Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been cleared to return to the court after clearing the concussion protocol. Young missed two games after being diagnosed with a concussion following an elbow to the face during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is now available to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
Young’s Injury and Recovery
Young suffered the concussion during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 22, 2024. He was elbowed in the face and immediately left the game. He was later diagnosed with a concussion and was placed in the league’s concussion protocol.
Young missed two games while in the protocol, but he has now been cleared to return to the court. His return is a significant boost for the Hawks, who have struggled in his absence.
Young’s Impact on the Hawks
Young is one of the most talented players in the NBA and has been a key player for the Hawks since he was drafted in 2018. He leads the team with an average of 26.9 points per game and ranks second in the league with 10 assists per game.
Young’s return is a significant boost for the Hawks, who have struggled in his absence. The team has lost both games without him and will be looking to get back on track with him back in the lineup.
Mavericks’ Injury Woes
While the Hawks are getting a key player back, the Mavericks are dealing with their own injury issues. Guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Friday’s game with a sprained right thumb. Irving suffered the injury during the team’s loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday.
Trae Young’s return is a significant boost for the Atlanta Hawks, who have struggled in his absence. Young is one of the most talented players in the NBA and has been a key player for the Hawks since he was drafted in 2018. His return will be a significant boost for the team as they look to get back on track.
