Overview
- An Emory Healthcare update states Young is increasing reconditioning and is slated to rejoin team practices next week.
- He is not cleared for the Dec. 18 matchup against the Hornets, with the team to evaluate his status after he practices.
- Young will miss Sunday’s game against the 76ers, leaving Atlanta to lean on Dyson Daniels at point guard.
- The four-time All-Star has missed 21 games and appeared in five this season, averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists.
- Atlanta sits 14-12 as the No. 9 seed, with team officials encouraged by Young’s progress during on-court work reported as setback-free.