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Short Version:

Hawks to Face Thunder Without Trae Young

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks will be without All-Star guard Trae Young for Monday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Young is sidelined with a right quad contusion. The Hawks are already dealing with a short-handed roster, and now will need other players step up. In related news, the Thunder will be without Kristaps Porzingis.

Longer Version:

Injuries Plague Hawks as They Prepare for Thunder Matchup; Young Ruled Out

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks face the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight already short on depth, and now without All-Star guard Trae Young. Young was officially ruled out with a right quad contusion.

The Thunder will be without Kristaps Porzingis due to illness.

With Young sidelined, opportunities will arise for other Hawks players. Guard Trent Forrest is likely to get a chance in the rotation. Furthermore, the Hawks recently signed two-way player Keaton Wallace, who could see increased playing time. Malik Ellison and Chris Silva have been recalled from the G League, offering Coach Quin Snyder needed depth.

Look for Jalen Johnson to start at forward and for Mouhamed Gueye to be in the lineup.

Silva, a 6’11” center drafted by the Raptors in 2023, has played limited minutes in the NBA, averaging 1.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in 13 games. He averaged 7.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in 2022-23.

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