Four possible trade destinations for Hawks guard Trae Young  

Once the face of the Atlanta Hawks, guard Trae Young appears to be headed for a new team.

Recent reports suggest Atlanta is increasingly open to trading Young, and head coach Quin Snyder’s inconsistent usage of the four-time All-Star has only fueled that belief. At 27, Young suddenly looks less like a franchise cornerstone and more like a potential trade chip. 

Still, questions remain about his market value. His scoring is down this season (19.3 PPG compared to a 25.2 career average), the Hawks (17-21) have underwhelmed and Young’s defensive limitations often make him a liability late in games.

So what kind of market really exists for him? 

Here are four possible trade destinations for Young: 

Minnesota Timberwolves  

If there's a team willing to take a risk on a superstar point guard with fading value, it could be Minnesota, which is 24-13 and sixth in the Western Conference. 

However, that's far from good enough for a team in "win-now" mode and looking to get over the hump after back-to-back appearances in the conference finals. 

Point guard is a clear weakness, and finding a skilled facilitator like Young (8.9 APG) who can also serve as a scoring threat could help to unlock another level for Anthony Edwards. A normally solid defensive team led by four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, Minnesota could also withstand Young's lack of ability on defense. 

Milwaukee Bucks 

While the future of the Bucks (16–20) could hinge on whether Giannis Antetokounmpo is traded, Milwaukee could view Young as a viable option regardless. 

If Antetokounmpo stays, Young would provide a younger piece who fills a key position in a wide-open Eastern Conference. If he’s moved, Young could become a new star to build around, helping the Bucks tread water while keeping fans engaged.

Houston Rockets 

The win-now Rockets (22-11) added Kevin Durant to go for a title, but despite holding firm at fifth in the West, they have a clear weakness at point guard with Fred VanVleet out with a torn ACL. 

And Houston's point guard void has caused issues that have forced Durant to set up others as well as score himself. Adding Young would allow everyone to fall back into their normal roles. 

Washington Wizards

When it comes to the Wizards, trading for Young would be a rare sign of effort for a franchise mired in mediocrity for years. 

Washington would be the easiest team for Atlanta to work with. They have the salary-cap space, draft capital and no current player would be untouchable. 

Obviously, the Wizards (10-25) may be the least desirable destination for Young, but he may not have much say in a deal. 

Honorable mention possibilities: Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers.