Historically, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t found much trouble getting the best players in the NBA. The shiny lights of Hollywood and the team’s history of success has lured superstars like LeBron James to Southern California.



That’s why as crazy as it may sound at first, one can never rule out the Lakers whenever a big-time player from a small-market team enters the trade block or is rumored to be available.



According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, that could be the case with Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, stating that GM Rob Pelinka has had him on his radar for quite a while now.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Keeping Tabs On Trae Young</h2>



“The Lakers have pursued other star guards, including Damian Lillard, Kyle Lowry, and Kyrie Irving,” reported Buha. “Even into this summer, there were some in the organization, including James, who still had an interest in pursuing Irving, though the front office ultimately prioritized continuity.”



“Trae Young has long been on Los Angeles’ radar, depending on how his situation unfolds in Atlanta,” the report continued.



Young has been tangled up in multiple rumors and narratives already, and he’s also represented by Rich Paul and Klutch Sports, just like LeBron, Anthony Davis, Jarred Vanderbilt, and even Cam Reddish.



<h2>How Many Years Does Trae Young Have Left In His Contract?</h2>


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Young is entering the second season of a fully guaranteed, $215,159,700 five-year max contract extension. He has an early termination option for the 2026-27 season worth $48,967,380, or he could become an unrestricted free agent after the 2027-28 season.

NBA Rumors: Lakers could realistically go after Trae Young

NBA Rumors: Lakers could realistically go after Trae Young - Bolavip US

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Clippers </a>have one of the deepest rosters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, at least on paper. But paper doesn’t win championships, and neither does an injured <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard.</a>



With that in mind, they could look to move him or Paul George, as they could both fetch an interesting return, even despite all their concerns about their injuries.



That’s why Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> make a perfect destination for George, and they could look to pair him with Trae Young at some point next season.



<h2>Hawks Could Trade For Paul George</h2>



(Via Bleacher Report)



“Atlanta Hawks receive: Paul George



Los Angeles Clippers receive: De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanović, Kobe Bufkin and 2024 first-round pick (lottery protected, via SAC)



Targeting George makes a ton of sense. They need a lockdown defender on the perimeter, another high-level scoring threat and someone who can thrive both on and off the ball. When healthy, he fits that description about as well as anyone, serving as basically the ideal outcome for what the Hawks hoped they were getting in Hunter, the No. 4 pick in 2019.



Plus, George could realistically become available at some point between now and February—if he isn’t already. 



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As for L.A., if it doesn’t plan on paying George, then this return offers value both today (to help Leonard) and tomorrow (when Leonard is potentially gone).



Hunter is a three-and-D forward who seemingly adds to his offensive arsenal every season. Bogdanović is a slippery scorer with an outside shot and a penchant for passing. Bufkin, this summer’s No. 15 pick, is a combo guard who can pull up, pass and finish at the basket. Throw in a lottery-protected first, and the Clippers are coming away with a good amount of assets.”


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Of course, none of this means it will actually happen, although it obviously makes plenty of sense for everybody involved, assuming George is willing to sign an extension with the Hawks.

NBA Rumors: Hawks could get Paul George in wild trade

NBA Rumors: Hawks could get Paul George in wild trade - Bolavip US

For years, the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Toronto Raptors</a> have been tangled up in countless trade rumors around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. From OG Anunoby to the now-gone Fred VanVleet, the league has kept tabs on their stars for quite a while now.



Perhaps, no player has been involved in more rumors than Pascal Siakam. He’s older than most, and his skill set could be a perfect fit for multiple contenders, so that’s not much of a surprise.



Notably, it seems like the Raptors are finally considering moving on from him. However, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, his reluctance to sign a contract extension could be an issue.



<h2>Pascal Siakam Doesn’t Want To Sign An Extension</h2>



(via The Athletic)



“This will be Siakam’s eighth NBA season, so he can sign for 30 percent of the salary cap either now via extension or next offseason as a free agent with the Raptors or any other franchise. The Raptors are eligible to sign Siakam to a maximum contract extension of four years and at least $192 million. Thus far, there have been no substantive conversations surrounding an extension, league sources involved in the discussions who are not authorized to speak publicly tell The Athletic. And for Siakam’s part, the two-way stalwart has never requested to be traded, those sources added.



Several teams have shown interest in pursuing Siakam via trade over the past three months, but the external market has been tempered a bit due to the fact that it’s been made clear, league sources say, that Siakam would not extend with a team that trades for him. Still, the Atlanta Hawks have been the strongest suitor for Siakam, and talks between them and Toronto were fluid and ongoing as recently as Las Vegas Summer League in July.”


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There’s no denying that the Atlanta Hawks — and several other teams, for what it’s worth — could benefit drastically from trading for him, but it might be a huge risk if he won’t commit for the long run.

The reason why no one wants to trade for Pascal Siakam - Bolavip US

The reason why no one wants to trade for Pascal Siakam

Team USA features nothing but the brightest young players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. However, as good as Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton are, some believe <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trae Young</a> is even better.



Young’s numbers speak for themselves. He’s been one of the best scorers and playmakers in the game since he entered the league. He also fits this team’s current timeline.



Just like Isiah Thomas back in the day, Young met the criteria but wasn’t selected. And according to NBA insiders Tim McMahon and Brian Windhorst, that had to do because of his hesitance to get physical.



<h2>Trae Young Didn’t Make A Good Impression At Former Team USA Camp</h2>



“I heard Trae Young did not make a great case for himself during his previous time in the Team USA program,” McMahon said. “I also heard, at one point, a question was presented to Trae Young, something along the lines of ‘Are you ever going to go over a bleeping screen?’”



“I will tell you that in 2019 before China, Trae was on the Select team,” Windhorst added. “The US needed a point guard and Gregg Popovich promoted Derrick White. That obviously was his point guard at the time, and Trae Young and De’Aaron Fox, both, I believe, I know Trae Young, I feel like Fox, I had to check myself, but I thought Fox looked pretty good in that. We were able to see parts of the practices on the scrimmages.”


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Fit matters, and the team felt like there were certain aspects of Young’s game that didn’t suit their needs at the time. Controversial as it may seem, only time will prove them right or wrong.

The reason why Trae Young didn't make Team USA - Bolavip US

The reason why Trae Young didn't make Team USA

The NBA is a massive success globally thanks to stars such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, Giannis Antetokounmpo, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> or Kevin Durant. That’s why commissioner Adam Silver has always emphasized his desire to keep growing at the international level as billions are watching. 



Mexico is one of the most important markets for the league as that country has received 31 games since 1992. That’s the biggest for any host nation outside the United States and Canada.


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Now, as it’s been a tradition for decades, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> has announced an extraordinary matchup at Mexico City during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/no-lebron-james-kyrie-irving-picks-next-team-and-gets-massive-contract-20230703-BUS-21981.html">2023-2024 season</a>. Read here to find out the teams and the date. 



<h2>NBA Global Games: Which teams will play at Mexico City in 2023?</h2>



The Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic will play a regular-season game at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Thursday, November 9. It will be a tremendous matchup with stars like Trae Young and Paolo Banchero, the 2022-2023 Rookie of the Year.







Trae Young&nbsp;is one of the most talented young players in the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;as the Atlanta Hawks’ leader. After five seasons, even with the pressure of being part of the famous Luka Doncic’s trade to the&nbsp;Dallas Mavericks&nbsp;in 2018, the point guard is now a superstar.


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Last season, the Miami Heat won 111-101 over the San Antonio Spurs at Mexico City. The Hawks have been chosen for their first game in Mexico and the Magic will be there for the fourth time since 2012. They have a 2-1 record.

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NBA announces spectacular matchup at Mexico City for the 2023-2024 season - Bolavip US

NBA announces spectacular matchup at Mexico City for the 2023-2024 season

Trae Young was lethal last season with 73 games started, 10.2 assists per game (career highest), 1.1 steals per game and 26.2 points per game, making him one of the best <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-hawks">Hawks </a>of the season.



However, the Atlanta Hawks were unable to avoid a first round elimination to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> 2-4. Despite the poor results in the postseason they are determined to start the upcoming season as contenders.





The Atlanta Hawks strategy for the upcoming season is similar to that of other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>teams, after the Draft they are looking for extra players in the free agency to adjust the bench and cover other spots.



<h2>Who did Trae Young follow recently on Instagram?</h2>



Multiple sources and social media accounts claim that Trae Young recently followed Pascal Siakam on Instagram, which could suggest that the Hawks are interested in Siakam. After doing a second check on Trae Young’s account (traeyoung) we found out that it is true, he is following Paskal (pskills43).



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Pascal Siakam is an NBA champion. He won a ring playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/topic/toronto-raptors">Toronto Rapto</a>rs in 2019. In 2023, the Raptors did not advance beyond the first round, and Siakam only played in one game.

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NBA Rumors: Trae Young follows potential Atlanta Hawks teammate on Instagram - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Trae Young follows potential Atlanta Hawks teammate on Instagram

The Atlanta Hawks want to start the upcoming 2023-2024 season with the surprise factor on their side and it seems they are taking it seriously with what was a recent $7m contract that was signed by an ex-soccer player who will now play pro ball with the franchise.



It is not the first time that it is known that an NBA player was dedicated to another sport before joining the league, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-dennis-rodman-merciless-words-against-larry-bird-20230628-BUS-19230.html">Larry Bird</a> played football and was offered scholarships, Magic Johnson was a top notch college baseball player, among others.


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But the Hawks don’t want to draw attention to signing an ex-soccer player, they found a player available in the 2023 NBA Draft who was good at playing basketball and that’s what they were really looking for, a new talent to develop.



<h2>Who is the former soccer player that the Atlanta Hawks signed?</h2>



The Hawks selected Mouhamed Gueye as the 39th pick during the 2023 NBA Draft, he started playing basketball just 3.5 years ago and before playing basketball he played soccer since he was a kid. They signed Gueye to a 4-year $7m deal.



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The Hawks’ strategy is clear for the upcoming season, they want to have a strong bench to help Trae Young and the other starters, Quin Snyder wants to reach the postseason with a good list of available players.

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NBA: The Atlanta Hawks sign a former soccer player for $7m - Bolavip US

NBA: The Atlanta Hawks sign a former soccer player for $7m

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> hinted at retiring and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> fans sounded off the alarms. But that’s not happening; he’s just not walking away from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> after being swept.



James has made it loud and clear that he wants to play with Bronny, his older son. He recently committed to USC, and will be eligible to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft.



Notably, James has been keeping tabs on his heir’s draft stock, and he recently teased a move to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks </a>after they were projected to take Bronny next season.



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<h2>Hawks Are Clearing Cap Space</h2>



Notably, and perhaps coincidentally, the Hawks are expected to go through a major roster overhaul soon, as they hinted by dumping John Collins to get rid of his salary:



“The Hawks have many veteran players available in trade discussions. Virtually everybody among their veterans, except for Trae Young, have really been part of {trade talks} for the Hawks,” reported Evan Sidery. 



“Two players who fit this criteria are Clint Capela and De’Andre Hunter. Woj also mentioned yesterday Atlanta wants to work on long-term extensions for Dejounte Murray, Onyeka Okongwu, and Saddiq Bey,” he added.



Of course, a lot of things can happen. Bronny could rise or slip in the Draft, and the Hawks might not even get that pick. But James wants to play with his firstborn, and they could have enough money to make it happen.

LeBron James could leave the Lakers because of Bronny - Bolavip US

LeBron James could leave the Lakers because of Bronny

Since Mat Ishbia took over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a>, the message was clear: they want to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship soon. That’s why they’ve traded for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a>, who is already getting more help for next season.



The Suns have recently pulled off a trade to get Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards, forming an interesting Big Three along with KD and Devin Booker. But the offseason is just getting started.



Phoenix may not be done yet, but in order to continue improving the roster, it would also consider parting with certain players. According to reports, DeAndre Ayton could be on his way out.



<h2>Rumor: Boston, Atlanta set sights on DeAndre Ayton</h2>



Suns insider FLEX From Jersey reports both the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics are interested in Phoenix’s big man, who may leave to make room for other additions:



“The Suns are indeed having conversations with several teams regarding Deandre Ayton! Boston and Atlanta are two teams I’m told to keep an eye on regarding Ayton with the Suns looking to build depth after acquiring Bradley Beal from Washington,” he wrote on Twitter.


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Ayton’s salary takes much of the Suns’ cap space, which is why finding a trade partner would make sense. After all, Phoenix already has the Big 3 it wanted, so now it’s time to look for more depth.

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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant could lose a Suns teammate to the Celtics or Hawks - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant could lose a Suns teammate to the Celtics or Hawks

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> haven’t been at their best lately. They were supposed to be the leading candidate to come out of the east to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals, but they haven’t been able to match the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat’s </a>intensity.



There’s still a slim chance that they can come back from this after securing a win in Game 4. However, no team in NBA playoff history has ever come back from a 0-3 series deficit.



So, considering that this could be the final week of the season for Joe Mazzulla’s team, we’ll address the rumors of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/why-does-jaylen-brown-of-the-boston-celtics-wear-a-mask-20230519-BUS-2371.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaylen Brown</a> looking to leave, and the three likeliest destinations for him.



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Potential Landing Spots For Jaylen Brown</h2>



<h3>3. Houston Rockets</h3>



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The Houston Rockets just hired Ime Udoka, and he was quite close to Brown. They already have a plethora of backcourt players with bright future but none of them is ready to contribute at the same level as Brown.



They’re also reportedly looking to reunite with James Harden, so they might be looking to compete now. The Celtics could recoup some valuable assets with the Rockets’ set of draft picks and youngins.



<h3>2. Atlanta Hawks</h3>



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Jaylen Brown is a Georgia native and he’s reportedly very invested in the community. He could look to go back home, and the Atlanta Hawks might be interested in a high-character guy like him.



There have been rumors about them looking to move on from Trae Young. And while he may not be what the Celtics need, he’d be a more than suitable replacement for their young star.



<h3>1. Boston Celtics</h3>



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Brown made it to one of the All-NBA teams, so he became eligible to sign a supermax contract extension, and not many people would leave $50 million on the table.



He still has one year left in his contract, and he’s reportedly not happy with the Boston Celtics. But that team gives him the best chance to compete for a ring, not to mention the biggest payday.

NBA Rumors: Potential destinations for Jaylen Brown - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Potential destinations for Jaylen Brown

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brooklyn-nets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> made a huge gamble by trading for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-simmons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ben Simmons</a>, but it’s not like they had a lot of choices. He could’ve been a nice replacement for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden </a>, but he’s barely even played.



There’s no denying that Simmons has a sky-high upside. He was a former first-overall pick for a reason, and he’s still quite young and could have a long NBA career.



But things haven’t worked out in Brooklyn, and they’re reportedly looking at a different kind of player. That’s why Sean Deveney of Heavy reports that they could call the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> about John Collins.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Nets Could Look To Trade Ben Simmons For John Collins</h2>



“‘The Nets want some guys who can score, and (Collins) can score. But the only way they (the Nets) can really do something big, can really get someone who can score in there, is if they can get a taker for Ben Simmons,’ one league executive told Heavy Sports. ‘There aren’t a lot of teams where that would make sense, but Atlanta is one of them, because you need to build a defensive group around Trae Young.’



‘Now, if you’re the Nets, you still have to convince Atlanta that Simmons wants to play. Obviously, that is the question around him right now.’



‘The Nets like Collins, they had interest there even before they blew up the team, they’re still curious but they would have to do more than just Simmons in that kind of deal,’ the executive said. ‘You’d be looking at taking back (Bogdan) Bogdanovic’s deal if you’re Brooklyn and giving up a Royce O’Neale or Dorian Finney-Smith. Maybe too high a price, and maybe that is why they wind up holding onto Simmons in the end. They also have to ask, are you going to play Cam Johnson at the 4 permanently, can you play him with a big guy like Collins? But both teams are kind of in a holding pattern and even though it’s scary to do something big, that’s the kind of thing it will take.’”


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Of course, there could be plenty of hurdles to get past, but if Collins isn’t a part of the Hawks’ plans for the future, this could be the ultimate high-risk/high-reward pickup for the organization.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Brooklyn Nets may have found a new home for Ben Simmons

The <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/topic/brooklyn-nets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> made a huge gamble by trading for <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-simmons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ben Simmons</a>, but it’s not like they had a lot of choices. He could’ve been a nice replacement for <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden </a>, but he’s barely even played.



There’s no denying that Simmons has a sky-high upside. He was a former first-overall pick for a reason, and he’s still quite young and could have a long NBA career.



But things haven’t worked out in Brooklyn, and they’re reportedly looking at a different kind of player. That’s why Sean Deveney of Heavy reports that they could call the <a href="https:\/\/bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> about John Collins.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Nets Could Look To Trade Ben Simmons For John Collins</h2>



“‘The Nets want some guys who can score, and (Collins) can score. But the only way they (the Nets) can really do something big, can really get someone who can score in there, is if they can get a taker for Ben Simmons,’ one league executive told Heavy Sports. ‘There aren’t a lot of teams where that would make sense, but Atlanta is one of them, because you need to build a defensive group around Trae Young.’



‘Now, if you’re the Nets, you still have to convince Atlanta that Simmons wants to play. Obviously, that is the question around him right now.’



‘The Nets like Collins, they had interest there even before they blew up the team, they’re still curious but they would have to do more than just Simmons in that kind of deal,’ the executive said. ‘You’d be looking at taking back (Bogdan) Bogdanovic’s deal if you’re Brooklyn and giving up a Royce O’Neale or Dorian Finney-Smith. Maybe too high a price, and maybe that is why they wind up holding onto Simmons in the end. They also have to ask, are you going to play Cam Johnson at the 4 permanently, can you play him with a big guy like Collins? But both teams are kind of in a holding pattern and even though it’s scary to do something big, that’s the kind of thing it will take.’”


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Of course, there could be plenty of hurdles to get past, but if Collins isn’t a part of the Hawks’ plans for the future, this could be the ultimate high-risk/high-reward pickup for the organization.

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> fought hard and nearly put the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> in a tough spot, but they fell short of their goal. Once again, they fell short when going against the top teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>, as has been the case for years now.
A lot may have had to do with their regular-season struggles. They couldn’t get a top seed because of their inconsistency and all the ups and downs they went throughout the course of the campaign.
Notably, some analysts blame <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trae Young</a> for that, and now that the team is reportedly open to moving on from their young star, let’s take a look at three teams that could potentially trade for him.
<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Potential Trades For Trae Young</h2>
<h3>3. Chicago Bulls</h3>
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Arturas Karnisovas has failed in his attempt to propel the Chicago Bulls back into contention. The current roster seems flawed, and Lonzo Ball might never be ready to set foot on a basketball court again.
Zach LaVine seemed disgruntled with Billy Donovan, so they could swap them for another angry star. The Bulls could add some spare parts to sweeten the deal for the Hawks, who’d let Dejounte Murray run the point full-time now.
<h3>2. Dallas Mavericks</h3>
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Luka Doncic and Trae Young have always been tied. They were a part of one of the best trades in recent NBA history, so it only seems fitting that they join forces in theDallas Mavericksto try and dominate the league for years to come.
Of course, this wouldn’t be much of a defensive upgrade over Kyrie Irving, but they could have two building blocks for the next decade. For this to happen, they’d need to work out a sign-and-trade with Kyrie, and also get a defensive-minded forward in return.
<h3>1. Miami Heat</h3>
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The Miami Heat have been on the market for another star for way too long already, and their first-round upset of the Milwaukee Bucks proves that they’re not that far away from a championship.
The point guard position has been the weakest in this group for a while now. So, they could get him in return forKyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2029 first-round pick.

NBA Trade Rumors: Potential destinations for Trae Young

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Most <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-2023-How-long-is-halftime-20230329-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> analysts agree that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Marcus-Smart-admits-hes-been-obsessed-with-Stephen-Curry-since-the-NBA-Finals-20221212-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA champion</a> will come out of the Eastern Conference this season. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-predicts-the-Bucks-to-win-the-NBA-Finals-again-20230303-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks, </a>Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and even Cleveland Cavaliers all seem legit this year.
Even with Kevin Durant heading to the Western Conference, the East is no short on elite talents. We’re talking about Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and even Jaylen Brown.
That means that several teams won’t be good enough to make the cut this season, not even with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/whats-the-difference-between-the-nba-play-in-tournament-and-the-playoffs-20220406-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Play-in tournament</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/whats-the-difference-between-the-nba-play-in-tournament-and-the-playoffs-20220406-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">. </a>With that in mind, let’s take a look at the three teams that just won’t make it.
<h2>NBA Playoffs 2023: 3 Eastern Teams That Won’t Make The Playoffs</h2>
<h3>3. Washington Wizards</h3>
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The Washington Wizards are all but eliminated from playoff contention. Another loss will kill all mathematical chance of even reaching the Play-in tournament, so this was yet another disappointing season.
Kyle Kuzma looked good and Bradley Beal will be a perennial All-Star caliber player. But they’re just not good enough as a unit to compete, and that won’t change even if Kristaps Porzingis manages to stay healthy.
<h3>2. Toronto Raptors</h3>
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The Toronto Raptors flirted with .500 basketball all year long. Some believe that Nick Nurse’s reign in charge of the team has come to an end, and he could look to pursue a new challenge at the end of the season.
The Raptors tried to make a playoff push and decided to hold on to their stars, such as Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and Pascal Siakam. In hindsight, that might not have been the best decision.
<h3>1. Atlanta Hawks</h3>
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The Atlanta Hawks have been the definition of mid for all of the season, and that doesn’t bode well for their chances in the Play-in tournament. All it takes is one loss, and they would be out of contention.
The Hawks have been perhaps one of the biggest disappointments in the league. Their future seems bright, but Trae Young needs to be more mature and step up as a leader if they want to build something special.

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While he’s not much of a defensive presence— and likely never will—<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Hawks-players-dont-side-with-Trae-Young-in-beef-with-Nate-McMillan-20221206-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trae Young</a> is one of the most promising <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kevin-Durant-pass-over-two-legends-as-an-all-time-scorer-20221227-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">offensive players</a> in the NBA. He’s the best player the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-John-Collins-potential-trade-destinations-20230119-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> have had in quite some timeand a box-office scorer who turns heads every time he’s out there.
But Young has been tangled up in multiple stories and rumors throughout his brief career. There are some concerns about his character, and he might think and feel like he’s better and more important than his teammates and the Hawks organization.
So, with the rumors of a potential rift between him and the front office, a new report states that<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Lakers-could-use-Russell-Westbrook-to-get-Zach-LaVine-20230126-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Lakers</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Lakers-could-use-Russell-Westbrook-to-get-Zach-LaVine-20230126-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GM Rob Pelinka</a> could try and use his Draft assets to trade for him at the end of the season.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Klutch Sports Could Lead Trae Young To The Lakers</h2>
(Transcript via Eric Pinus— Bleacher Report)
“Bookmark this one for later. The Atlanta Hawks are looking to make changes, and while Trae Young is not asking out and the team isn’t trying to trade him, this could be a hot topic in the offseason.
‘I think Trae will want out after the season,’ one NBA source said. ‘The Hawks probably try to get out of John Collins and others by the deadline, but Trae’s a long shot. Maybe the [Lakers] in July with his ties to Klutch [Sports].’
Atlanta already acquired a potential replacement in Dejounte Murray. While this may not be a trade deadline topic, keep an eye on the Hawks and their relationship with Young over the coming months.”
 
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So, yeah, it’s Rich Paul’s world, and we’re just all living in it. Klutch Sports pretty much always gets away with murder, so it wouldn’t be a surprise at all to see them pull off a master move to get Young to La La Land.
Of course, that would set the Lakers up for success for years to come, so giving up those two future first-round picks wouldn’t be the end of the world. Young, on the other hand, would finally play for the big market he says he deserves.

NBA Rumors: The incredible reason why Lakers could get Trae Young

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