Rumors, and reports, have been circulating about Trae Young and his relationship with the organization. Many of those have been formed around the reports of tensions rising between Nate McMillan and Young, which has been going on for weeks on end.
It is now coming out that rival executives believe Trae Young is done with the Hawks and could be the next star to request a trade. We already have reports of Zach LaVine potentially forcing his way out to go to Los Angeles, now we have Young trying to find a new team. That team is currently unknown as this is speculation.
The 24-year-old is scheduled to become a free agent in the year 2026; he’ll be 28-years-old the time he becomes a free agent.
There has been much debate around Trae Young and the Hawks – and who to put the blame on and vice versa. Atlanta has been very accommodating to Young by getting him help through changing of coaches, getting new players, and running the team through him.
Time will only tell if their relationship is salvageable or if this definitely the end for both sides. CourtSideHeat will continue to report on this as new information surfaces.
According to multiple reports headlined by Marc Stein, the Atlanta Hawks want to trade Clint Capela’s expiring contract by this year’s trade deadline.
For those unaware, the 30-year-old is making $22.4 million this season, with him becoming an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Atlanta is reportedly not interested in re-signing him.
Onyeka Okongwu, when Capela is no longer with the franchise, is expected to handle the starting center position. The Hawks believe the young big man can handle those responsibilities.
Capela is averaging 10.0 points and 9.4 rebounds in 27 games this season.
Hawks Prefer To Trade Trae Young Over Dejounte Murray
According to Marc Stein, the Atlanta Hawks management is more inclined to trade Trae Young than they are Dejounte Murray. Many factors go into Atlanta trading either one of them, but the main one is them being terrible on the court together.
“There is a growing belief in many corners of the league that Atlanta’s preference would actually be shopping Young.”
Murray was tested in the market during this past trade deadline, but general manager Landry Fields did not like any of the offers. Young is believed to have more market value despite not working with Atlanta.
Young is finishing his second year of his $215 million deal. He has three more years on his deal with a $48 million player option.
