NBA Rumors: Insider Explores Real Reason Behind Hawks' Silence on Trae Young Extension

Hawks Reportedly Evaluating Trae Young–Jalen Johnson Duo For Team’s Long-Term Plans

The Hawks want to see how their revamped roster fits together before committing long-term money to their franchise centerpiece.

NBA Rumors: Insider explores real reason behind Hawks' silence on Trae Young extension

Trae Young has been one of the more interesting names to follow in the current offseason.

Report: Hawks are eager to see Trae Young alongside Jalen Johnson

Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young is eligible to sign a long-term contract extension with Atlanta this summer, but with the start of training camp only weeks away, the two sides have yet to come to terms on a deal. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Hawks are eager to see Young alongside forward Jalen Johnson before they make a decision on the team’s future. Johnson didn’t suit up in even half of Atlanta’s 82 games in the 2024-25 campaig…

Hawks Assess Key Player Partnerships Before Crucial Season Ahead

The Atlanta Hawks are under pressure this season to determine the future of key players like Trae Young and Jalen Johnson. After recent acquisitions like Kristaps Porzingis, the Hawks are eager to assess Young's fit with Johnson before deciding on contract extensions. This season is pivotal for Young and Johnson, especially with Johnson's previous season being hindered by injury. The Hawks are surrounding Young with robust talent, but if the tea…

Hawks Eyeing 2 Key Players' Fit Before Making Big Decisions

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   Could this be the season when the Atlanta Hawks finally show all that they are capable of? The team has been making some big plays this summer, acquiring talent like Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and more. But they haven’t moved forward with a contract extension for Trae Young, and now we know why. According to Marc Stein, per Legion Hoops, the Hawks are “eager” to “see a bigger sample size …

Stein's Latest: Monk, Hawks, Niang, Carlisle

Although the Kings have explored multiple trade scenarios involving guard Malik Monk this offseason, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) that Sacramento isn’t actively engaged in any discussions about a Monk deal for the time being. That doesn’t necessarily mean that Monk is a lock to be a King for the entire 2025/26 season – or even by opening night – but he has made a positive impression in Sacramento beyond his on…