In a surprising turn of events, the Atlanta Hawks’ rumored departure of Trae Young seems to be on hold as the latest reports indicate little interest in the star guard. With the recent trade of Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans, it appears that Young may not be on the move after all. ESPN’s Zach Lowe even went as far as to say that Young’s trade market is “as chilly as it’s ever been,” with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs backing off from pursuing the 25-year-old.
The San Antonio Spurs, once thought to be a potential landing spot for Young, have now shifted their focus elsewhere. While the idea of pairing Young with Victor Wembanyama seemed appealing, recent reports suggest that the Spurs do not see Young as a good fit next to the young star. NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin even reported that San Antonio does not view Young as a viable option moving forward.
Similarly, the Los Angeles Lakers were once rumored to be interested in acquiring Young as a third star to join forces with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, those rumors have since fizzled out, with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst stating that he does not expect the Lakers to make any major moves this offseason. It seems like Young may have to wait another year before potentially being on the move.
As the offseason progresses, anything can happen in the world of basketball. But for now, it looks like Trae Young will remain a Hawk for the foreseeable future. The drama surrounding his potential departure has added an intriguing storyline to the NBA offseason, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as they wait to see where the star guard will end up.
