Overview

• Trae Young is eligible for a four-year, $222 million extension but no formal negotiations have begun.
• The Hawks have upgraded around Young by adding Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard this offseason.
• NBA insider Bobby Marks cautioned against handing Young a max contract before assessing the new supporting cast’s performance.
• Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears report that Young is locked in on Atlanta’s revamped roster but extension talks remain dormant.
• Young underscored his commitment to the team by skipping Jordan Brand’s anniversary event to support the Hawks’ Summer League squad.