Is Trae Young playing tonight against Miami Heat? Latest injury update on Hawks superstar (Dec. 28)

Trae Young is questionable for the game against the Miami Heat on Saturday. The Atlanta Hawks star has been on the injury list for three weeks, so his appearance on the report isn’t surprising. He's dealing with a right heel contusion, making his availability iffy.

Young has been on the injury report for the heel bruise since Dec. 19. However, the All-Star guard hasn't missed a game yet for that. He sat out one game last month because of an Achilles issue, though.

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What happened to Trae Young?

Trae Young suffered the heel bruise in the Atlanta Hawks’ 110-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup semifinals on Dec. 14.

The Hawks promptly put him on the injury report heading into their game against the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 19. He has had a questionable tag in the last four games played because of that issue.

The three-time All-Star has not been slowed down by the injury. Since the heel contusion, he has averaged 28.5 points, 11. 5 assists and 1. 3 steals per game. Young is shooting 48.5%, including 48.3% from deep during that stretch.

Young is expected to play on Saturday despite the questionable tag.

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Trae Young's career stats against the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat is a familiar opponent for Young. He has averaged 22.2 PPG, 8.7 APG and 1.4 SPG against them in 19 games and a 40.4% clip, including 34.7% from behind the arc.

The last time Young played against the Heat, he recorded 30 points, 13 assists and two steals on Dec. 22. Despite his impressive output, Miami won 122-113.

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Where to watch the Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks game on Saturday?

The State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, will host the Heat-Hawks game on Saturday. The NBA League Pass also allows NBA fans to stream the showdown between the two teams.