Trae Young leaves preseason game with quad contusion
The Atlanta Hawks announced that All-Star guard Trae Young will not return to Monday night's preseason game vs. the Miami Heat due to a right quad contusion. Young suffered the right quad contusion during the second-half of the Hawks preseason opener. The team later confirmed that Young would not return to the game via Twitter:
An @emoryhealthcare injury update:
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 5, 2021
Trae Young (right quad contusion) will not return. pic.twitter.com/PLmxTJFywN
The Hawks may just be exercising extreme caution with their standout point guard, considering this is just preseason, but expect updates on Young's status going forward.