The Atlanta Hawks are open to dealing Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks appear increasingly willing to trade Trae Young, according to Marc Stein. Sources suggest the franchise’s openness to moving the 27-year-old point guard has never been higher, largely due to his uncertain contract situation. Young is in the fourth year of a $215 million deal with a 2026-27 player option. Since no extension was reached, management faces financial questions, especially concerning potential pursuits of stars like Anthony Davis. Keeping Young makes absorbing another massive salary difficult.

Currently, Young averages 19.3 points and 8.9 assists for the 15-18 Hawks. While key teammates like Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis have performed well, the team sits tenth in the East. Stein notes that Atlanta seems hesitant to commit long-term to Young. Consequently, if he exercises his option without a trade, flexibility vanishes. Therefore, exploring a deal now is attractive, though Atlanta would still demand a substantial return for his playmaking abilities.