Dec 17, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against the Denver Nuggets in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against the Denver Nuggets in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocol on Sunday, ESPN reported.

The All-Star point guard will miss Sunday night’s game against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.

Young ranks second in the league in scoring with 27.3 points per game, trailing only Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (29.7). Durant also is in the protocol.

Young, 23, also ranks third in the NBA with 9.3 assists per game to go along with 4.0 rebounds.

–Field Level Media

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