Trae Young Injury Status For Charlotte Hornets-Atlanta Hawks Game

Trae Young is on the injury report for Wednesday's game.

Feb 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) disputes a call with / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

UPDATE: Trae Young is available.

An @emoryhealthcare update:

Trae Young (left fifth finger torn ligament): Available

De’Andre Hunter (rest): Out
Wesley Matthews (right hamstring soreness): Out
Dejounte Murray (right quad contusion): Out https://t.co/MbGpgviiyh

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 10, 2024

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks will host the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

For the game, the Hawks could get their best player back in the starting lineup, as All-Star point guard Trae Young is listed as questionable.

Via Underdog NBA: "Trae Young (finger) listed questionable Wednesday."

Trae Young (finger) listed questionable Wednesday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) April 10, 2024

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski also reported a positive update.

Via Wojnarowski: "Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young is nearing a return and could play as soon as tonight vs. the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. Young had been out since surgery to repair a torn ligament in a finger on February 25. The Hawks hold the final Eastern Play-In spot."

Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young is nearing a return and could play as soon as tonight vs. the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. Young had been out since surgery to repair a torn ligament in a finger on February 25. The Hawks hold the final Eastern Play-In spot. pic.twitter.com/sORxcvOOnR

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 10, 2024

Young had been in the middle of another incredible season with averages of 26.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 10.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.6% from the field and 37.1% from the three-point range in 51 games.

The Hawks are the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 36-43 record in 79 games.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games but are also in the middle of a three-game losing streak.

Following Wednesday's showdown with the Hornets, the Hawks will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.

Mar 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks off the court after a / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Hornets, they are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 19-60 record in 79 games.

They have gone 2-8 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak.