Trae Young will be out at least four weeks as he’s set to undergo surgery on the fifth finger of his left hand.
Young has a tear of the radial collateral ligament.
Young made the All-Star Game this season and is averaging 26.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 10.8 assists for the Atlanta Hawks.
The Hawks are currently the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of the Brooklyn Nets.
The Memphis Grizzlies signing Jordan Goodwin to a two-way contract. To make room for Goodwin, the Grizzlies are going to waive Jacob Gilyard from his two-way deal.
The Grizzlies are continuing to shuffle spots at the end of their injury-ravaged roster.
Gilyard has played well for Memphis, but he’s maximized his allowable games on his two-way deal. Two-way players are only allowed to be active for up to 50 NBA games per season. Gilyard averaged 4.7 points and 3.5 assists, while shooting 42.5% on three-pointers in 37 games for the Grizzlies this season.
Goodwin just completed a 10-day deal with the Grizzlies. Goodwin should have 15 available NBA games on a prorated NBA deal.
Onyeka Okongwu will miss at least two more weeks due to a left big toe sprain. Okongwu has missed Atlanta’s last two games due to the injury.
Prior to the injury, Okongwu was starting in place of Clint Capela, who was dealing with a left adductor strain. Okongwu had started five consecutive games before getting hurt on February 12 against the Chicago Bulls.
