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Trae Young Avoids Surgery for Quad and Back Injuries
Trae Young of the Washington Wizards will not require surgery for his quadriceps and back injuries. The team announced that Young's injuries will be treated conservatively.
The Washington Wizards are relieved after losing Trae Young during Monday's game versus the Golden State Warriors. Young, who the Wizards acquired in February, sustained the injuries when he collided with Will Richard. Young left the game with 21 points, two rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in just over 21 minutes. The four-time all-star immediately began limping after the collision and went to the locker room. Young's 21 points surpassed his previous high of 17 points with the Wizards. He has missed two games since the injury.
Key Facts
- Trae Young plays point guard for the Washington Wizards.
- Young injured his quadriceps and experienced back pain during Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors.
- The Wizards acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks in February.
- Young collided with Will Richard during Monday's game.
- Young's injuries will be treated conservatively.
- Young will not require surgery.
- Young scored 21 points before exiting Monday's game.