What Happened to Trae Young? All About Achilles Tendinitis as Hawks Star Misses NBA Cup Clash vs Celtics
Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young is out indefinitely after suffering a right Achilles tendon injury.
The injury occurred during the Hawks' 113-100 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night. Young left the game in the third quarter after feeling pain in his Achilles.
An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the injury, and the Hawks announced that Young will be out indefinitely.
Achilles tendinitis is a common injury among athletes, especially those who play basketball.
It is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which is the thick band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
Achilles tendinitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including overuse, improper footwear, and poor training techniques.
Symptoms of Achilles tendinitis include pain, swelling, and stiffness in the Achilles tendon.
The pain is often worse when walking or running, and it may also be worse in the morning or after a period of rest.
Other symptoms of Achilles tendinitis may include:
- Tenderness to the touch
- Warmth or redness in the area
- Difficulty walking or running
- Pain that worsens with activity
- Pain that improves with rest
Treatment for Achilles tendinitis typically involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).
Other treatment options may include:
- Physical therapy
- Corticosteroid injections
- Surgery
The recovery time for Achilles tendinitis varies depending on the severity of the injury.
Most people recover within a few weeks, but some cases may take months or even years to heal.
Young's injury is a major blow to the Hawks, who are trying to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1961.
The Hawks are currently down 3-1 to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and they will need to win Game 5 on Wednesday night to stay alive in the series.
If Young is unable to play in Game 5, the Hawks will be without their leading scorer and assist man.
The Celtics will be favored to win Game 5 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, but the Hawks will be hoping that Young can return for Game 6 on Friday night.
