The Atlanta Hawks are at a critical point for the organization and roster.
Noise is swirling around the outside. That can be a sign that the talent is in place and that the results are what needs to come.
Among the loftiest rumors to pop up is that the Hawks are looking to trade Trae Young – the reigning back-to-back total assists leader and the total points leader in 2021-22. Or even that Young could soon force his way out with the Los Angeles Lakers holding internal discussions about trading for Young.
However, that bit of Lakers’ news – courtesy of Jovan Buha of The Athletic (subscription required) on June 16 – also came with an important caveat that the talks appear to be nothing more than a “pipe dream” even within the confines of the Lakers’ organization.