Overview

• Young posted an almost 12-minute video addressing Beverley directly, disputing claims about his leadership and highlighting that both have one conference finals appearance.
• Beverley criticized Young’s résumé on his podcast, citing nine playoff trips to Young’s three and referencing unnamed former Hawks who allegedly questioned Young’s leadership.
• In a newer salvo, Beverley doubled down by alleging turnover around Young in Atlanta and questioning the star’s offsite workouts, offering no corroborating evidence.
• Kevin Durant publicly defended Young, calling Beverley “delusional” in a post on X, while the Hawks’ official account shared a montage of Young scoring on Beverley.
• Coverage notes Young’s disappointment over not receiving a summer extension, with reporting indicating he could reach free agency in 2026, adding real-world stakes to the public back-and-forth.