Trae Young, Scottie Barnes named as injury replacements for NBA All-Star Game

Atlanta Hawks v Toronto Raptors TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 31: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks stands on the court alongside Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during a break in their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 31, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images (Cole Burston/Getty Images)

By Jason Owens, Yahoo Sports

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has named Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes as injury replacements for the All-Star Game.

They will replace Joel Embiid and Julius Randle, who will be sidelined for the game with injuries.