The Atlanta Hawks made major roster moves this offseason. They added Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard while getting Jalen Johnson back healthy. With rising talent like Zaccharie Risacher in the mix, the Hawks look ready to compete for a top-four seed in the East. However, the key issue of Young’s contract remains unresolved.

Despite his status as the face of the franchise, the Hawks have no plans to negotiate an extension with Young this summer. Both sides remain set to let the season play out before revising their future in the following offseason. Young’s current contract runs through 2026, though he can opt out a year earlier.

According to ESPN’s Jake Fischer, Trae Young and his camp are open to playing out the year and revoking their options. That co

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