The Hawks' plan to solve the 'Trae Young case'

The offseason is proving to be long for many NBA teams. One of them is the Atlanta Hawks, who despite their strong additions (such as Kristaps Porzingis), have been in tough negotiations for weeks with their star, Trae Young, to reach a renewal agreement that is yet to be finalized.

In fact, as reported by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line from NBA Rumors, the extension will not be completed this summer. All indications suggest that the Hawks will allow Trae Young to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026, to then offer him the desired contract.

The Hawks are keen on continuing their partnership with Trae Young, but they first want to see how far the new roster can go in potential playoffs. The signings of Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the transfer market, along with Jalen Johnson's recovery, should position Atlanta as a serious contender, at least to compete for a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Is a Departure Likely?

Admittedly, Atlanta Hawks' plan comes with risks. Trae Young could choose to leave in the 2026 Free Agency to any team interested in acquiring him. However, the Georgia franchise is at ease for a reason.

The relationship between Young and Hawks' head coach, Quin Snyder, is very strong, as mentioned by Jake Fischer. Since Snyder's arrival as the head coach in Atlanta, the two have built an excellent rapport, with Snyder praising the guard's efforts to improve his defense, historically his weakest aspect.

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