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Trae Young reportedly set to participate in NBA All-Star Skills Challenge

The Atlanta Hawks may not have an All-Star when the NBA convenes in Charlotte from Feb. 15-17 but all signs point to an active weekend for the franchise. The Rising Stars Challenge will almost certainly include players wearing Hawks gear and whispers indicate that Atlanta might have a participant in the Slam Dunk Contest for good measure.

Now, word has emerged from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that rookie point guard Trae Young will participate in the annual Skills Challenge.

Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Trae Young will participate in the Skills Competition on All-Star Saturday night in Charlotte, league sources tell ESPN.