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Hawks Forego Summer Talks on Trae Young Extension

Atlanta’s decision to delay talks leaves Young to play out his final guaranteed season with a looming $49 million option.

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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 insiders report that no contract extension talks are scheduled between Trae Young and the Hawks this offseason.
  • Young faces a $49 million player option for the 2026–27 season when his current deal ends.
  • NBA bird rights allow Atlanta to delay extension negotiations until the start of the regular season to preserve cap flexibility.
  • The recent three-year, $165 million extension for Luka Dončić and four-year, $229 million deal for De’Aaron Fox have raised expectations for Young’s next contract.
  • Young’s strong relationship with coach Quin Snyder and recent roster upgrades have kept him engaged with Atlanta despite stalled extension talks.