Atlanta Hawks Expected to Pursue Trae Young Trade – Basketball Insiders

After the Atlanta Hawks received the first overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, many expected them to trade Trae Young this offseason. The team is expected to pursue multiple offers for the All-Star guard. Both Trae Young and Dejounte Murray have been the subject of trade rumors throughout the regular season. Now, many expect that Spurs will score with two out of ten players and close the net for Victor Wembanyama, the star of the best player. Still, the Hawks will carefully evaluate which team can put together the best package for their shooting guards.

The Hawks Are Expected to Entertain Trae Young Gifts

Trae Young's numbers

After looking at Trae Young's numbers, one can see why he would be highly coveted on the trade market. He is a three-time All-Star, a one-time All-NBA Team member, and was on the All-Rookie Team in his first season in the league. Throughout Young's career, he averaged 25.5 points, 9.5 assists, 1.0 steals per game, 35.5 percent three-point shooting, and 43.6 percent field goals.

The six-foot-1 guard also has a career efficiency rating of 21.9 to go along with a true shooting percentage of 58.1 percent. Not to mention Young also has a 5.2 plus/minus offense. Trae Young has done a great job for himself in Atlanta. However, in their current form and with the first pick on the roster, many expect Young to finish Spurs lobbing the electrifying Victor Wembanyama.

San Antonio Is Considered One Of The Potential Destinations For The Star Point Guard

Spurs had a very good second chance to be Young's next destination a few days ago. These mistakes really developed after the NBA Draft Lottery. Remember, the Spurs have two top ten draft picks to entice the Hawks with a potential deal. The Black already looks set to follow the league after winning the Rookie of the Year.

If he goes with the star guard, the Western Conference will be in big trouble. With head coach, Greg Popovich, still in charge, the Spurs may find themselves back at the top of the playoff picture. As for Atlanta, they have a great opportunity to begin the rebuilding phase in a strong way. The Hawks have been among the teams for the past few years. The opportunity to have three picks in the top 10 (if they trade with the Spurs), including the first pick would be a great way to start the rebuilding process.