Trae Young makes his return on Thu. vs Hornets
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If Young struggles to mesh with the new-look Hawks upon his return from an MCL sprain, could he be on the move by the Feb. 5 trade deadline?
The Hawks have the NBA's No. 13-ranked defense since Young got hurt. Atlanta has never posted an above-average defensive rating over a full season with Young.
The Atlanta Hawks still aren't seriously entertaining a trade centered around point guard Trae Young, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.
Trae Young is set to return after missing the last 22 games, which means he should be on the floor for the Hawks' upcoming two games against the Chicago Bulls.
HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis, Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler and LaMelo Ball, among others
Expert recap and game analysis of the Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game from December 18, 2025 on ESPN.
When Trae Young went down with an injury on October 29th, many fans and analysts were left wondering exactly how the Hawks would look in his absence. They could