After lacking the final 22 video games with an MCL sprain, Trae Younger will make his return in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night time, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.
Younger final performed within the group’s 117-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 29. The Hawks went 13-9 in Younger’s absence.
The star guard left the sport in opposition to Brooklyn halfway by means of the opening quarter after Mouhamed Gueye fell into the aspect of Younger’s leg on an inbounds play. The Hawks’ level guard grimaced and clutched his knee earlier than leaving the ground. He didn’t return and was later recognized with the knee sprain.
The 27-year-old led the NBA in assists final season, averaging 11.6 per recreation. Younger was producing effectively under his previous numbers within the first 5 video games of 2025-26, averaging 27.8 minutes, 17.8 factors and seven.8 assists
Younger was upgraded to possible after being a full participant within the Hawks follow on Wednesday. The day prior, he scrimmaged with the School Park Skyhawks, Atlanta’s G League affiliate.
