With all that's been expected out of Trae Young in Atlanta since he first entered the league back in 2018, the Hawks have little to show for it, and it's gotten to a point where the front office can't continue to ignore these shortcomings. Talks regarding an extension (subscription required) in the 2026 offseason have gone silent, and it appears the Atlanta Hawks may be preparing for a roster overhaul depending on how Trae Young performs this season.
The issues revolving around Atlanta and their postseason woes in recent years don't fall solely on Trae Young, but he isn't just an innocent bystander in all of this either.