Atlanta Hawks star Trae Younger was a powerful candidate to be moved this offseason, however after the franchise parted methods with Dejounte Murray in a commerce with the New Orleans Pelicans final month, Younger’s market has died down, in accordance with a report from ESPN’s Zach Lowe.
After choosing Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 decide within the draft and buying and selling Murray, the Hawks seem poised to construct round a younger core. Younger is just 25 and may very well be part of the group’s future as initially deliberate. Add in the truth that the San Antonio Spurs have management of Atlanta’s first-round picks by means of 2027 and it does not make a lot sense for the Hawks to tank. The Hawks might achieve again management of future draft capital in a commerce with the Spurs, however Lowe notes that the Spurs have not proven latest curiosity in buying Younger.
Moreover, the Lakers, who have been rumored to be a candidate to commerce for Younger, have not been prepared to satisfy Atlanta’s steep asking worth for the three-time All-Star. This has led to Younger’s market being “as chilly because it’s ever been,” per Lowe.
Younger’s offense is potent sufficient to maintain the Hawks aggressive for a playoff spot within the East, and would elevate any rival roster that he might doubtlessly be part of down the road.
In 54 video games final 12 months, Younger averaged 25.7 factors and 10.8 assists on 43.0% taking pictures from the ground and 37.3% taking pictures from three en route to creating his third All-Star group in six seasons.