Trae Young injury update: to return before Play-In / News - Basketnews.com

Trae Young has been cleared to resume contact and practice.

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After more than a month on the sidelines, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has received the green light to return to full-contact practice, the team announced.

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The All-Star underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his finger on February 27, sidelining him since February 23 when he sustained the injury during a matchup against the Toronto Raptors.

In the 51 games he played this season prior to his injury, Young averaged 26.4 points and 10.8 assists per game.

According to Marc Stein, Young has expressed his desire to make a comeback before the regular season concludes. The Hawks are gearing up to face off against the Chicago Bulls in a 9 vs. 10 Play-In Tournament game next week.

Since Young's absence at the end of February, the Hawks have gone 11-10 during that stretch.

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