Trae Young Discusses Potential Return Date From Injury On Latest Podcast Episode

Mar 21, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young looks on against the Phoenix
Mar 21, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young looks on against the Phoenix / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Hawks star point guard Trae Young has not played a game since February and there have not been many updates on his status or when he could be nearing a return. 

On the latest episode of his podcast "From the Point" (partnered with Bleacher Report), Young talked about his injury and gave a little glimpse at when he could be returning and it might not be long before that happens: 

"It's getting better, I am getting close to making a fist again, then I can get on the court and do some ball-handling stuff. If I wasn't a point guard that needed both of my hands to dribble my hands, then I probably would have been able to come back maybe this week."

Young was then asked when he might be back on the court:

"I got another with the doctor next Monday. Hopefully, at that point with my rehab, I've been doing rehab every Monday with Mo and making sure my hand is right even faster. Hopefully next week I can make a fist and I can get out of this cast and then I can play. Hopefully next week."

The episode was released on Friday and Young sounded optimistic about possibly coming back. The Hawks have their final two home games this week vs the Heat and the Hornets. Atlanta is currently behind the Chicago Bulls for the No. 9 spot in the Eastern Conference by 1.5 games. 

Atlanta has been treading water since Young went down with his injury. They are 12-10 and have some impressive wins, but inconsistent performance. Atlanta won two games vs the Celtics at home, but they looked like they had really missed Young in losses to the Mavericks and the Nuggets. While Dejounte Murray has been really good, Atlanta misses Young's playmaking ability. It would be huge if he could come back in time for the play-in tournament and help the Hawks make a run to the playoffs. 

Stay tuned this week for a potential update on Young. 


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