Trae Young

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, who is averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists but has been out with a right knee MCL sprain since suffering the injury against the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 29, is expected to return to practice next week, the team announced.

The Hawks announced Saturday that Young (knee) is expected to return to practice next week.

ESPN's NBA insiders suggested several mock trades on Thursday, which included the Warriors landing Anthony Davis and the Kings getting Trae Young.

Young (knee) will not play Friday against the Pistons.

Shams notes that, "Hawks star Trae Young, who sustained a sprained MCL on Oct. 29, is optimistic about returning to action this month. The Hawks have gone 12-8 without Young in the lineup, and they believe his fit with a rising core in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher and Onyeka Okongwu will elevate the team." It's an encouraging update, but there is still no clear timeline for Young's return. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status.