Thaddeus Young hyperextended his left knee during Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN reports.

Young hyperextended his left knee during Wednesday's game against the Hornets and will not return, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Young departed in the third quarter after scoring 11 points (5-12 FG) to go with four rebounds and an assist in 23 minutes. The Nets have not offered anything in the way of a recovery timeline, but an update is expected Thursday.