The NBA offseason is almost upon us. While the NBA Finals will commence this week between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, there are a ton of storylines in the NBA.
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This NBA offseason could be one of the biggest to date, with numerous moves on the horizon for many teams looking to make significant changes. With parity now in the fold within the league, many teams feel that they are just a move or two away from competing for a title.
There are a handful of teams that believe they can do so next season, but one of those teams likely not in the mix is the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have a multitude of ways they could go this summer, and one of those moves could be centering their superstar guard Trae Young in a potential trade.
Young has been in the trading block for some time now, and this summer could be the one in which he finds himself with a new team. The rumors of where he could land will be swirling, but in the meantime, Young seems to have other things on his mind.
The 26-year-old posted a cryptic video on X, hinting at something that could potentially happen.
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The Hawks find themselves in a fascinating, albeit complicated, position. While much of the spotlight will naturally fall on Young, Atlanta has several key decisions looming that extend well beyond their star guard. With their offseason direction still uncertain, any major move they make could reshape the franchise's short-term outlook and long-term path.
Beyond Young, players like Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson, and Onyeka Okongwu are all likely to factor into the front office's plans this summer.
Given the structure of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the financial constraints introduced by the apron rules, the league could see an uptick in multi-team deals — a trend that plays right into Atlanta's potential to get creative this summer.
Armed with some financial flexibility and a roster in need of fine-tuning, the Hawks are positioned to be active players in the trade market.
Whether it's shoring up their interior defense, adding depth up front, improving their shooting, or finding a reliable secondary ball-handler, Atlanta has the tools to explore a range of possibilities.
The potential loss of Young will send the team in a clear direction, and after seven seasons in Atlanta, that move is highly likely for both sides.