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Trae Young Returns in Limited Minutes as Hawks Fall to Hornets

Atlanta is using his return to gauge his fit with Jalen Johnson after a 22-game absence.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center.

Overview

  • Young came back from an Oct. 29 right MCL sprain and posted 8 points and 10 assists under a minutes limit in a 133-126 loss at Charlotte.
  • The appearance followed a G League practice assignment, his recall to the Hawks, and an official upgrade to questionable before tipoff.
  • Atlanta went 13-9 without Young, and Jalen Johnson’s rise continued with 43 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists against the Hornets.
  • League reporting highlights that Young’s performance post-injury could shape Atlanta’s direction, with a roughly $49 million 2026-27 player option influencing contract and trade chatter.
  • With a back-to-back concluding Friday against the Spurs, the Hawks will monitor Young’s workload and assess lineup combinations with Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.