In a recent development, the Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol, as announced by the team today via Twitter.

The injury occurred during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers when Young was defending against Isaac Okoro's drive to the basket, resulting in an offensive foul. Young took a shot to the head during the play and had to leave the game. Unfortunately, he did not return to the court.

The Hawks organization revealed that Young will have to pass all the checkpoints in the return-to-participation process in order to be cleared to play again. The timeframe for such a recovery can vary from player to player, often leading to multiple games missed.

It's worth noting that Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford recently dealt with a concussion and was sidelined for two games. However, he is no longer listed on the injury report for their upcoming game against the Denver Nuggets, indicating his imminent return, as reported by Josh Robbins of The Athletic on Twitter.

Despite their disappointing 7-34 record at the midpoint of the season, the Wizards are optimistic about certain aspects of their team. According to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post, the team's strong locker room chemistry has been a positive sign. Forward Deni Avdija highlighted the supportiveness and camaraderie among the players, stating, "Even though we're not having a great season [...] everybody's still so supportive and happy, and we're there for each other."

In other news, Orlando Magic rookie guard Jett Howard has remained positive despite limited playing time. As Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel reports, Howard sees his stints in the G League as beneficial for his development. In 12 appearances with the Osceola Magic, Orlando's NBAGL affiliate, Howard has averaged an impressive 22.4 points per game and showcases an efficient shooting of .473/.402/.818.

Additionally, Udonis Haslem, the former player for the Miami Heat, continues to be involved with the team as the Vice President of Player Development. However, he has expressed his desire to become a shareholder in the franchise's ownership group. As detailed by Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel, Haslem has even considered partnering with rapper and record executive Rick Ross, who has strong ties to Miami, to pursue acquiring a stake in the Heat.

The status of Trae Young and his eventual return to the Hawks lineup remains uncertain at this time. Fans will eagerly await updates on his progress through the NBA's concussion protocol and hope for a swift recovery for the talented guard.