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Trae Young Frustrated as Hawks Stall on $229M Extension

Under new GM Onsi Saleh, the Hawks have yet to open formal contract talks despite major roster upgrades this offseason

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`Jan 18, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Young is eligible for a four-year, $229 million extension but has not received a formal offer as his current rookie-scale deal enters its final guaranteed season.
  • The All-Star guard signaled his displeasure in a public social-media post urging Micah Parsons to “get what you deserve,” reflecting his disappointment over the Hawks’ inaction.
  • Atlanta replaced Landry Fields with Onsi Saleh in April and this summer added Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard to bolster its lineup around Young.
  • Despite producing 24.2 points and a career-high 11.6 assists per game in 2024–25, Young saw Atlanta exit in the play-in tournament for a second straight year.
  • With no extension talks underway, Young’s long-term future in Atlanta remains uncertain as the 2025–26 season approaches.