By JAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 18:29 EST, 5 January 2026 | Updated: 18:34 EST, 5 January 2026
The Atlanta Hawks and four-time All-Star Trae Young are officially working to find a trade destination for the 27-year-old, according to reports.
The bombshell development comes after months of speculation surrounding the franchise’s star player and his future with the team.
According to ESPN, Young's representatives, led by Aaron Mintz of CAA, have entered 'positive and collaborative' talks with Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh.
The decision to move on follows a fractured summer where the Hawks front office reportedly elected not to offer Young a lucrative contract extension.
The point guard currently has two seasons remaining on his deal, worth approximately $95 million, including a player option for the 2026-27 season.
However, the Hawks appear ready to usher in a new era centered around rising star Jalen Johnson and recent acquisition Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Trae Young and his agents are working with the Atlanta Hawks to find a potential trade
It would mark the end of his seven-and-a-half year tenure with the Hawks if he leaves
Since being drafted by the Hawks back in 2018, Young has been the face of the franchise and has since been named an NBA All-Star on four separate occasions.
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