Trae Young barely had time to find his movement before everything stopped. In just seven minutes of action, the Hawks’ All-Star guard had 6 points and a look of frustration that said it all. On an inbounds play, teammate Mouhamed Gueye accidentally fell into Young’s right leg, and the sight made Atlanta fans hold their breath. The team quickly ruled him out with a sprained right knee.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Young will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of the injury. The timing couldn’t be worse as the Hawks are just starting to find their offensive groove, and Young, averaging 20.8 points and 9.5 assists per game, has been crucial for them. What happens next, though? Well, come back here to find out!

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