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Trae Young avoids disaster but will still miss significant time

Hawks fans have been anxiously awaiting the MRI results on Trae Young’s knee after he suffered an injury in Wednesday night’s game against the Nets, and they finally arrived late Saturday night via Shams Charania.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 2

NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Grizzlies

Trae Young has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be reevaluated in four weeks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. An MRI was reviewed by multiple doctors, and the Hawks issued a statement confirming that Young avoided major structural damage and has already begun rehab.

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Trae Young injury: Hawks star point guard to miss four weeks with sprained MCL in right knee · CBSSports.com

Sources: Hawks' Young (knee sprain) out 4 weeks · ESPN

Hawks star Trae Young hit with brutal MCL injury update from NBA insider · Sporting News

Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Hawks dealt rough injury news on Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks will need to survive without the team’s best player for at least a month. Trae Young suffered a knee injury during the Hawks’ Wednesday contest against the Brooklyn Nets.

Trae Young News / Field Level Media / November 1

Hawks G Trae Young out for 4 weeks with MCL sprain

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will be sidelined at least four weeks with a sprained MCL in his right knee, the team announced Saturday. Young underwent an MRI exam Friday that confirmed the injury and ruled out structural damage, according to the team.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / November 1

Hawks' Trae Young has sprained MCL, will be reeevaluated in four weeks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be reevaluated in four weeks.

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Latest Power Rankings Show Hawks Still Have a Long Way To Climb

The Atlanta Hawks went on the road and got their second straight win last night when they took down a depleted Indiana Pacers squad in the opening game of group play in the NBA Cup.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 1

Stock Up, Stock Down For The Atlanta Hawks Following Their 20-Point Win Over Indiana

The Atlanta Hawks went on the road and got their second straight win last night when they took down a depleted Indiana Pacers squad in the opening game of group play in the NBA Cup.

Trae Young News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

Can Hawks Stay Afloat in the East Without Trae Young?

The Atlanta Hawks recovered from their poor start, evening their record to 3-3 after a win against the Indiana Pacers on Halloween night. They did it without Trae Young, who suffered a knee injury against the Brooklyn Nets on Oct.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / November 1

Hawks kick off NBA Cup with blowout win over Pacers

No Trae Young, no problem for the Atlanta Hawks, as they kicked off NBA Cup action on Friday night with a blowout 128-108 win over the Pacers. Indiana gave Atlanta a bit of a scare early, opening up a 12-point lead in the first six minutes, but the Hawks closed the period on a 24-9 run and never looked back.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / November 1

Third quarter run powers Atlanta past Indiana

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers in their first game of the NBA Cup on Friday night, bringing their regular season record to an even 3-3 as the calendar flips to November. Jalen Johnson led the way for Atlanta with 22 points (9-for-16 shooting, 0-for-3 from three), 13 rebounds, and eight assists.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Will Hawks Following 2000s Era Pistons Script Define Success?

On Friday, the Atlanta Hawks played without franchise point guard Trae Young for the first time this season, handily defeating the Indiana Pacers after sputtering out of the gates.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 31

Hawks' balanced effort leads to NBA Cup win over Pacers

Jalen Johnson posted 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 128-108 in their NBA Cup East Group A opener on Friday in Indianapolis.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Rumors / October 30