Trae Young’s Extension Standoff Intensifies With Hawks’ Silence

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.

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