Fansided · Jan 6
Clippers' simple equation for Trae Young is hiding in plain sight
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks | Justin Ford/GettyImagesThe 2018 draft-day trade-swap between the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks took an unprecedented turn; Luka Doncic, as everyone knows, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Hawks, who have had Trae Young since a rookie, are eyeing the market for a new home that could be on the LA Clippers for expiring contracts, a simple asking price that is staring them down.
Reports surfaced that Atlanta is interested in CJ McCollum of the Washington Wizards. His availability looks nice, as does his veteran production, but the Hawks want McCollum’s expiring contract to free their books of a significant salary.