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Trae Young Gives Honest Response About Future With Hawks

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Malik Brown | Last updated Mar 29, 2025 2:54 PM ET

The Atlanta Hawks are fighting within the NBA Play-In Tournament race as the regular season is coming down the stretch. With the Hawks currently the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, Atlanta has the advantage over the teams below them in the standings for the play-in race.

After making significant moves at the NBA trade deadline and battling injuries, the Hawks have finally started to find a groove. Making the playoffs is a real possibility for the group.

During the most recent NBA offseason, Trae Young let it be known that he wants to win. Rumors have swirled about potential Young trades, sparking a complicated debate on the star's trade value among other franchises.

With Young eligible to sign a max contract at the end of the season, many are wondering if the guard will agree to an extension now, or wait until he is a free agent at the end of next season to make decision on his future.

In an interview with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on Friday, Young was asked what the guard sees for the future of this team and where he thinks it could go.

"It’s hard to determine the future," Young explained. "I’m so stuck in the moment right now and focusing on what they wanted me to do this year by trying to build these young guys and give them confidence.

"I’m focused on that and not focusing on the end result. At the end of the day, focus on getting better every day and letting the results come as they go."

Young signed his rookie scale contract in 2022 which was for five years, $215 million. The star has one more year on the deal before he has a player option for the 2026-27 NBA season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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