Trae Young’s future in Atlanta is up in the air. The star guard has long heard his name in trade conversations, but a recent report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon noted the Hawks are indicating they are looking for an “exit ramp” after seven-plus seasons with Young as the face of the franchise.
Atlanta is in the mix to make the play-in tournament for its fifth season in a row after a strong offseason, adding Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kristaps Porziņģis and Luke Kennard. Coupled with the development of star wing Jalen Johnson and last season’s Most Improved Player Dyson Daniels, the Hawks seemingly hoped to contend in an open Eastern Conference this season.
