The Atlanta Hawks were expected to be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference heading into the 2025-26 season. But just like any other team that needs to integrate a few new parts, the Hawks needed time to jell. Alas, time is not a luxury for this Hawks team. They recently lost Trae Young to a knee injury that would keep him out for a minimum of four weeks, and that sprained MCL is not something Atlanta would want to rush him back from.

But with Young's absence, the Hawks have not been able to get into any sort of groove. They fell to 4-5 on the season after losing for the second time this campaign to the Toronto Raptors, as they could not get anything going on the offensive end during their Friday night NBA Cup contest.

With Young out, the Hawks needed the likes of Jalen Joh

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