The Atlanta Hawks will face a slightly better-standing Detroit Pistons for the next matchup. As excitement mounts, fans are curious about Hawks star Trae Young’s availability for the game. Atlanta will be looking to bounce back from their eight consecutive defeats in a row.
However, Trae Young is listed as probable for the Hawks’ critical matchup against the Pistons tonight. Young has been dealing with right Achilles tendinitis, and his final availability will depend on his health. However, the Hawks will still be without several key players, including Bogdan Bogdanovic and Clint Capela, who are both confirmed to be out due to injury. Additionally, Jalen Johnson, Kobe Bufkin, and Cody Zeller will not be making an appearance.
An @emoryhealthcare injury update for tomorrow’s game at Detroit:
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 2, 2025
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 (torn labrum, left shoulder): Out… pic.twitter.com/eI1iI5Zj96
This makes Young’s presence even more crucial, as he can take on a more significant role to help lead the squad against a Pistons team that has already bested Atlanta twice this season. As the Hawks prepare to face Detroit, all eyes will be on Young and his performance after he is not 100%. If he can play effectively, it might spark a turnaround for Atlanta.
The Hawks are coming off a disastrous loss against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Despite Young’s 34-point run, he couldn’t save the team from tasting defeat as their humiliating performance continued.
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Trae Young Takes Shot At Mavericks For Luka Doncic Trade
Despite the Hawks’ lackluster performance, Young seized the opportunity to throw shade at the Dallas Mavericks. Following their shocking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, he took an indirect jab.
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Young took to Twitter shortly after the announcement and posted a cryptic message accompanied by a chess piece emoji. However, it came from his long-standing rivalry with the Mavericks, who traded him to Atlanta in 2018 for Doncic.
♟️!!
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) February 2, 2025
The timing of Young’s tweet couldn’t have been more fitting. The Mavericks shocked everyone by offloading their superstar. Interestingly, they had only recently competed in the NBA Finals and expected Doncic to be their franchise cornerstone for the next decade.
As the trade fallout continues, there’s no doubt that Young will have his eyes set on the Mavericks when the Hawks visit Dallas on April 2. He’s faced the Mavericks 12 times since entering the league, holding a 5-7 record but boasting impressive averages of 20.8 points and 10.5 assists per game against them.
