Trae Young ’s future with the Atlanta Hawks continues to stir speculation as the All-Star guard remains unsigned. Despite another standout season, the Hawks did not commit to Young long-term, and the move raises questions about whether the franchise is ready to move on.
At 26, Young is eligible for a four-year, $229 million extension , but there is no deal yet. He will earn $45.9 million next season and holds a $48.9 million player option for 2026-27. He led the NBA in assists last season with an average of 11.6 assists per game, along with 24.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 76 games. But unfortunately, Atlanta missed the playoffs for the second straight year.
According to BovadaOfficial, the Orlando Magic emerged as the betting favourite to land Young in a blockbuster tra