After missing out on the opportunity to land a star player this offseason, it does seem as if the Miami Heat is still building toward a big move in 2026, if not before. While the pipe dreams of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are well noted, there's an interesting plan B trade target that could emerge as an option for the Heat: Trae Young.
And if the recent whispers are any indication, the Hawks may have just gifted the perfect fallback plan for the Heat heading into next summer. According to a recent report from NBA scribe Marc Spears, the Hawks and Young have not held "substantive talks" on a contract extension yet.