Marc Stein<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cJake recently wrote at length about Trae Young\u2019s future with the Hawks and how the parties appear poised to play out the season ahead before Young either decides to become a free next summer or the sides choose down the road to engage on contract extension talks that were tabled this summer,\u201d Stein explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cAddendum from me: I\u2019m told that the Hawks are eager to see more of Young alongside versatile swingman Jalen Johnson \u2014 who was limited to 36 games last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury \u2014 as they make determinations about their big-picture future. Atlanta will have both Johnson and Porzi\u0146\u0123is flanking Young next season and expect further development from the promising duo of Most Improved Player award winner Dyson Daniels and 2024\u2019s No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher.\u201d<\/p>\n
Atlanta has also surrounded Young with intriguing talent, including Most Improved Player Dyson Daniels and 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. Kristaps Porzingis will join Johnson to anchor the frontcourt.<\/p>\n
The question now is whether there\u2019s added pressure on Young heading into the season. If he leads Atlanta to a deep playoff run, it will be difficult for the Hawks not to hand him the max. But in today\u2019s NBA financial landscape, franchises can\u2019t afford to lock up a player at that price unless they\u2019re certain he\u2019s championship-caliber.<\/p>\n
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