Is Tree Young playing tonight? Hawks vs. Knicks injury report
The Atlanta Hawks visit New York Knicks on Saturday night. Trae Young is on injury reportlisted as probable. Young has a right quad contusion. Here’s everything we know about Tree Young’s injury and his playing status against the Knicks.
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Trae Young’s injury status against the Knicks
With Trae Young likely on the injury report, it is assumed he will play against the Knicks. Young has been a fixture on the injury report this season, but has made four straight starts for the Hawks, including a 30-point performance in Friday’s 126-111 loss to the Heat.
The Hawks will try to snap a five-game losing streak. After winning just two of their last 11 games, Young’s promising status heading into Saturday’s game gives the Hawks a much better chance on the road against one of the Eastern Conference’s better teams.
After finishing with eight points, 10 assists and one steal in 20 minutes in his first game since Oct. 29, Young has returned to form by scoring 22 points or more in his last three games, including a pair of 30-point performances. Since his return, he is averaging 23.8 points on 50.0/89.7/44.8 percent shooting, 10.0 assists and 1 steal per game.
Trae Young turned in his best performance of the season in a 152-150 loss to the Bulls, the highest scoring game in the NBA this season. He finished with 35 points on 10-of-16 shooting, including seven 3-pointers and nine assists.
So when it comes to whether or not Trae Young plays tonight against the Knicks, the answer is probably, which is good news for the Hawks.
Hawks injury report
N’Fali Dante — Out — Right knee; torn ACL
Kristaps Porzingis — Out — Illness
Trae Young — Probable — Right quad; contusion
Knicks injury report
Josh Hart — Out — Right ankle; sprain
Miles McBride — Questionable — Left ankle; sprain
Landry Shamet — Out — Right shoulder; sprain
2025-12-27 20:37:00
