nets, improving to 2-3.
Snyder delivered some immediate relief: "The most important thing is that it is NOT his ACL." Young was "super competitive" and desperate to stay in, but the team prioritized caution. He's scheduled for an MRI tonight (late Wed) or tomorrow (Thu, Oct 30) to assess severity – expect full details by Friday's practice or the weekend. Snyder praised Young's toughness but stressed re-evaluation first.
Trae's averaging ~21 PPG, 7 APG early (slow start shooting 38%), but his playmaking drives Atlanta's offense. Hawks need him for playoff push – this could be a gut check. Fans, breathe: No ACL = massive win.
Disclaimer
All information in this article is based on official post-game updates and credible reports available at the time of writing. Injury details and return timelines for Trae Young may change after further medical evaluation or official team announcements. Readers are advised to follow verified sources for updated information.
