Trae Young cleared for practice, nears return from finger injury

According to reports from the Atlanta Hawks organization, Trae Young, their star guard who was sidelined due to a finger injury suffered on February 23rd, has been granted clearance to resume practicing following surgery on February 27th.

During the 22-game stretch without Young, the Hawks managed to secure a record of 12 wins and 10 losses. Presently, they find themselves in 10th position in the Eastern Conference standings, boasting a record of 36 wins and 42 losses. This secures them a spot in the upcoming play-in tournament, where they are scheduled to face off against the Chicago Bulls in the 9-10 play-in game. To clinch the eighth seed for the 2024 playoffs, the Hawks will need to emerge victorious in two consecutive play-in games.

Before his injury, Trae Young was a significant force on the court, averaging 26.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. His shooting percentages were also impressive, with 42.6% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc, and 85.6% from the free-throw line. Notably, he accumulated 35 double-doubles in 51 starts.

Renowned as one of the top scorers and passers in the NBA, Young solidified his status by signing a lucrative five-year, $215 million contract extension with the Hawks in August 2021. This deal sees him earning $43 million in the upcoming season and $45 million in the 2025-26 season.


At 25 years old, Trae Young holds impressive career averages of 25.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game.

Atlanta's journey in the playoffs has been notable, particularly their run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021, where they faced the Milwaukee Bucks in a competitive six-game series. However, since then, the Hawks have struggled to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs, aiming to turn the tide in the upcoming postseason.

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