According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks have traded Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets. The former 15th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft’s time in Atlanta comes to an end after two seasons.

Bufkin only appeared in 27 games out of a possible 164 games. Brooklyn only had to give up cash considerations to acquire the 21-year-old, as Atlanta created a new roster spot. The Nets also reached the minimum salary floor while maintaining $11.6 million in cap space.

During Bufkin’s rookie season, fans saw him absolutely dominate the G League. He averaged 23.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists in 32.0 minutes in 14 games of action.

According to multiple reports, the Atlanta Hawks are making it one of their top priorities to bring Caris LeVert back on a multi-year extension.

LeVert has publicly stated he would love to re-sign with the franchise, going to the lengths of saying he loves “this situation that I’m in right now.”

He is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer’s offseason. However, for Atlanta, they would love to keep him after the incredible job he did after he was acquired through the De’Andre Hunter trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

With LeVert’s ability to be able to play either guard or wing, plus be able to play-make with Trae Young off the court, he has found a legit role within the Hawks’ organization.

The Hawks have his full Bird rights, which means Atlanta can re-sign him to whatever contract is deemed fair. They have $39 million to use before hitting the Luxury Tax; an incredible benefit to have as that’s before having to re-sign and extend players.

This will allow them enough money to get a deal done with the 30-year-old. A quick side-note, the highest LeVert has ever earned per season was $17.5 million. This was during his three-year, $52.2 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets during 2020-22.

His last contract he has completed was a two-year, $32 million deal. It’s not certain what the exact numbers will look like, but it’s estimated to be in that $30-$50 million range over two-to-three years.

According to Chris Haynes, who made an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, has confirmed to the public that Trae Young has no intentions of leaving the Atlanta Hawks in the offseason.

In fact, with him having two years left on his contract, Young plans on finishing out his contract. Signing an extension was not talked about, but there’s no desire of him wanting to leave.

“(Young) said he’s in a good spot,” Haynes said. “He said he knew there was going to be speculation once the Hawks went to a younger core. Had the number one pick, he knew there was going to be speculation about his future. He said he bought in, he took the number one pick. Brought him to his hometown in Oklahoma to show him around and spend some time with him right after he was drafted to get him engaged. So, he’s somebody who, again, just told me a week, a week-and-a-half ago, that he’s down with the process. He wants to see this Atlanta Hawks squad turn the corner and he wants to be a pivotal part in that.”

This summer, Young does have an extension waiting for him. If he signs the either four or five year contract extension, it would put him in supermax money range.

The 26-year-old has wrapped up his seventh season with Atlanta. His career averages have been beyond solid, with 25.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and 1.0 steals. Since 2022-23, he has been averaging a double-double.

Since his second season in the league, Young has been averaging more than nine assists a game. To say he is a prime-time playmaker is an understatement. He has also been averaging more than 24 points a game since his second season.

Atlanta was eliminated from playoff contention after their 123-114 overtime loss to the Miami Heat. The Hawks ended as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.