3 Bold Trades Involving Trae Young Amid Latest Rumors

Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network

For a long time, conventional wisdom in the NBA said that once you drafted a player in the lottery, they were under team control for seven years.

That’s four years on their rookie contract, and three after an extension. Surely, they wouldn’t request a trade. It simply wasn’t done. Until it was.

Donovan Mitchell seemingly forced his way out of Utah this summer. The player empowerment movement may result in a situation where players are willing to demand trades no matter what stage of their career they happen to be in. 

According to the rumor mill, Trae Young may be the next player to leave the team that drafted him.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Trae Young & Atlanta Hawks Updates

The Atlanta Hawks have underperformed this season, and they’re lacking the assets to make dramatic improvements. 

If Young does ask out, here are three deals that the Hawks would have to consider. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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