The Atlanta Hawks will be without their franchise star, Trae Young , for their NBA Cup opener against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, after the four-time All-Star suffered a right knee sprain in Wednesday’s 117–112 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

The injury occurred in the first quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye accidentally fell backward into Young’s leg. The 27-year-old guard immediately grabbed his knee and exited after playing just seven minutes. Young was due to have an MRI on Thursday , and although no update has been provided, Atlanta decided to hold him out on Friday for precautionary reasons.

Young has been the Hawks' offensive catalyst this season, averaging 17.8 points, 7.8 assists, and 2.0 rebounds across 27.8 minutes per game, while shooting 37.1% from the field and 8

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