Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)
November 2025
Young has a right knee MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, likely missing ~15 games. He averaged 20.8 points and led the NBA in assists last season. Availability could affect awards eligibility under the 65-game rule. Rehab has begun. Atlanta must redistribute usage: more De’Andre Hunter on-ball reps, stagger Bogdan Bogdanović, lean into Jalen Johnson’s push-ahead playmaking. Expect simplified PNR sets and more motion handoffs to keep pace. Medical focus: swelling control, quad activation, progressive loading; avoid setbacks that extend absence beyond December.