In a stunning move, the Atlanta Hawks have reportedly agreed to trade star point guard Trae Young, with the Miami Heat emerging as a top contender to acquire him. The Hawks’ earlier trade of Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans hinted at a rebuild, and now Young’s departure seems likely.
Sources confirm that the Hawks are open to trading Young, and the Heat are actively pursuing him. According to Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz, the Heat lack a glaring positional weakness but could still upgrade alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Young’s All-Star talent would thrive in Miami, making him an ideal target.
The Hawks’ acquisition of the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Zaccharie Risacher, may have contributed to their willingness to trade Young. With Risacher on board, the Hawks may be looking to build around the young talent, making Young expendable.
As trade negotiations unfold, the Heatare poised to make a strong push for thetalented point guard. The question on every fan’s mind is: Will the Hawks ultimately agree to trade Trae Young? The answer will become clear in the coming week.
