Overview
- ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said Atlanta is signaling it wants an exit ramp from Trae Young, with Marc Stein reporting growing league belief the team is more open to a trade than ever.
- An NBA executive told Ryen Russillo that Young wouldn’t help win-now teams given his defense, rebounding and fit concerns, a view suggesting limited demand.
- Chris Haynes’ reporting, cited by Bleacher Report, says the Mavericks would not take Young back in a hypothetical Anthony Davis deal, narrowing potential pathways.
- Young has played only 10 games due to a knee issue, the Hawks are 2-8 with him and 13-11 without him, and he is shooting 30.5% from three this season.
- Atlanta’s planning is tilting toward breakout forward Jalen Johnson, while Bill Simmons speculated Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé could be a rare potential taker.