Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks front office denies Trae Young trade rumors

By Sean Keane | Last updated 4/11/23

The Hawks faced the Heat in the play-in Tuesday night. They didn't expect to have to face trade rumors as well.

The Hawks’ front office has the green light from ownership to consider trade opportunities involving Trae Young, per @KevinOConnorNBA pic.twitter.com/ryLoN9Yn8W
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) April 10, 2023

A day after the ever-mysterious NBA "sources" reported that Hawks ownership was putting Trae Young on the block, Atlanta's front office scrambled to reassure their star that the report was inaccurate.

.@JaredSGreenberg reports Hawks’ front office called Trae Young and told him directly:

“There is absolutely no merit to any sort of trade rumors right now.” pic.twitter.com/jzr0xzyIFc
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 11, 2023

Young led the league in total assists this year. He is signed through 2026, with a player option extending to 2027. But with Atlanta bringing in a new coach and a new front office, there's a sense that anyone could be traded.

However, Atlanta says it won't be Young. And Young rewarded their faith in the Hawks' play-in victory, scoring 25 points, dishing seven acrobatic assists and even grabbing eight rebounds.

Esse passe do Trae Young pic.twitter.com/yQBrhQzxVB
— NBA do Povo (@NBAdoPovo) April 12, 2023

Young came through for his team and grabbed the seven seed. Next up is a matchup with the Boston Celtics, and a summer where Young is staying put — for now.

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