Rival executives who have spoken to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype believe that Hawks guard Trae Young may end up having to exercise his $49MM player option for the 2026/27 season. Young has the ability to reach unrestricted free agency by declining that option next summer. He could also sign an extension with the Hawks at any time that eliminates the option and replaces it with a … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Young, Porzingis, Draft, Jones
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Trae Young Upgraded To Questionable Versus Hornets
Trae Young is close to returning from a knee injury and has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Young has been out since suffering an MCL sprain on October 29. Young, who has missed 22 straight games, fully participated in practice on Wednesday. The Hawks are 13-9 without Young on the year. "For me since Day 1, I've always felt I was … [Read more...] about Trae Young Upgraded To Questionable Versus Hornets
Trae Young finally has his chance to prove his worth to the Hawks and league
Trae Young is back after 22 missed games to a right knee sprain. Now, Young must prove himself. … [Read more...] about Trae Young finally has his chance to prove his worth to the Hawks and league
Ranking The Best Fit For AJ Dybantsa Among Bottom 5 Teams
There is much excitement surrounding the 2026 NBA Draft as the class is filled with talent from top to bottom. Teams will be able to find productive role players and potential stars in this draft, but the top three prospects can be franchise-changing. The first and second of the top three are Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. The third to round out that group is BYU forward … [Read more...] about Ranking The Best Fit For AJ Dybantsa Among Bottom 5 Teams
Hawks Target Sharpshooting Nets Forward: Is The Trade Worth It?
Every trade window forces front offices to ask the same question. Where can we add the most impact without giving up too much of the future? For the Hawks, that answer often points toward the wing. That is why the Hawks targeting Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. in a trade has quietly entered the conversation whenever people discuss realistic ways to raise Atlanta’s … [Read more...] about Hawks Target Sharpshooting Nets Forward: Is The Trade Worth It?