Is it shocking that Trae Young continues to be involved in trade rumors?
The former lottery pick is a tremendous young talent who is a nightmare to defend in isolation situations thanks to the gravity he generates.
That said, aside from an unexpected Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2021, the Atlanta Hawks haven't achieved much postseason success with Young as their leader/starting point guard.
On Monday, the Hawks reportedly made their final decision on whether or not to trade their 27-year-old star.
“Just in: Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young and his agents, Aaron Mintz, Drew Morrison, and Austin Brown, are working with the franchise on a trade,” ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on X/Twitter. “Young's reps and the Hawks have started collaborative talks over the last week on finding a resolution.”
Based on Charania’s report, it seems like a foregone conclusion that Atlanta is content with building around Jalen Johnson and allowing Young to get a fresh start elsewhere.
Young, who’s been in and out of the Hawks’ lineup this season due to injuries, hasn’t impacted winning this year. Atlanta boasts a putrid 3-10 record this season with the Oklahoma product on the hardwood, signaling that a change is necessary sooner than later.
Young, averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists per game on unimpressive shooting splits, should expect to continue his career with a different organization.
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