Overview
- ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported Atlanta is seeking an exit ramp on Young after declining to pursue an extension, with the guard holding a 2026-27 player option.
- An NBA executive told Ryen Russillo that Young offers little to winning teams due to defense and on‑court style, reinforcing reports of minimal interest.
- Dallas is viewed as unlikely to take Young back in any Anthony Davis swap, per Chris Haynes and additional ClutchPoints reporting.
- Young has played 10 games with Atlanta going 2-8 in those contests, while Jalen Johnson’s rise and stronger team results without Young have sharpened Atlanta’s pivot.
- Marc Stein and Sam Amick report the Hawks are serious suitors for Davis and could consider pieces like Zaccharie Risacher plus matching salaries, though Jalen Johnson and a 2026 first are seen as off-limits and a summer resolution remains possible if no bidder emerges before Feb. 5.