Dec 19, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) goes up against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Trae Young's Injury Status for Spurs vs Hawks

Originally posted on San Antonio Spurs on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Feb 5, 2025 12:05 PM ET

The San Antonio Spurs face off against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in what should be the debut of their new All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox.

The Spurs and Hawks are two teams in similar situations going into Wednesday night. Both teams are hovering around the same record and also hovering around the play-in tournament. With San Antonio's recent trade, their trajectory may change.

The Atlanta Hawks listed Trae Young as probable with right Achilles tendinitis against the San Antonio Spurs.

An @emoryhealthcare injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. San Antonio:

Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis): Probable

Bogdan Bogdanovic (not with team): Out
Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder surgery): Out
Clint Capela (back spasms): Out
Jalen Johnson (left shoulder surgery): Out… pic.twitter.com/a0j1Xp1nSA
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 4, 2025

Despite having Achilles tendinitis, Young has been very available for the Hawks this season. Young has played in 46 of 50 total games for the Hawks this season, averaging 23.0 points, 11.5 assists, and 3.2 rebounds on 40/34/86 shooting from the field.

While Young's scoring may have decreased this season, he's become a much better passer, averaging a career-high in assists. In the last two games, Young has been phenomenal for the Hawks, averaging 34.0 points, 13.0 assists, and 1.5 rebounds.

TRAE YOUNG FOR THE WIN pic.twitter.com/qUAf2L3s0V
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 4, 2025

Even though the Spurs are likely debuting their new All-Star duo, Young's current play is something they can't sleep on. The Hawks have been an offensive machine in their last four games and San Antonio needs to be prepared to either match that level of output or crank up the defensive intensity.

The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks face off at 7:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday.

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