Trae Young will be out at least four weeks as he's set to undergo surgery on the fifth finger of his left hand. Young has a tear of the radial collateral ligament. Young made the All-Star Game this season and is averaging 26.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 10.8 assists for the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are currently the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of the Brooklyn Nets. … [Read more...] about Trae Young Out At Least Four Weeks With Surgery On Finger
Onyeka Okongwu Out Two More Weeks With Toe Sprain
Onyeka Okongwu will miss at least two more weeks due to a left big toe sprain. Okongwu has missed Atlanta's last two games due to the injury. Prior to the injury, Okongwu was starting in place of Clint Capela, who was dealing with a left adductor strain. Okongwu had started five consecutive games before getting hurt on February 12 against the Chicago Bulls. … [Read more...] about Onyeka Okongwu Out Two More Weeks With Toe Sprain
Spurs, Hawks Discussed Trae Young Deal Before Trade Deadline
The Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs discussed a trade involving Trae Young ahead of last week's trade deadline, according to Howard Beck of The Ringer. Young has been the subject of several trade rumors, with the Lakers also reportedly interested. The Hawks also kept Dejounte Murray past the trade deadline. Beck adds that it is a "near certainty" that the Hawks will trade … [Read more...] about Spurs, Hawks Discussed Trae Young Deal Before Trade Deadline
Onyeka Okongwu Out At Least 7-10 Days With Toe Injury
Onyeka Okongwu left Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls late in the fourth quarter with a left big toe injury. Following an X-ray at State Farm Arena and an MRI on Tuesday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Okongwu has been diagnosed with a left big toe sprain. He will be listed as out for tomorrow's game at Charlotte and will be re-evaluated in seven-to-10 days. … [Read more...] about Onyeka Okongwu Out At Least 7-10 Days With Toe Injury
Raptors Emerge As Possible Landing Spot For D’Angelo Russell
The Toronto Raptors have entered discussions on acquiring D'Angelo Russell at the trade deadline, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Russell has previously been linked with the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets as the Los Angeles Lakers seek a trade for Dejounte Murray. Russell has a $18.7 million player option for the 24-25 season. Russell could have had a no-trade clause … [Read more...] about Raptors Emerge As Possible Landing Spot For D’Angelo Russell