Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is nearing a return from his knee injury after being upgraded to questionable to play Thursday against the Hornets in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Young was a full participant in practice Wednesday. It was his second practice after he scrimmaged with the Skyhawks, Atlanta's G League affiliate, on Tuesday.
Young has been out since he suffered a right MCL sprain during a win against the Nets in Brooklyn on Oct. 29.
The reigning NBA assists champion, Young has missed 22 straight games. He is averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists.