Overview

• Young became eligible on July 6 for a four-year, $229 million extension that the Hawks have still not presented.
• He signaled his impatience on social media with an hourglass emoji and tweets urging early negotiations.
• Atlanta has overhauled its roster this offseason—acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard—to support its star guard.
• With one guaranteed season remaining and a 2026-27 player option, Young could reach unrestricted free agency or be traded if talks remain stalled.
• Under NBA rules the Hawks retain bird rights and can defer extension negotiations until the season opener, giving them leverage.