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Hawks and Trae Young Stall Extension Negotiations Entering Final Guaranteed Year

Young will chase All-NBA status for supermax eligibility ahead of a $49 million option decision in summer 2026

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Jan 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is guarded by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Dec 26, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Overview

  • League sources say the Hawks and Young will not hold extension talks this offseason, leaving the 26-year-old to play out the final guaranteed year of his contract.
  • Represented by CAA, Young has expressed frustration at the franchise’s silence on a new deal but is committed to remaining in Atlanta for the 2025-26 season.
  • An All-NBA selection this season would unlock Young’s eligibility for a five-year, $350 million supermax extension starting next summer.
  • Atlanta this offseason added Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard to bolster defense and spacing around Young.
  • If no extension materializes, Young will decide between a $49 million player option or entering free agency in 2026 as one of the market’s top available guards.