Trae Young trade would leave the Hawks with a gigantic void

The Hawks have no way to replace Trae Young's presence as a playmaking point guard in the trade market.

Quin Snyder reacts against the Phoenix Suns. | Kelsey Grant/GettyImagesThe Atlanta Hawks have been thrust unwillingly into the spotlight as the national media has taken notice of the hot streak following Trae Young’s knee injury. While there is no indication the club is listening to trade offers, the emergence of Jalen Johnson has given the team a clear path forward if contract negotiations with Young break down.

But Johnson’s emergence shouldn’t encourage the Hawks to trade Young – it should be the reason they go all-in on this era.

A Trae Young trade does not make sense for the Hawks in…