Shams Charania broke the news that the Hawks, Trae Young, and his representatives are actively working together to find a trade that makes sense. It doesn’t guarantee a deal will come to fruition prior to next month’s trade deadline, but there are several potential suitors monitoring the situation.
The Hawks and Trae Young are talking trade, but nothing appears close to the finish line. While the Wizards have emerged as a perceived frontrunner, there is no imminent deal between Washington and Atlanta, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
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.
Few players in the NBA have had a glow-up this season quite like Hawks forward Jalen Johnson. The fifth-year player has raised his scoring average from 18.9 points per game last year to 23.7 this year, while also shooting career-high percentages from 3-point range and the free throw line.
The Atlanta Hawks concluded a three-game road-trip with a fourth consecutive loss this season against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena, 118-100.
The Hawks’ star trade stance went from background noise to major storyline today. ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reported that Atlanta’s All-Star point guard Trae Young is “open-minded” to being traded from the Hawks.
The Atlanta Hawks and point guard Trae Young are working to find a trade destination for the four-time All-Star, according to multiple media reports. The
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.
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 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.