The Los Angeles Lakers could go after a third star to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the 2024-25 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> season. But it looks like one of their targets could end up helping Victor Wembanyama with the San Antonio Spurs.



According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Trae Young could leave the Atlanta Hawks this offseason, with the guard seeing both the Lakers and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs">Spurs</a> as attractive destinations apart from the New Orleans Pelicans:



“The Hawks, of course, are expected to engage rival teams on trade scenarios for both Trae Young and Dejounte Murray throughout this offseason. The Lakers, Pelicans and Spurs remain three destinations that would be appealing to Young, league sources told Yahoo Sports. …”



Young has been linked with the purple and gold for years now, but with LeBron’s championship window closing, this summer could be the last chance for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> to make it happen.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240627_BUS_137672_Trae-Young-11-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-grabs-his-wrapped-finger-after-drawing-a-foul-against-the-Charlo-1024x576_d88cbfbc.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks grabs his wrapped finger after drawing a foul against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia." class="wp-image-137685" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/Trae-Young-11-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-grabs-his-wrapped-finger-after-drawing-a-foul-against-the-Charlo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/Trae-Young-11-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-grabs-his-wrapped-finger-after-drawing-a-foul-against-the-Charlo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/Trae-Young-11-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-grabs-his-wrapped-finger-after-drawing-a-foul-against-the-Charlo-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/Trae-Young-11-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-grabs-his-wrapped-finger-after-drawing-a-foul-against-the-Charlo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/Trae-Young-11-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-grabs-his-wrapped-finger-after-drawing-a-foul-against-the-Charlo.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks grabs his wrapped finger after drawing a foul against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.</figcaption></figure>



The Spurs, meanwhile, know they need more talent around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama">Wembanyama</a>. San Antonio definitely has potential with the French sensation, but its 22-60 record in his rookie year suggests the team should pair the 20-year-old with better players.


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<h2>LeBron James, Anthony Davis want Lakers to land third star</h2>



Trae Young could be the kind of teammate <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron</a> and AD expect to have in LA next season. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, both stars would like to have a third elite player with the Lakers:



“James has the leverage that comes with his forthcoming free agency, as he has until Saturday to decide whether to pick up his $51.4 million player option or opt out and sign a new deal (with the Lakers or elsewhere). Davis, meanwhile, has the organizational capital that comes with being a 31-year-old, nine-time All-Star who is signed through the 2027-28 season. And if the franchise cornerstones had their way, league sources say, the Lakers would prove their desire to win this week by going all-in for another elite player.“


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The Atlanta Hawks just secured the No. 1 pick in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft. The timing is perfect for a long-overdue full-scale rebuild, meaning their best players could be up for grabs.



For months, there have been rumors about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trae Young’s</a> behavior rubbing people the wrong way there. And with his partnership with Dejounte Murray looking like a failed experiment, it would make sense to move on from him.



With that in mind, it seems like the most exciting young player in the league would welcome him with open arms. According to Tim McMahon of ESPN, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama</a> is ‘intrigued’ by the idea of playing with him.



<h2>Victor Wembanyama Is Intrigued By Trae Young Partnership</h2>



“I will say I have talked to people who know Wemby who have indicated he is at least intrigued by the idea,” MacMahon told Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective. “Now, intrigued by that idea and pounding the table are two very different things. I have no idea whether Gregg Popovich would be intrigued by the idea.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240514_BUS_126136_Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-1024x572_c574f770.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks" class="wp-image-23537" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks</figcaption></figure>



<h2>These Talks Have Been Going For Months</h2>



This isn’t the first time that we’ve heard something like this. Young’s family is from Texas, and he was born there, so there are obvious ties. However, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that there haven’t been any serious talks about a trade thus far:



“While some have floated the idea of the Spurs trading for Young in the media, league sources said the Hawks and Spurs didn’t have substantive conversations about such a trade before the deadline,” Scotto said. “Time will tell in the coming months if that changes.”




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Of course, the Spurs would be wise to listen to their young star’s input on roster-building. And with them holding two first-round picks and being in control of the Hawks’ draft from 2025 to 2027, so they have the assets to pull it off.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>are already planning for next season, and that only means one thing. Just like it happens in every offseason, they’re going to be tied to every big name in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>.



That was the case even before the end of the season. For weeks, analysts and fans have wondered whether they would make a run at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young">Trae Young</a>, as the Atlanta Hawks might finally consider moving on from him.



Young, like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis, is also represented by Klutch Sports. On top of that, some state that he’s rubbed his current team the wrong way, so they might choose to stay with Dejounte Murray instead.



<h2>Trae Young Says He Wants To Win</h2>



Young is no stranger to the outside noise, and this isn’t the first time that he’s been tangled up in a story like this. That’s why he was finally brutally honest about his desire to win, whether it’s in Atlanta or somewhere else:



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240502_BUS_123345_Trae-Young-1-1024x572_e235d30d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="" class="wp-image-58050" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Trae-Young-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Trae-Young-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Trae-Young-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Trae-Young-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Trae Young</figcaption></figure>



“Obviously, I want to be in Atlanta, but at the same time, I want to win. I don’t feel like I have very much time to waste,” said the former Oklahoma Sooner in his podcast. 



<h2>The Lakers Will Consider Trading For Him</h2>



A recent report by The Athletic also talks about that. Nonetheless, as much as Young’s name will be one in the Lakers’ shortlist, decision-makers will debate whether he’s the right fit for their team:



“The Lakers are expected to be aggressive in the market, with Atlanta’s Trae Young one of the more intriguing names out there. The Lakers’ room could be split on him as they try to make the most of this precious time in which James and Davis are still playing at an elite level. He’ll be one of many names that is expected to be discussed,” read the report.


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Young is a special offensive talent, but he comes with some baggage, and he’s a major liability on defense. The fit in Los Angeles is questionable, but he might also be the most ‘gettable’ star Rob Pelinka could get his hands on right now.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers’</a> season has come to an end. They’re not good enough to push for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship right now, and while they do have some great role players, they clearly need a third star.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> isn’t getting any younger. Anthony Davis posted great numbers, but he was missing in action late in key games, including the gentleman’s sweep vs. the Denver Nuggets.



James controls his destiny in free agency, and he’s definitely going to push for another star to head to Los Angeles before extending his stay there. With that in mind, we’ll take a look at three players they could realistically target in trades or free agency.



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Potential Targets For The Lakers</h2>



<h2>Paul George</h2>



The Los Angeles Clippers and Paul George are repotedly far apart in contract extension talks. He could become a free agent, and while the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make a run at him, why not stay home and keep playing at Crypto.com Arena?



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240430_BUS_122791_Paul-George-1024x576_ccc8250d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-68838" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Paul-George-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Paul-George-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Paul-George-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Paul-George-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Paul-George.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Paul George</figcaption></figure>



George is one of the best players still without a ring, and while money could be tricky and they would most likely have to do a sign-and-trade, he could be the two-way star this team craves.



<h2>Klay Thompson</h2>



Likewise, Klay Thompson’s free agency is a complicated situation. He could leave the Golden State Warriors if he feels disrespected by their offer, paving the way for a potential sign-and-trade.



While no longer the star he once was, he’s still one of the greatest three-point shooters this game has ever seen, and the Lakers desperately need to spread the floor. His father Mychal played for the Showtime Lakers, and he’s always been tied to the organization.



<h2>Trae Young</h2>



The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly open to moving on from Trae Young. He’s reportedly rubbed some people the wrong way, and it’s become painfully evident that he cannot coexist with Dejounte Murray in the back court.



He’s a Klutch Sports client, just like LeBron and Davis. And while his fit next to them might not be the best, the Lakers have always been known for targetting big-name players. Also, they could make numbers work with a trade instead of trying to outbid someone else in free agency.


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<ul><li>Trae Young could be on the move.</li><li>The Lakers have kept tabs on Trae Young.</li><li>They need to make numbers work.</li></ul>



<h2>Trae Young Could Be On The Trade Block</h2>



The Atlanta Hawks have a tough decision to make right now. Following another disappointing end to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season, the rumors about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trae Young</a> and a potential trade are once again all over social media.



This isn’t the first time that the Hawks have been rumored to part ways with their star player. Their seemingly-stellar backcourt with him and Dejounte Murray never truly meshed.



Unsurprisingly, that means the rumors of Young going to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are once again at full steam. He’s represented by Rich Paul and Klutch Spors, just like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>and Anthony Davis.



<h2>The Lakers Could Go After Trae Young</h2>



“If the Hawks decide Young is the guard to move, the Lakers are believed to be one of the teams with serious interest,” reported Bleacher Report’s Eric Pinus. “Whether he’s the right fit is debatable (he doesn’t play well off the ball, and LeBron James usually has it in his hands to end games), but the Lakers have been known to chase players that may or may not fit (Russell Westbrook).”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240421_BUS_120579_Trae-Young-1024x572_bd1c569f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="" class="wp-image-55474" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Trae-Young-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Trae-Young-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Trae-Young-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Trae-Young.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Trae Young</figcaption></figure>



<h2>The Lakers Need To Clear Cap Space</h2>



The Lakers have always been tied to the best players, so this isn’t much of a surprise. Then again, they would need to offload plenty of money from their books if they want to make this work, especially if LeBron picks up his player option:



“Russell ($18.7 million), who plays the same position as Young, would seem to be the apparent outgoing player in any deal (perhaps to a third team if necessary), provided he opts into the final year of his contract. Getting to Young’s salary is more of a challenge without Russell. Others who might be needed (to get to $43 million) include Rui Hachimura ($17 million), Austin Reaves ($13 million), Gabe Vincent ($11 million) and Jarred Vanderbilt ($10.7 million),” Pinus added.


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Of course, the Lakers first need to get out of the playoffs and figure out what to do with their roster. But if they disappoint in the first round, don’t be shocked if Young ends up in Southern California.


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No <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> superstar has had more help than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James. </a>That’s not a shot at him by any means, as history has shown that having a great team doesn’t always mean you’re going to win.



Still, it is a fact that James has had a plethora of talent by his side en route to winning his four championships. No one can win on its own, so, again, that’s not something to call him out for.



With that in mind, it’s only natural that he finishes his career the way he’s played it: With another star. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a> will go star-hunting this offseason, and they won’t spare any effort to try and get another star to Southern California.



<h2>The Lakers Will Pursue A Third Star</h2>



“Yes, they are (star-hunting),” Buha said. “And I can confirm that from multiple sources. They are going third-star hunting this offseason. And we’ll see how that affects the D’Lo (D’Angelo Russell) situation. We’ll see how — you probably have to give up Austin in almost any third-star trade.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240401_BUS_115860_Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-1024x576_62605969.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks" class="wp-image-88075" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Trae-Young-of-the-Atlanta-Hawks.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks</figcaption></figure>



To be more specific, Buha pointed out the likes of Kyrie Irving and Trae Young — both of whom have been linked to the Lakers in the past — as potential trade candidates:



“Now, who’s available? The one name I continually hear is Trae Young,” Buha said. “He’s been to Laker playoff games before. He’s a Klutch Sports client. That’s probably the most realistic one right now. What happens with Dallas and Kyrie? Do they flame out? Do they lose in the Play-In? Do they lose in round one? Does Dallas ultimately break that up? And then, what’s the market for Kyrie?”



As for Donovan Mitchell, who was also mentioned as a potential target for Rob Pelinka, might not be available, as the Cleveland Cavaliers will make a strong push to keep him, and both the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets will also be in the mix:



“Donovan Mitchell, it seems like there’s been a little bit more growing optimism and buzz that he’s gonna stay in Cleveland. But even if he leaves, the two New York teams have reportedly been the favorites just because he’s from the greater New York area,” said Buha.






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At the end of the day, it’ll all depend on the asking price and the players’ situations, as they might only be able to go after disgruntled players looking to leave. Whatever the case, —even more — help could be on the way for LeBron.


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We’re officially past the midpoint of the 2023-24 NBA season. As you may know by now, that means the trade deadline and the All-Star Game are just around the corner, so this is pretty much a crucial time in the campaign.



The next couple of weeks will pretty much make or break a team’s season. That also means some players will be on a mission for the remainder of the season after being disrespected by the fans, the coaches, and the media.



Every All-Star Game comes with some major snubs. We already know guys like Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James are locks to make the game. But what about those who aren’t?



<h2>The Top Snubs Of The 2023-24 All-Star Game</h2>



This season wasn’t the exception to that rule. Despite their great play for most of the campaign, they didn’t get the nod to make the big game. Here, we’re going to talk about those players.



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<h2>3. De’Aaron Fox</h2>



The Sacramento Kings established themselves as one of the best in the game last season, even making the playoffs for the first time in quite a while. A lot of that had to do with De’Aaron Fox, who finally took a leap forward in his development.



The former lottery pick has been as good, if not better, this season. With averages of 27.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.7 steals, and 3.0 three-pointers per game, he has the Kings back in postseason contention.



<h2>2. Trae Young</h2>



We get it, some people don’t want to reward bad teams, and the Atlanta Hawks haven’t been very good this season. Even so, that doesn’t mean Trae Young shouldn’t get his flowers for the numbers he’s posted this season.



Besides being one of the flashiest and most spectacular passers and scorers in the game, Young’s averages of 27.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 3.3 three-pointers per game are more than All-Star-worthy.



<h2>1. Domantas Sabonis</h2>



It’s mind-boggling to see that Domantas Sabonis didn’t make the All-Star Game. He’s leading the league in total rebounds and rebounds per game, and is shooting a whopping 63.3% from the floor.



Sabonis is one of the best playmaking big men we’ve seen in quite a while, a perennial triple-double threat who can score at will in the restricted area. So far, he’s averaged 20.0 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game.


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The 2023-2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>season has been a roller coaster for the Atlanta Hawks, led by their dynamic young star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young">Trae Young</a>. The Hawks have shown flashes of their potential, but they have also struggled with inconsistency.



Despite the team’s ups and downs, Trae Young has been a bright spot this season. He is averaging 27.1 points and 10.7 assists per game, and he is shooting 35.3% from three-point range. Young has been a nightmare for opposing defenses, and he is one of the most exciting players in the league to watch.



Young is doing his job, but the Hawks have not been able to translate Young’s individual brilliance into consistent team success. They are currently in tenth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 9-10 (December 4).



<h2>Trae isn’t leading the assists percentage category</h2>



According to Basketball Reference, Trae Young does not have the highest assist percentage to date, the player who is leading that category is NBA Champion <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic</a> with 48.5%, while Young is in the 4th spot with 43.2%.



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The good news is that Trae Young is the second player with the most assists so far this season, behind Nikola Jokic (196), Young has 192 assists. He is a key player for the Hawks as no other player on the roster is averaging as many assists as Young.



Despite the good season for Trae Young, the Hawks’ inconsistency could leave him without a spot in the playoffs. They have three injured players, Bufkin, Gueye and Jalen Johnson.



Despite their struggles, the Hawks still have hope for the rest of the season. They have a talented roster, and they are capable of making a deep playoff run if they can put it all together.



<h2>Have the Atlanta Hawks ever won an NBA championship?</h2>



Yes, the Atlanta Hawks have won one NBA championship. They won the championship in 1958 when they were known as the St. Louis Hawks. The Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the NBA Finals.



<h2>How many NBA teams has Trae Young played on?</h2>



Trae Young has only played on one NBA team, the Atlanta Hawks. He was drafted by the Hawks with the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, and he has been with the team ever since. He played college basketball with Oklahoma.

NBA: Highest assist percentage doesn't belong to Trae Young

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The C<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hicago Bulls</a> have struggled to go back to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>championship contention. The Arturas Karnisovas regime has tried to swing for the fences, acquiring the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/demar-derozan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeMar DeRozan</a> and Lonzo Ball, but to no avail.



Ball’s injury derailed the Bulls’ once-promising project. The roster doesn’t stand a chance to compete at the highest level as currently constructed, so they should be all over the trade market to try and find a solution.



With that in mind, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report put together a trade proposal that could land them <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks </a>star Trae Young. However, this would only happen if the Hawks get off to a slow start to the season.



<h2>Bulls Could Trade For Trae Young</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“Chicago Bulls receive: Trae Young and Garrison Mathews



Atlanta Hawks receive: Lonzo Ball, Patrick Williams, Coby White, Dalen Terry, 2027 first-round pick, 2029 first-round pick and 2028 first-round pick swap



If Young ever hit the trade market, the Bulls should be all over him. They’ve never been the same since losing Ball to a knee injury in January 2022, and it’s entirely possible that newcomer Jevon Carter won’t be able to cure what ails them at the lead guard spot.



But bring Young to the Windy City, and the Bulls might bury the opposition under a pile of points. How many offensive quartets could even hope to match the combined potency of Young, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vučević? There may not be much defensive prowess between the four, but offense-first clubs can rule the modern NBA. Just ask the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, who were fifth in offensive efficiency but only 15th at the other end this past season.



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The Hawks, meanwhile, might envision their highest two-way ceiling coming by way of a deal that moves out Young and his defensive deficiencies while making Dejounte Murray, a dynamic defender with near-star numbers on offense, the franchise centerpiece. If they’re big believers in Williams’ potential, they might see him as the star two-way wing this roster has so long been without.”


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Defense would definitely be an issue with this roster, but the Bulls would be one of the most entertaining teams to watch, not to mention an offensive juggernaut. That, assuming this actually goes down.

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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.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>‘ championship window won’t last forever, which is why the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> want to put The King in a position to succeed in the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



Kyrie Irving has been heavily linked with a potential reunion with LeBron in LA, but it looks like he’s staying in Dallas. However, Rob Pelinka still found ways to improve the roster.



The purple and gold brought back key contributors from last season and also brought new faces in an attempt to have a deep playoff run in 2024. Even so, the Lakers seem to have another star on their radar.



<h2>Lakers reportedly target Trae Young</h2>



(Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic)



“The Lakers have pursued other star guards, including Damian Lillard, Kyle Lowry, and Kyrie Irving. 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.“



<h2>When was the last time the Lakers won an NBA championship?</h2>



The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t won an NBA championship since the 2019-20 season, when they won the Finals in the Orlando bubble.



<h2>When does LeBron James’ contract expire?</h2>



LeBron James signed a two-year contract through 2025, though he will have a player option for the 2024-25 season.

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NBA Rumors: Lakers eye alternative target to Kyrie Irving to help LeBron James

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trae Young’s</a> snub from Team USA has been a subject of debate. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a>‘ point guard has been a polarizing figure even before he made it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, but the talent is clearly there.



Young is the kind of player who rises to the occasion. He can get you buckets with ease, and he’s been among the league’s top scorers and assists leaders since he entered the NBA.



That’s why Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley believes he’s next in line to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a>, going as far as to say that he’s going to run the league when he’s no longer there.



<h2>Patrick Beverley Says Trae Young Is Reinventing The Game</h2>



“He’s won plenty of games,” Beverley added. “He’s hit plenty of daggers. He’s reinventing the game. Whatever Steph Curry is leaving over, he’s taking it and running with it. Took his team to the Eastern Conference Finals. He’s won big on the road. You know what I’m saying? So you have to him a lot of credit.”



“That’s not to take away from anybody else or how they run things with USA,” Beverley added. “Obviously, it’s a structure that comes with it, and everybody will want to be on the team. Like De’Aaron Fox, you can make an argument about anybody– And that might leave out some of the best people. The best group of people is better than the best people.”


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Young’s leadership has often been questioned, as well as his lack of interest in playing defense. But if he works on that, there’s no reason to think he can’t be the face of the league in no time.

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Trae Young is Steph Curry's heir, claims NBA player - Bolavip US

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.

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The reason why Trae Young didn't make Team USA

Draymond Green&nbsp;just signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>&nbsp;and will be part of a tremendous lineup.&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a>, Klay Thompson and, the recent addition,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>.



Even Steve Kerr acknowledged it was a big move. “We’re really excited to have Draymond back. He’s been such a huge part of this decade run and, as he showed this past year, he still has plenty left in the tank. Given that he plays so well with Steph and Klay, it was really a no-brainer to try to bring him back. So I’m glad that it all checked out and it all worked out.”


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Now, with that contract extension signed, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green">Draymond Green</a> is taking some time off the court and led a series of interviews at the Uninterrupted Film Festival. One of them was with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young">Trae Young</a> and there were some interesting statements.



<h2>Draymond Green defends Trae Young</h2>



During an interview with Trae Young, Draymond Green made a very strong defense about the Hawks’ player and emphasized that the media and some fans have created an image far away from reality about the young star. 







“I said you’re diving into this villain role. I feel like where that all was birthed was the series versus the Knicks. What I actually think now is you are very much so a showman, but yet that’s been flipped into being this villain.”



This was Young’s answer. “It ain’t really fun being a villain. I don’t dive into that. The whole arena was yelling (insults in New York). What do you want me to do? I’m just hooping. I didn’t say anything to the crowd. I come out playing trying to win. I’m trying to put on a show and the fans want to get into it. 


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Trae Young admitted the same thing occurred when facing the Boston Celtics at The Garden. “With the Boston thing, they started yelling in Game 5. I didn’t say nothing to any Boston fans. That’s what happened. I just feed off of the crowd.”

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Draymond Green's heartfelt message for Trae Young

A few weeks ago,&nbsp;LeBron James&nbsp;shocked the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>&nbsp;with a very intriguing message about his future after the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>&nbsp;were eliminated by the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a>&nbsp;in the playoffs.



“We’ll see what happens going forward. I don’t know.&nbsp;I have a lot to think about to be honest.&nbsp;Just for me personally going forward in the game of basketball. I have a lot to think about.”


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After the&nbsp;Lakers&nbsp;made big moves in&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lakers-make-big-moves-in-free-agency-to-retain-lebron-james-20230701-BUS-21298.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">free agency</a>&nbsp;to convince the King, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>&nbsp;has announced his final decision and he’ll come back with the Lakers. Many players like Trae Young took notice.



<h2>Trae Young’s special message for LeBron James</h2>



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







Now, this offseason has been very busy for Trae Young. Just a few days ago, he appeared at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to follow closely names such as Victor Wembanyama. 



Then, he had an incredible talk with Draymond Green at the Uninterrupted Film Festival. That brand was founded by LeBron James and Trae shared a very special moment with the legend at the event.


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Young shared a picture with LeBron James which had a very special title and immediately went viral. Two emojis: the crown and the snowflake. Of course, the reference was clear: the King and Ice Trae. Even LeBron reposted it on his official Instagram account. A big sign of respect between NBA stars. 





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