"Following the blockbuster trade for the Atlanta Hawks star, Young has yet to suit up while rehabbing several injuries, including an MCL injury that has forced him to miss majority of the season. Originally, many expected Washington to sideline the star guard for the rest of the regular season, as they continue to keep pace with the other tanking teams across the league in the sweepstakes for the No. 1 overall pick."
"The team hasn't officially announced the starters for Thursday's game, but with how shorthanded they've been over their recent stretch it would be hard to envision them not starting their new cornerstone. Allowing Young to have a standing ovation during the first time he checks in off the bench would be special, but not over the ovation he'll receive when he's introduced in the starting lineup for the first time."
"According to head coach Brian Keefe, Young will in fact be on a minutes restriction when he hits the floor Thursday. Keefe announced that the guard will play between 17 to 20 minutes, which likely won't be nearly enough time for a fanbase who's waited months to see their new star hit the floor."
Trae Young, acquired by the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade from the Atlanta Hawks, is set to make his debut Thursday night against the Utah Jazz. Young has been sidelined while rehabilitating multiple injuries, including an MCL injury that caused him to miss most of the season. Initially, expectations suggested Washington would keep Young out for the remainder of the regular season as the team pursued lottery positioning. However, those plans have changed with Young cleared to play. Head coach Brian Keefe announced Young will be on a minutes restriction, playing between 17-20 minutes. Young is expected to start in the lineup, providing fans their first opportunity to see the former fifth overall pick in a Wizards uniform.
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