Overview
- An MRI confirmed a sprained medial collateral ligament in Young’s right knee with no ACL damage, and the team said he has begun rehab with a reevaluation in about four weeks.
- Young was injured Oct. 29 against the Nets when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his leg, and he exited after seven minutes of a 117-112 Atlanta win.
- Playing without Young, the Hawks beat the Pacers 128-108 in group play behind Jalen Johnson’s 22 points and 13 rebounds, Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 21 points, and Dyson Daniels’ 18 in a decisive 34-17 third quarter.
- Reporting indicates Nickeil Alexander-Walker is handling increased lead-guard duties with Luke Kennard expected to see more minutes while Young recovers.
- If the four-week timetable holds, Young could miss roughly 15 games, potentially jeopardizing award eligibility under the NBA’s 65-game requirement.