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ATLANTA (AP) — The surroundings were a little strange for Trae Young, who spent the last eight years hanging out in the more spacious home locker room at State Farm Arena.
“I’ve only been in the visiting locker room for concerts and stuff,” Young said with a chuckle. “It is weird. It’s something I’ll have to get used to coming back here.”
Young returned to Atlanta on Tuesday night, his first appearance in his longtime home since he was dealt to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade last month.
He didn’t get a chance to go against his former Hawks teammates on the court as he continues his arduous recovery from a sprained right knee and quadriceps contusion. The point guard hasn’t played in nearly two months, and the Wizards seem in no rush to get him back in uniform when the main objective would appear to be landing a high draft pick for next season.
While Young seemed optimistic that he’s nearing full health, he also dodged the question when asked bluntly if he expected to play again this season.
“I’m leaving it up to the doctors,” Young said. “Just following the plan. The plan is going good so far. You never know.”
Young was the face of the franchise in Atlanta, earning four trip to the All-Star Game and leading the Hawks on a memorable run to the Eastern Conference final in 2021.
But the team never approached t...
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