Hawks Considered Cutting Ties with Trae Young for $215 Million All-Star Last Summer
Summary
The Atlanta Hawks and their star player, Trae Young, did not agree on a new contract extension, leading to trade discussions. The Sacramento Kings showed interest in trading for Young, but no deal happened. Meanwhile, the Hawks performed well without Young, raising questions about his fit with the team.Key Facts
- The Hawks and Trae Young couldn't agree on a contract extension worth up to $223 million.
- Young has a $49 million option for the 2026-27 season.
- The Sacramento Kings considered trading for Young, but no trade occurred.
- The Kings' current leadership is not interested in trading for Young.
- The Hawks won 10 out of 15 games without Young due to his injury.
- Dyson Daniels replaced Young as the starting point guard for the Hawks.
- Young has been out since October 29 with a sprained knee.
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