The Atlanta Hawks will be without All-Star guard Trae Young for at least a month, the team announced on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Young exited the Hawks' Oct. 29 game in the first quarter with what the team called a "right knee sprain." In their statement released Saturday, the Hawks said that an MRI "confirmed a right knee MCL sprain and no additional structural damage" for Young.

"Young has begun rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks," the Hawks added.

It's a big blow for Atlanta, which had high expectations entering this season. The Hawks are 3-3 and will have to navigate without their point guard's 17.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

Trae Young injury

Young was hurt Wednesday night during the Hawks' game against the Brooklyn Nets. The injury occurred when teammate Mouhamed Gueye inadvertently fell into Young's right leg.

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