Trae Young is feeling ‘good’ after returning from injury, but will not play against the Spurs

The Atlanta Hawks they fell short against the Charlotte Hornets in their last game, but the good news is that they did was able to bring back Treo Young after missing time with a right MCL sprain. Young returned to the starting lineup, but was on a minutes restriction. He finished the game with eight points and 10 assists in 20 minutes.

The Hawks are now in the second game of a back-to-back as they prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs at home, and many were wondering if Young would play. He already was listed as out for the treatment of right knee injuries, but it should exist no worries about getting ahead after speaking to reporters after their game against the Hornets.

“I feel good, it won’t take me long to be where I need to be. I think it was a good first step,” Young said.

This was the first time in Young’s career he had to rehabilitate for a knee injury. He last missed extended time of the year two seasons ago because of his arm, but when he returned, he wasn’t on a minutes restriction.

“Obviously, you want to give as much as you can in those minutes that you’re out there, but you also don’t want to press,” Young said. “It’s a fine line you have to walk. It’s easier said than done, and people probably expect different things, but it’s not an easy thing. Especially since this is my first, especially coming back in the regular season. I came back without a minutes limit in the last one, and I was out for a while because it was going into the playoffs/playoffs. This is just a little different to trust them.

“Like it or not, I just have to trust them and let the people who have helped me through the rehabilitation process continue to do so.”

Trae Young returns to the lineup after an MCL injury

Young wasn’t able to go all out as he was on the minute limit, but he fit in where he could with the time he had. The Hawks have been passing the ball at a high rate this season, and Young only added to that game with his 10 assists.

Not being on the field and playing in the right game is sure to slow you down early for some, and Young noted that it’s not easy to shake off the rust once it returns.

“The main part is conditioning. It’s not easy to have the freedom to give more than you can, but that’s the first thing,” Young said.

“It’s going to be a process for us and everything to get used to for Trey to continue to get in shape,” head coach Quin Snyder said. “All different things are needed when you put a group together. It’s good to have the first step in the process so you can look at it and continue to find ways to be better as a group.”

As the season continues, Young will be able to get back to normal, but it’s uncertain how long that process will take.