Trae Young Upgraded to Questionable for Thursday, Nearing Return from MCL Sprain

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, signaling his imminent return from a right MCL sprain suffered on October 29. This marks his first 'questionable' designation since his absence, which has spanned 22 games, with the Hawks going 13-9 without him. Young was a full participant in Wednesday's practice after scrimmaging with the G League affiliate. If he plays, he's expected to face minutes restrictions and likely sit out Friday's back-to-back game. He expressed feeling good, noting conditioning will improve with play. Last season, Young averaged 24.2 points and a league-leading 11.6 assists.