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Trae Young Injury Update: January 25 vs. the Raptors

Trae Young Injury Update: January 25 vs. the Raptors

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By: Stan Son

Trae Young ($9,600) has been dealing with right Achilles tendonitis but has only missed one game since the start of the new year—the January 15th game against the Chicago Bulls. Over the last two games, Young played 40 and 39 minutes in a back-to-back situation.

He is now questionable for Saturday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors. The Hawks play next on Monday and Tuesday in another back-to-back scenario.

If Young is unable to play, then Keaton Wallace ($4,300) would likely get the start. The last time Young was out, Wallace played 38 minutes and contributed 53 FPTS.

Jalen Johnson ($8,600) exited Thursday’s game after 11 minutes due to a shoulder injury. Johnson had recently missed five games due to another shoulder injury, but that was to his right shoulder while Thursday’s injury was to his left.

Johnson is also questionable for Saturday and if he’s unable to go, then Larry Nance Jr. ($3,000) would likely get some playing time. However, he’s returning from a 12-game absence, so David Roddy ($3,000) could see elevated minutes.

Clint Capela ($4,600) missed Thursday’s game due to right knee soreness, but he’s probable. Capela has relinquished the starting center role and received 21 and 20 minutes in the prior two contests.

Stan Son
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