Young has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Celtics due to an illness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Young wasn’t listed on the initial injury report but won’t play Friday due to an illness. The veteran’s next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus Detroit. Young has mostly played in garbage time this season, so his absence shouldn’t impact Toronto’s rotation.
Young (illness) won’t play in Sunday’s game versus the Pistons.
Young will miss his second straight game Saturday due to a non-COVID illness. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday’s matchup with Orlando
Young accounted for two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes of Sunday’s 112-99 preseason win over the Kings.
Precious Achiuwa (groin) sat this one out, while Chris Boucher and Jalen McDaniels each had decent roles off the bench behind Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl. Young still has plenty left in the tank, but he’s not guaranteed a rotation spot to begin the 2023-24 campaign
