Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are closer to a trade than ever.
For the last few weeks, rumors have suggested that the Hawks could begin negotating with teams on a potential deal for the All-Star guard.
On Monday, the trade saga reached new heights.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the two parties are working on a split.
More Trae Young Rumors: Trae Young's trade saga gets key update before Hawks-Raptors
via @ShamsCharania: 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, sources tell ESPN. Young's reps and the Hawks have started collaborative talks over the last week on finding a resolution.
NBA Fans React to Trae Young’s Latest Plans
@RBPhillyTake: Trade season is among us
@R1a9y9j2: Rockets
@VongolaSylo: i honestly can't think of a team he'd fit on
@oldnbatweetz: They tryna make it sound mutual
@sleeperknicks: Roll that dice pal
Several teams have been linked to Young recently.
Some of the more common links are the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat. On Monday, NBA Insider Marc Stein threw the Washington Wizards in the mix.
The rebuilding franchise reportedly has interest in the veteran star.
@SleeperWizards: YER A WIZARD, TRAE
@NationMFFL: Anthony Davis, you are an Atlanta Hawk!
@HeatCulture13: UH OHHHH
Young has been in the NBA since 2018. He was a fifth-overall pick out of Oklahoma.
The Hawks made Young an immediate starter as a rookie. He averaged 19.1 points and 8.1 assists in 81 games.
Throughout his career, Young had 483 games under his belt leading up to the 2025-2026 NBA season. He has posted averages of 25.3 points and 9.8 assists, while shooting 35 percent from deep.
This season, Young has struggled with injuries. In just 10 games, he has averaged 19.3 points and 8.9 assists. The Wizards are just 2-8 in games he’s played.
A trade out of Atlanta isn’t guaranteed, but Young and his reps seem more open to it than ever.