The Hawks and Wizards have held recent trade discussions centered on guards Trae Young and CJ McCollum, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein notes that Washington has been actively exploring deals involving McCollum, while Atlanta previously expressed interest in the veteran guard dating back to February 2022.
The Atlanta Hawks were in Toronto on Monday evening to face the Raptors. It has been a rough time for the Hawks whenever they’ve come in contact with the Raptors this season, and it continued on Saturday when they took their third loss of the season with them.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks seems to be reaching an end. On Monday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Hawks and Young’s agents are “working with the franchise on a trade” involving the four-time All-Star.
NBA insider Shams Charania just dropped a bomb on Monday night, reporting that Trae Young and his representatives are working with the Atlanta Hawks to facilitate a trade.
The Atlanta Hawks appear to be ready to get rid of All-Star guard Trae Young. His destination, and their trade return, might not be what anyone expected.
The idea of the Wizards inserting themselves into the Trae Young conversation is no longer just background noise. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Washington has “legitimate” interest in Young, with any potential framework likely centered on CJ McCollum and his expiring contract.
The Dallas Mavericks' season hasn't gone as planned. Injuries and a slow start to the campaign have derailed Jason Kidd's team, and they're firmly expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. It sounds as though they have one particular asset on their mind.
The Atlanta Hawks sit 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-20 record. They weathered the storm, and even thrived, without Trae Young, going 14-9 without their All-Star point guard.
The Atlanta Hawks have spent years searching for a true identity on both ends of the floor. They have tried different lineups and shuffled the rotation.
The visiting Atlanta Hawks have a chance to break the Toronto Raptors' hold on them, and perhaps get even, starting Saturday night with the opener of a two-game set.
Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double Friday night for the visiting Atlanta Hawks, who withstood a late rally by the New York Knicks to earn a 111-99 win.
The Atlanta Hawks were able to break their seven-game losing streak before the new year, and they had some reinforcements to help. After missing the past ten games as the Hawks shut him down, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the floor and gave the team a major boost on both sides of the ball.