The Atlanta Hawks ' early-season struggles took a worrying turn when Trae Young left Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets with a right knee sprain. The injury occurred late in the first quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his planted right leg during an inbounds play, forcing Young to the locker room.

Head coach Quin Snyder offered some relief after the game, confirming it wasn't an ACL injury and that Young would undergo an MRI for proper evaluation. The Hawks managed to hold on for a 117-112 win, but the real test begins now as they navigate life without their offensive engine.

Following the victory, Hawks beat writer Brad Rowland broke down the harsh reality on social media, sharing offensive rating data from the past five seasons when Young sat and former team

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