Overview
- ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports the Hawks are seeking an “exit ramp” on Trae Young after making no extension attempt on his five-year, $215.2 million deal.
- An NBA executive told Ryen Russillo that Young is a difficult fit for winning teams due to defense, rebounding and locker‑room perception, contributing to a minimal market.
- Multiple reporters say Dallas would not take Young back in a potential Anthony Davis trade, even as Atlanta is viewed as the most determined suitor for Davis.
- League chatter indicates Atlanta could offer Zaccharie Risacher plus expiring deals such as Kristaps Porziņģis and Luke Kennard, with questions about how much draft capital the Hawks can add.
- Young has played 10 games with career‑low efficiency this season (19.3 points on 41.5/30.5/86.3 splits) and a –8.7 on/off; reports note Atlanta is 2–8 with him and has fared better without him, while his $49 million 2026–27 option and Davis’ salary and injury/extension factors complicate trade math.