The Washington Wizards are Trae Young’s first “legitimate potential trade destination,” per Marc Stein.
Trae Young’s player option has put the Atlanta Hawks in a difficult position. While it is unlikely a rival team will offer him a max contract, the Hawks must decide whether they are comfortable holding onto Young despite the contract uncertainty surrounding him.
If Atlanta is not confident that their star point guard will re-sign, the safest move is to trade him. The team can regroup with draft picks and/or promising youngsters, and Young’s contract is no longer the Atlanta Hawks’ problem.