NBA Executives Believe Trae Young Will Ask For A Trade From The Hawks In Near Future

Trae Young could reportedly force his way out of Atlanta before contract expires.

3 Min Read

Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

After a loss in the first round, the Atlanta Hawks are facing countless questions about their roster as they head into 2023 free agency. Strangely, the biggest questions of all revolve around their star point guard Trae Young, who has earned quite a bit of heat for his play this past season. 

As many wonder if Young is a true superstar player, doubts continue to surface that he is fully committed to the Hawks. In fact, according to some league executives, it’s only a matter of time before Trae forces his way out like James Harden and Ben Simmons did.

“The Hawks’ payroll isn’t sustainable based on market and production level,” wrote Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. “Competing executives don’t believe the team will move Trae Young this offseason, though some anticipate the guard may eventually push for a trade.”

Quin Snyder has only been on the job for a couple of months, and one has to think that the Hawks will give him a chance to make things work before trading Trae.

But if the Hawks fail to show meaningful progress next season, it could be the final nail in the coffin for the Trae Young era in the Southeast.


Will Trae Young Be Traded?

Drafted 5th overall in the 2018 draft, Trae was believed to be a star from day one, and he has shown flashes of his potential before. Sadly, it hasn’t come together in a meaningful way for Atlanta, and it could lead to some major changes.

“Me, I’m not worried about that. I’m gonna let my game play,” said the star point guard. “After the season, whatever happens, happens. I mean, I’m focused on the next task at hand. I can’t worry about the outside noise or whatever fake stories come out, or what’s true, whatever.”

After signing a 5 year, $173 million extension in 2021, Trae was entrusted to be the face and leader of the Hawks. So far, he has done very little with that responsibility despite some spectacular moments.

We sincerely appreciate and respect you as a reader of our site. It would help us a lot if you follow us on Google News because of the latest update.

Thanks for following us. We really appreciate your support.

Newsletter

Stay up to date with our newsletter on the latest news, trends, ranking lists, and evergreen articles

Follow on Google News

Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.

Share This Article
Follow:
Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *