The Atlanta Hawks’ point guard Trae Young is likely to get traded to the San Antonio Spurs in the coming days. The league is getting more competitive with each passing season. This season, even the teams that used to content are losing a significant amount of games. Look at the Golden State Warriors; they have been contending for so long now. But this season, they are in the middle of the table. This might be a good opportunity for a team like the Hawks to rebuild. Can they start the process by trading off the 25-year-old guard?
The Spurs were in the same position as the Hawks a few years back, so they started tanking. It worked for them and they landed Victor Wembanyama via the lottery system. They were expected to do great this season, but they are ranked 15th in the Western Conference. Should the Spurs acquire a quality player to assist their recent signing? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Atlanta Hawks and the San Antonio Spurs involving Trae Young.
What would the Spurs offer for Trae Young?
The Spurs are expected to offer Jeremy Sochan and Tre Jones one first-round pick each from the years 2025 and 2027, along with a second-round pick each from the years 2025 and 2026 in exchange for the Hawks’ #11. The Spurs are also linked with Zach LaVine, and it would be interesting to see who they finally add to their squad.
Trae Young in overtime:
14 points
4/7 from the field
5/6 from the free throw lineMost points scored in OT this season. pic.twitter.com/MpAzDoGXiI
— #InSnyderWeTrust (@dlee4three) November 23, 2023
Why would the Spurs like to sign Trae Young?
The Spurs have a 3-14 record this season, and if they want to make it to the playoffs, they need to do something miraculous. Acquiring a floor general might help them go through to the next round. Trae is a brilliant passer and volume scorer who will improve their squad for sure.
Trae Young’s last 5 games:
28.8 points
11.4 assists
2.0 steals
4 threes a game
on 47.3/47.6/88.4.That’s a TS% of 65.5. #WeBack pic.twitter.com/L20PNuzvFy
— #InSnyderWeTrust (@dlee4three) November 26, 2023
Why would the Hawks trade-off Trae Young?
A rebuilding team likes to collect as many assets as they can since it enables them to land a star player in the future. The Hawks are getting two each of players, first-round picks and second-round picks here. No other team might offer them the same.
Will the Spurs bounce back? How will the Hawks line up? We’ll keep you updated.
