Hawks lose Trae Young to ankle injury

The struggle became real, on Tuesday night when the Hawks loss Trae Young early in the second to an ankle injury at American Airlines Arena, resulting in a 112-97 loss to the Heat.

Trae Young had to be helped off the court after injuring his ankle in the second quarter. pic.twitter.com/bj26dFKwCh

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 30, 2019

Young leaped into the air, landed, and bumped the foot of Miami’s point guard Justice Winslow awkwardly rolling his ankle. Shortly after Young was helped to his feet, and escorted to the locker room for further medical evaluation.

Prayers up to Trae Young who went down with an apparent ankle injury. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/6BLEFO2v0u

— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) October 30, 2019

ESPN League source Adrian Wojnarowski, tweeted on Twitter, “X-Rays were negative on Atlanta guard Trae Young’s right ankle, and there’s optimism that this isn’t a serious injury.”

X-Rays were negative on Atlanta guard Trae Young’s right ankle, and there’s optimism that this isn’t a serious injury, league sources tell ESPN. Young will undergo an MRI soon.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 30, 2019

After the game Young spoke about his injury.

Trae Young talked after the game about his ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/guqQIMOhH1

— Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally) October 30, 2019

Young was very optimistic when he posted on Instagram on Wednesday, “Praise the man above thru the good & the bad.” #BeBackSoon

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Oh1yyJZ-Q/?igshid=1fncfmadv6mw6

According to the Hawks website Trae Young received treatment at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex and was ruled OUT for tomorrow night’s game versus the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena. Young will be re-evaluated on Monday and his status will be updated as appropriate.

Details: https://t.co/aZX4PN1Ukx

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 30, 2019

We all wish “Ice Trae” Young a speedy recovery and hope he returns to the court soon.

Stay tune for further updates!

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