Trae out at least 4 weeks with MCL sprain
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is out at least four weeks after sustaining a sprained MCL in his right knee, the team announced Saturday.
Young underwent an MRI on Friday that revealed the injury.
The All-Star guard suffered the ailment during Wednesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets when he collided with teammate Mouhamed Gueye.
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Young would miss a minimum of 14 games under the timeline provided by the club.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker started in Young's place during Friday's victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Young was off to a slow start in his eighth season with the Hawks, averaging a career-low 17.8 points on 37.1% shooting - including a 19.2% clip from deep - across five appearances.
Atlanta sits seventh in the East with a 3-3 record heading into Saturday's slate of games.