The Atlanta Hawks find themselves at a crossroads in their journey to build a championship-caliber team around Trae Young.
While Young’s offensive prowess is undeniable, his defensive limitations have posed challenges for the Hawks’ roster construction. Consequently, Atlanta is reportedly considering the possibility of parting ways with Young after the season.
In a recent interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, Young expressed his desire to achieve the ultimate success with the Hawks by hoisting a championship banner in Atlanta. He emphasized his commitment to the franchise and his ambition to defy the odds and establish a championship culture and dynasty within the organization.
Despite Young’s ability to attract talent to Atlanta, the team’s front office faces the daunting task of revamping the roster to complement his skill set. This entails acquiring defensive-minded wings and bolstering their presence in the frontcourt.
However, after six years of striving to build a contender around Young, the Hawks may find it more pragmatic to explore trading him in the off-season to kick-start a rebuild and replenish their assets.
Should the Hawks opt to retain Young, it could signal the end of Dejounte Murray’s tenure with the team as significant roster changes loom on the horizon.
While Young remains optimistic about Atlanta’s prospects, the reality is that the team may still be a couple of years away from genuine contention, even under the guidance of esteemed coach Quin Snyder.
Given the circumstances, Young may benefit from being traded this summer, offering him the opportunity to explore new avenues for contention while the Hawks navigate their roster transition.
