Earlier this month, the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a huge 117-116 win over the Celtics in Boston.

The main reason the win was so shocking was that the Hawks were playing without All-Star point guard Trae Young.

However, the Hawks have now been fined $100,000 for their decision to suspend Young.

About NBA Communications: “The NBA announced today that the Atlanta Hawks have been fined $100,000 for violating the league’s player participation policy because Trae Young missed the team’s Emirates NBA Cup game on November 12 against the Boston Celtics missed at TD Garden.”

The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/Bu0A3GwFSG

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 26, 2024

Young is averaging 21.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 11.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 38.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in 17 games .

Via Shams Charania of ESPN: “NBA says its investigation – including review by an independent doctor – found that the Hawks excluded Young from a game in which he could have played.”

The NBA says its investigation – including review by an independent doctor – found that the Hawks excluded Young from a game in which he could have played. https://t.co/FkNHggXagp

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 26, 2024

The Hawks have had a slow start to the 2024-25 NBA season.

With a record of 7-11 in 18 games, they are the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Hawks are currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak.

The Hawks will play their next game two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wednesday’s showdown will take place in Ohio, while the teams will face off in Atlanta on Friday.

Young was the fifth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Oklahoma.

The three-time All-Star is in his seventh season (all with the Hawks).