Overview

• Trae Young, the Atlanta Hawks' star point guard, will undergo surgery for a torn ligament in his left pinky finger and is expected to be out for at least four weeks.
• The injury could impact the Hawks' playoff chances as they currently hold the final play-in tournament spot in the Eastern Conference.
• Dejounte Murray is expected to take over primary ball-handling duties in Young's absence.
• The Hawks are also dealing with injuries to other key players, including Onyeka Okongwu and Clint Capela.
• Young's injury comes amid a challenging season for the Hawks, who are fighting to secure a postseason berth.