Trae Young: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Hawks linked to Kings trade in ‘intriguing’ scenario

The Atlanta Hawks have been staying afloat without Trae Young in the lineup so far this year, currently sitting at 14-11 on the season, with Young having been sidelined since the second week of the season with an MCL sprain.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 10

Atlanta Hawks Tumble Multiple Spots In Latest Power Rankings With Biggest Weakness Being Highlighted

The Atlanta Hawks have played one of the most challenging schedules in the NBA from a logistical standpoint. They have played 15 road games compared to just 10 home games and had two back-to-backs this week, both with travel.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 9

Five Biggest Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks First 25 Games

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / December 9

Detroit Pistons upcoming opponents will be a better test

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NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 9

NBA Rumors: Pacers, Hawks, Trae Young, Nets, Cam Thomas, Warriors

Indiana is active in the trade market and looking for a long-term answer at center, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Pacers have been rotating Isaiah Jackson, Jay Huff and Tony Bradley in the middle since Myles Turner left in free agency, but the front office has been surveying the league for a more permanent solution.

Trae Young News / SportsTalkATL / December 9

Report: Hawks’ Trae Young 'optimistic' about returning this month

Along with reporting that the Atlanta Hawks have interest in trading for ten-time All-Star Anthony Davis, Shams Charania also notes that star point guard Trae Young , who has missed the last month with a knee injury, is optimistic about returning in December.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 7

Atlanta Hawks Get A Much Needed Break at Just The Right Time

The Atlanta Hawks have played one of the most challenging schedules in the NBA from a logistical standpoint. They have played 15 road games compared to just 10 home games and had two back-to-back's this week, both with travel.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fadeaway World / December 6

Are The Atlanta Hawks Actually Better Without Trae Young?

The Atlanta Hawks opened the season 2-3 with Trae Young in the lineup, and then lost him to a right MCL sprain on October 29 against the Brooklyn Nets.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 5

What is Trae Young’s trade value?

The Atlanta Hawks made their stance on Trae Young pretty clear this offseason when they chose not to sign him to the contract extension he was seeking.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3

NBA execs down on Trae Young, LaMelo Ball and Ja Morant as trade season nears

Rival teams are preparing for the possibility that Trae Young, Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball might all be gettable ahead of February’s trade deadline. That’s the read from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks, who spoke with scouts and executives across the league.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

How Pelicans could help Hawks make a Trae Young trade easier to swallow

The Atlanta Hawks have had a relatively strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 13-9 despite the prolonged injury absence of star point guard Trae Young.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / December 3

Hawks Plans for Replacing Trae Young Emerge Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Proposal

The Atlanta Hawks’ picture at point guard has drawn fresh attention after ESPN reporters Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks outlined how the franchise has evaluated Trae Young’s future and plans to deal with — or without — it.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Trae Young, Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball absolutely destroyed by NBA insiders amid trade buzz

One of the emerging storylines around the NBA so far this year is the trade rumors surrounding several key players in the league, including Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / December 3

Charting the early season Atlanta Hawks (part 1)

It’s been an enthralling start to the season for the Atlanta Hawks (13-9), who have had to re-engineer their style of play on both ends of the floor after

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 2

Should the Atlanta Hawks reconsider their starting lineup when fully healthy?

When Trae Young went down early in the season, it was an all-too-familiar feeling for Atlanta Hawks fans. Injuries have plagued this team for years, and whenever Young has missed time in the past, the product on the floor became almost unwatchable.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / November 30

The Atlanta Hawks do not need to rush Trae Young back from injury, latest announcement shows it

At the end of October, the Atlanta Hawks were dealt a significant blow when Trae Young sustained a knee injury. Despite the injury, the Hawks have done well without him, mainly due to Jalen Johnson’s ascent to stardom, so they are not rushing him back.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / November 29

Hawks PG Trae Young (knee) to be re-evaluated in two weeks

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is progressing from his right knee injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team said Saturday. Young sprained the MCL in the knee during a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct.

Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / November 29

Hawks provide injury update on Trae Young amid recent success

Young injured his knee in a collision with teammate Mouhamed Gueye in the first quarter of an Oct. 29 game at Brooklyn.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / November 28

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Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / November 14

Hawks continue to thrive without Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks made moves this summer to surround Young with more players who can defend and make threes. It turns out they don't need Young for the formula to work.

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