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Trae Young returns to Atlanta for first visit since trade
Summary
Trae Young visited Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the Washington Wizards and did not play while recovering from a sprained right knee and a quadriceps contusion.
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Trae Young returned to Atlanta on Tuesday for the first time since he was traded to the Washington Wizards in early January. He did not play in the Hawks' game as he is recovering from a sprained right knee and a quadriceps contusion. After eight years using the Hawks' home locker room, he noted it felt odd to be in the visiting locker room. Young said he is following a medical plan and left decisions about playing to the doctors.
Key details:
- Young visited Atlanta for the first time since being traded to Washington.
- He did not play while recovering from a sprained right knee and a quadriceps contusion.
- The point guard has not played in nearly two months.
- The Hawks traded Young in early January for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
- Young said he is following doctors' guidance and did not commit to returning this season.
Summary:
Young's visit marked a return to the city where he spent eight seasons as the Hawks' leading player while he focuses on medical recovery. The Wizards have not rushed his return as he rehabs. Undetermined at this time.
