Although they play in different conferences, the San Antonio Spurs are likely keeping close tabs on Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.
The Hawks have yet to agree to a contract extension with Young. That's all the more surprising considering that they have built a strong roster around Young this summer.
Those moves have made the picks they owe San Antonio worth much less than they were before. Nevertheless, if they let Young enter unrestricted free agency next summer, then he could very well leave Atlanta, helping San Antonio in the process.
Trae Young's contract situation could help the Spurs
According to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, Young is disappointed by his contract situation (subscription required).