Hawks' Trae Young Ruled Out for Game Against Magic

Trae Young has been ruled out for the Atlanta Hawks' regular-season finale against the Orlando Magic due to a right Achilles issue, although he is expected to return for the Play-In Tournament game against the Magic on Tuesday. This season, Young has had a standout performance, averaging 25.9 points and 12.0 assists over the last month, and he recently contributed 36 points and 11 assists in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, helping the Hawks secure a spot in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. The Hawks clinched the eighth seed with their recent win, which also highlighted strong performances from teammates Caris LeVert and Mouhamed Gueye. Despite Young's absence, the Hawks are looking to maintain momentum as they head into the playoffs. The team has experienced ups and downs, with a record of 7-8 in the last 15 games leading up to the postseason. Young's absence opens the door for Terance Mann and Keaton Wallace to gain more playing time as the Hawks prepare for their upcoming game.