<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/hawks-news-trae-young-playing-timberwolves-latest-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Is Hawks’ Trae Young playing vs. Timberwolves? 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Latest injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T09:46:21-08:00">December 23rd, 9:46am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T09:46:21-08:00">December 23rd, 9:46am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Atlanta Hawks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves to start Christmas week, and fans are hoping that Trae Young will be available. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/is-trae-young-playing-vs-grizzlies-latest-injury-update">Young is on the injury report</a> with a <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2024-12-23_11AM.pdf" rel="noopener">right heel contusion</a> that he suffered a few games ago against the San Antonio Spurs. He missed their recent game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Hawks lost 128-112.</p><p>The Timberwolves will be coming into Atlanta looking to get a win after a recent slump, but the Hawks are also looking to get out of a slump of their own. If Young is able to play, he gives the Hawks the best chance to win.</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2>Trae Young’s injury status vs. Timberwolves</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Trae-Young_510de3.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Trae Young is listed as questionable against the Timberwolves, and his status is up in the air. Since Young missed the Hawks’ last game with the same injury, it’s hard to tell if he’s made any progress since then, but they may have just wanted him to rest his heel for a few days. When Young initially suffered the injury, he played through it. Late in the game he reaggravated it and went to the locker room for a few minutes, came back in the game, and played until the end.</p><p>Young is a big part of the Hawks’ offense, and when he’s not on the floor, it’s hard for the team to get easy shots. With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-kobe-bufkin-disappointing-season-ending-shoulder-injury">recent injury to Kobe Bufkin</a>, the Hawks have been trying to find different lineups that can work and get in a groove on offense. Without Young, Jalen Johnson has had to do more on the floor as far as being a playmaker and scorer. Vit Krejci started in place for Young against the Grizzlies and finished with seven points and three assists.</p><p>Dyson Daniels has had to step in and become more of a ball handler with their lack of options at point guard, and he did a solid job in his stint.</p><p>The Hawks are now on a three-game losing streak after finding success the past few weeks, and if Young continues to miss games, it will be hard for them to get out of this current slump. Young’s gravity on the floor is massive even when he’s not scoring, but the Hawks are at their best when he can get a bucket. It’ll be interesting to see what Young’s status will be as he deals with this injury.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Is Hawks’ Trae Young playing vs. Timberwolves? Latest injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/is-trae-young-playing-vs-grizzlies-latest-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Is Trae Young playing vs. Grizzlies? 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Latest injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-21T10:02:55-08:00">December 21st, 10:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-21T10:02:55-08:00">December 21st, 10:02am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Atlanta Hawks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Atlanta Hawks (14-14) are gearing up for a four-game homestand, beginning with a challenging matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies (19-9) on Saturday night. The Hawks could be without their star guard, Trae Young, who is <a href="https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2024-25-season/" rel="noopener">listed</a> as questionable due to a right heel contusion, according to the team’s latest injury report.</p><p>Young’s potential absence comes at a critical time for the Hawks, who are looking to bounce back after consecutive losses. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/what-hawks-nba-cup-run-proves-about-trade-strategy">Atlanta fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup semifinals</a> earlier this week before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-deandre-hunter-savagely-posterizes-victor-wembanyama-to-force-ot">dropping a 133-126 overtime game to the San Antonio Spurs</a> on Thursday. Young delivered an impressive performance in the loss, recording 23 points, 16 assists, and three steals.</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Trae Young’s injury status vs. Grizzlies</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Trae-Young-11-dribbles-against-San-Antonio-Spurs-forward-Jeremy-Sochan-10.jpg"><figcaption>© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>This season, Young has been the engine of the Hawks’ offense, averaging 21.6 points per game while leading the NBA in assists with 12.2 per game. He also contributes 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest. However, his shooting efficiency has been below his usual standards, with career-low marks of 39% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite his early-season struggles, Young has shown signs of improvement in his last five games, averaging 25.2 points, 13.4 assists, and 1.8 steals while shooting 41.5% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.</p><p>The Hawks face a formidable challenge in the Grizzlies, who have been in exceptional form, winning 12 of their last 15 games. Memphis has built its success on a combination of strong defense and efficient scoring, making them one of the league’s top teams this season.</p><p>Atlanta’s ability to compete in this high-stakes matchup could hinge on Young’s availability. With the team looking to climb back above .500, the All-Star guard’s presence on the court would provide a significant boost. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena, and further updates on Young’s status are expected as the team approaches game time.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Is Trae Young playing vs. Grizzlies? Latest injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-2k25-player-ratings-trae-young-brandon-miller-payton-pritchard');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA 2K25 player ratings: Trae Young, Brandon Miller, & Payton Pritchard highlight latest update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-2K25-player-ratings-Trae-Young-Brandon-Miller-Payton-Pritchard-highlight-latest-update.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA 2K25 player ratings: Trae Young, Brandon Miller, &amp; Payton Pritchard highlight latest update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T10:57:53-08:00">December 20th, 10:57am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T10:57:53-08:00">December 20th, 10:57am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>NBA 2K25 has <a href="https://nba.2k.com/2k25/ratings/" rel="noopener">released</a> its mid-December player ratings update, spotlighting the performances of Trae Young, Brandon Miller, and Payton Pritchard. This follows the early December update, which featured players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Ja Morant. The latest changes reflect the evolving landscape of the NBA as the 2024-25 season progresses.</p><h2><b>Trae Young earns a 92 overall player rating in NBA 2K25</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-2K25-player-ratings-Trae-Young-Brandon-Miller-Payton-Pritchard-highlight-latest-update-Card-1.jpg"></figure><p>Trae Young has returned to the 90-overall club in NBA 2K25, receiving a three-point boost to reach a 92 overall player rating. This increase reflects his exceptional playmaking abilities and leadership on the court. Young currently leads the league in assists, averaging a career-high 12.2 per game.</p><p>In addition to his playmaking, Young is contributing 21.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. He recently showcased his all-around game during the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/what-hawks-nba-cup-run-proves-about-trade-strategy">NBA Cup semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks</a>, where he recorded 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds in a narrow loss to the eventual champions.</p><p>Young’s efforts have helped the Atlanta Hawks to a 14-14 start to the season, placing them seventh in the Eastern Conference. His improved rating underscores his impact as one of the league’s premier playmakers.</p><h2><b>Brandon Miller climbs to an 83 overall</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-2K25-player-ratings-Trae-Young-Brandon-Miller-Payton-Pritchard-highlight-latest-update-Card-3.jpg"></figure><p>Brandon Miller’s strong sophomore campaign has earned him a one-point boost, raising his overall rating in NBA 2K25 to 83. The Charlotte Hornets’ forward is averaging 21.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, establishing himself as one of the brightest young talents in the league.</p><p>Despite Miller’s standout performances, the Hornets continue to struggle, currently on a three-game losing streak. Their 7-20 record places them 13th in the Eastern Conference. While the team’s performance has been inconsistent, Miller has been a beacon of hope, demonstrating growth and potential as a key player for the franchise.</p><h2><b>Payton Pritchard rises to an 83 overall</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-2K25-player-ratings-Trae-Young-Brandon-Miller-Payton-Pritchard-highlight-latest-update-Card-2.jpg"></figure><p>Payton Pritchard’s career year has earned him a one-point increase in his NBA 2K25 overall rating, bringing him to an 83. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-payton-pritchard-gets-100-real-about-growing-sixth-man-of-the-year-buzz">Boston Celtics guard has emerged as a potential Sixth Man of the Year candidate</a>, playing a critical role off the bench for the reigning NBA champions.</p><p>This season, Pritchard is averaging 16.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and one steal per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 43.4% from beyond the arc. His recent performances have been even more impressive, with his last 10 games yielding averages of 18.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game on 50.4% shooting from the field and 45.5% from three-point range.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-joe-mazzulla-festive-explanation-outburst-refs-celtics-falls-bulls">Celtics currently hold a 21-6 record</a>, sitting two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers (23-4) for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-refs-postgame-rant-bulls-game">a recent loss to the Chicago Bulls</a>, Pritchard’s contributions remain a vital part of Boston’s success.</p><h2><b>Full list of NBA 2K25’s late-December player ratings update</b></h2><p>NBA 2K25’s late-December update highlights the continued excellence of established stars like Trae Young, whose elite playmaking has solidified his reputation as one of the league’s top point guards. It also captures the rise of young talents like Brandon Miller, who has quickly emerged as a cornerstone for the Charlotte Hornets, showcasing his potential despite the team’s struggles. Additionally, the update recognizes the emergence of impactful role players like Payton Pritchard, whose breakout performances off the bench have made him a crucial contributor to the Boston Celtics’ championship defense.</p><p>As the season progresses, these updates will continue to reflect the dynamic performances shaping the league, ensuring that in-game ratings stay aligned with real-life achievements. With each adjustment, NBA 2K25 provides fans with a closer connection to the evolving narratives and standout moments of the 2024-25 season.</p><h2><b>Atlanta Hawks</b></h2><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA 2K25 player ratings: Trae Young, Brandon Miller, & Payton Pritchard highlight latest update

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He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Atlanta Hawks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Atlanta Hawks star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-trae-young-true-story-dice-celly-vs-knicks">Trae Young caused a bit of a fuss</a> last Wednesday when he rolled some imaginary dice right on the New York Knicks’ center-court logo at Madison Square Garden after sealing a 108-100 win to book their trip to Las Vegas for the semifinals of the NBA Cup. When asked about Young’s celebration, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-jalen-brunson-reacts-trae-young-rolling-dice-logo">Jalen Brunson took the high road</a>, conceding that if the Knicks wanted to prevent the Hawks star from puffing his chest, then they should have won the game.</p><p>But for former Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein, he says that he would have done something to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-isaiah-hartensteins-strong-comments-after-trae-young-rolls-dice-on-new-york-logo">let Young and the Hawks know</a> that they aren’t to be trifled with. Hartenstein said that if he were still with the team, he “wouldn’t have let him roll the dice on midcourt” because he’s “always got love for New York”.</p><p>Nonetheless, Brunson believes that Hartenstein’s <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/14/sports/jalen-brunsons-blunt-response-to-isaiah-hartensteins-knicks-dig/" rel="noopener">comments are moot anyway</a>, as he’s now with the Oklahoma City Thunder — the team that will be facing the Milwaukee Bucks in the final of the NBA Cup.</p><p>“Isaiah isn’t here,” Brunson said, via Zach Braziller of the New York Post. “Do I have an issue with [Young’s celebration]? Yeah, but he won, they won. So why put in false and fake energy to do something like that, when you could’ve done that to try and win the game? That’s just my point of view on it.”</p><h2><b>Trae Young may have won the battle against the Knicks, but the Hawks lost the war</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jalen-Brunson-driving-past-Trae-Young.jpg"><figcaption>© Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The major comfort for the Knicks in the aftermath of Trae Young’s dice-roll celebration is that the Hawks didn’t exactly progress too far following their quarterfinal win in the NBA Cup. Atlanta saw their run in the tournament come to an end at the hands of the Bucks, 110-102, this past Saturday, and it seems as though Young’s roll of the dice at the craps table ended in a loss.</p><p>Nevertheless, Young was well within his rights to celebrate however he pleased; it’s not as if he did something disrespectful to the Knicks logo. He simply rolled some imaginary dice because he was going to Las Vegas, but it did not help matters, of course, that the Hawks star might be the most hated current NBA player due to the way he terrorized New York in the 2021 playoffs.</p><p>And if a team wants someone to not celebrate, they better win, which is a tough but necessary pill for Brunson and the Knicks to swallow.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/knicks-news-isaiah-hartensteins-strong-comments-after-trae-young-rolls-dice-on-new-york-logo');   ga('set', 'title', 'Isaiah Hartenstein’s strong comments after Trae Young rolls dice on Knicks logo');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Isaiah-Hartenstein-Trae-Young-New-York-Knicks-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-Atlanta-Hawks.jpg"></figure><h1>Isaiah Hartenstein’s strong comments after Trae Young rolls dice on Knicks logo</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-14T08:43:34-08:00">December 14th, 8:43am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-14T14:18:01-08:00">December 14th, 2:18pm</time><address><a>Tomer Azarly</a>Tomer Azarly is in his ninth season as the LA Clippers beat writer and NBA reporter for ClutchPoints. From the Lob City era to the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George era, he brings you everything you need to know about the Clippers as well as coast-to-coast coverage of the NBA.In his off time, Tomer likes to play basketball, video games, and draw.You can follow his Twitter for all Clippers content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Atlanta Hawks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>LAS VEGAS, NV — Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for a big semifinal matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Milwaukee Bucks beforehand.</p><p>Despite moving on from the New York Knicks, Hartenstein remains a fan-favorite in New York thanks to his strong play over the last two seasons. He embodies the phrase, “Once a Knick, always a Knick,” and he proved why.</p><h2><b>Isaiah Hartenstein on Trae Young’s dice roll over Knicks logo</b></h2><p>In the Hawks’ win over the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals of NBA Cup play, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-trae-young-trolls-knicks-after-eliminating-them-from-nba-cup">Trae Young celebrated</a> the big win and a trip to Las Vegas by rolling dice at center court on the Knicks logo as the clock winded down to zeroes. Many fans didn’t like the celebration, with some even wondering why no Knicks players did anything.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Trae Young really rolled dice on the Knicks logo man. <a href="https://t.co/NC4QaWZai4">pic.twitter.com/NC4QaWZai4</a></p><p>— Big Knick Energy (@BigKnickEnergy_) <a href="https://twitter.com/BigKnickEnergy_/status/1867037149180362928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Trae Young even took to social media to troll and post photos about his celebration after the fact.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">These photos of Trae Young pretending to play dice on the Knicks logo are COLD 🥶</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheTraeYoung</a>) <a href="https://t.co/WNS8zO8Mmp">https://t.co/WNS8zO8Mmp</a> <a href="https://t.co/yU78bShxE8">pic.twitter.com/yU78bShxE8</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1867055285786890551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>After the game, Knicks star <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1867045968203616321" rel="noopener">Jalen Brunson had a blunt response</a> to why no players stopped Young.</p><p>“We should win the game if we don’t want him to do that,” Brunson said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"We should win the game if we don't want him to do that."</p><p>Jalen Brunson on Trae Young rolling dice on the Knicks logo.</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/sny_knicks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sny_knicks</a>)<a href="https://t.co/V0SuxcZx2M">pic.twitter.com/V0SuxcZx2M</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1867045968203616321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>If the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks win their respective NBA Cup games against the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks, respectively, it would set up a showdown between Trae Young and former New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein.</p><p>Hartenstein, who played two seasons in New York, <a href="https://x.com/Yoav_Modai/status/1867708087290999099" rel="noopener">was asked by New York-based</a> Knicks and NBA reporter Yoav Modai if he would have any extra incentives if that matchup were to come to fruition.</p><p>“Oh yeah,” Hartenstein said. “I mean, I wouldn’t have let him roll the dice on mid-court if I was there. For sure, not. I would’ve done something. But yeah, I always got love for New York. I’m excited to play against any team that we play against.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“I wouldn’t have let him roll the dice on mid-court if I was there. For sure not. I would’ve done something. I’ll always love New York.”</p><p>Isaiah Hartenstein on potentially facing Trae Young after he rolled dice on the Knicks logo 😳</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/Yoav_Modai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Yoav_Modai</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomerAzarly</a>) <a href="https://t.co/qlQNPWcEIL">pic.twitter.com/qlQNPWcEIL</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1867721560532168803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Both sides will need to win their NBA Cup semifinal matchup on Saturday afternoon in order to get a Thunder-Hawks final on Tuesday night.</p><p>Hawks-Bucks will tip off at 4:30PM EST, which will be followed by the Thunder and Rockets at 8:30PM EST.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Isaiah Hartenstein’s strong comments after Trae Young rolls dice on Knicks logo

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