Trae Young Articles - Page 40

With the 2010’s set to end in just a few days, we enter a new decade of basketball. Players like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook dominated the 2010’s, but who will lead the next generation? It’s likely we’ve already seen members of a 2020’s All-Decade Team on the NBA hardwood. Still, […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was asked about a game-deciding inbounds play, as head coach Lloyd Pierce drew up a play to have the 6-foot-2 guard inbound the ball with only 5.1 seconds left. The play resulted in Young chucking a 37-foot 3-pointer. “I don’t know. That’s not a question for me,” said Young after […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant ended his NBA career in grand fashion by scoring 60 points at Staples Center against the Utah Jazz. Trae Young, DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love are ranking Bryant’s final NBA game as their favorite moment of this decade, via NBA.com: “The Kobe final game, when he scored 60 points […]

The NBA’s youth movement may have never been more chock full of talented 20-somethings than in 2019-20. While we can expect the usual names to make the 2020 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago (LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo), one of the more interesting subplots is the fresh faces representing their teams over the weekend. Pascal Siakam […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young aired out some of his frustrations in the locker room after a loss to the Brooklyn Nets two weeks ago. The rant apparently featured some things that shouldn’t have been said and didn’t go over well with the team, according to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic. Young hasn’t been pleased […]

Superstars Kyrie Irving and Steph Curry are regarded as two of the trickiest ball handlers in the league today, and Atlanta Hawks sophomore guard Trae Young might just also be in that category. The 21-year-old University of Oklahoma product razzled and dazzled Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell with his slick handles on Thursday night in […]

The Atlanta Hawks have not lived up to expectations this season. Preseason forecasts had the Hawks as a playoff outsider in the Eastern Conference after they went a respectable 10-14 following the All-Star break last season. Trae Young was developing into a legitimate star at the point guard spot, and youngsters like John Collins and […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce isn’t quite on the hot seat just yet, but that could all change in the upcoming week, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The Hawks suffered a 143-120 loss to the struggling New York Knicks, one that franchise star Trae Young called “the lowest point of the season.” […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce believes he has the best pick and roll duo at his disposal in Trae Young and John Collins. That dynamic duo hasn’t been on display this season since Collins has only played in five games due to his PED suspension. The Hawks and Young certainly can’t wait to get […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young has made a name for himself around the league not only for the number of 3-point shots he attempts (an average of nine per game this season), but for how far from the basket many of those looks are. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski sat down with Young on a […]

Russell Westbrook was recently the voice of reason for Atlanta Hawks youngster Trae Young amid a losing skid, telling Young about his previous experience from his days on a rebuilding team. The Houston Rockets star was once a rookie for an Oklahoma City Thunder team that had lost 13 consecutive games and won only once […]

Before the season started, the Atlanta Hawks and their players talked about making the playoffs as a main goal. If the playoffs started today, the Hawks would fall well short of that goal. Atlanta is just 6-21 on the season and in the 14th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. However, because the back half […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is not afraid to take ownership for his shortcomings. Young said that he he felt he let his team down during Atlanta’s 110-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, citing a number of easy missed field goals (via ESPN): “For me, trying to be one of […]

Kris Dunn played the role of disruptor once again, thwarting Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young from becoming the star of the show, a performance that could help his All-Defensive Team aspirations. The Chicago Bulls point man helped limit Young to 15 points on 4-of-14 shooting along with a game-high 13 assists that came […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young learned a valuable lesson in their overtime defeat to the Miami Heat on Tuesday: never say it’s over until it’s reall over. The Hawks went up 117-111 against the Heat with just under a minute left on the clock. Seeing that they are well ahead in a three-possession ball game, […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler did not let Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young off the hook for saying “it’s over” when it clearly was not. On Instagram, Butler poked fun at Young, noting that the second-year man was right in his prediction. The game was over… but in the favor of the Heat. Jimmy Butler […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was convinced that being up six points with less than a minute to go is already a win in the bag. However, he must have forgotten that he’s in the NBA where leads, especially single-digit ones, can disappear in a matter of seconds. Young yells “it’s over!” as the Hawks […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is still roughly two months away, but it sounds like the Atlanta Hawks are already looking for a piece to pair with Trae Young. According to a report from The Athletic, frustration has been building within the Hawks organization, as the team has lost 11 of its last 13 games. Somewhat […]

In their second years in the NBA, Luka Doncic is a legitimate MVP candidate and Trae Young is lighting up the league with 28.7 points per game. This is not the same reality for Marvin Bagley III. Despite both players rising to a higher level from the 2018 NBA Draft, Kings power forward Marvin Bagley […]

According to ESPN Stats & Info, Hawks point guard Trae Young has passed LeBron James for the most 30-point, 10-assist games in a career before turning 22. James had three and a half seasons under his belt before he turned 22 while Young is in the middle of just his second season. Young, who now […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson thinks Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young may be watching highlights of Houston Rockets superstar James Harden at night. Entering Wednesday, Harden leads the league in free-throw attempts at 298. Young is sixth on the list with 146, a high number for a second-year player. Kenny Atkinson on Trae […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has been compared to draftmate Luka Doncic since the two were swapped as part of the opening stretch of the 2018 NBA Draft. The Dallas Mavericks acquired the third overall pick, which they used to select the eventual Rookie of the Year. The two went head-to-head for the award, and […]

A whole lot of people doubted Trae Young at the time of the draft. He’s too small. He’s too slow. He’s not athletic enough. He won’t be able to hit those bombs against pro competition. Well, here we are, just over a year into his NBA tenure, and the Atlanta Hawks guard has developed into […]

Saturday night was not a fun occasion for the Atlanta Hawks. Not only did they lose to the Houston Rockets by 47 points, but they also watched James Harden go for 60 points in just three quarters. Hawks point guard Trae Young understands just how embarrassing the loss was, and he is not going to […]

The Atlanta Hawks were absolutely blown out of the Toyota Center by the Houston Rockets, losing by 47 points on a night where James Harden dropped 60 points in three quarters. Despite the embarrassing 158-111 loss, the Hawks still found a consolation prize in Trae Young’s personal accomplishment tonight. Per NBA on ESPN, Young officially […]

Prior to being picked by the Dallas Mavericks (and eventually traded to the Atlanta Hawks) in the 2018 NBA draft, some pundits wondered if Trae Young’s scoring prowess will translate to the pros. The 21-year-old guard has certainly put those doubts to rest in just his second year, as he tied his career-best 49 points […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is already known as an outstanding 3-point shooter. However, prior to his second season of NBA service, the former Oklahoma Sooner studied Lou Williams and Kyrie Irving in an attempt to improve his mid-range game. According to Paolo Uggetti of The Ringer, Young spent four weeks with his trainer, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have gotten out to a 4-13 start to kick off the 2019-20 season, with a handful of their losses coming in tight games down the stretch. Second-year point guard Trae Young is both the team’s leading scorer and assist man, but he’s also accepting a lot of the blame for his team’s […]

Despite the Atlanta Hawks’ early-season struggles, sophomore point guard Trae Young continues to impress. He’s putting up 25.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game. He had another impressive outing, finishing with 37 points, five rebounds, and eight assists against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also had this stellar play against Treveon Graham. Trae 😩😩😩 […]

Fans who come to the Atlanta Hawks games expect to see some ridiculous gameplay from Trae Young. After all, he has become the team’s shining hope with his incredible passes and deep range. Young  showcased his ridiculous range once again, as he sunk a deep 3-point shot from the logo in their game against the […]

LOS ANGELES – The Atlanta Hawks had gotten off to a 4-7 start to their season before two resounding losses in L.A. this past weekend. The bright in the two blowout losses to the Clippers and Lakers, and on the year, is second-year sensation Trae Young. In the team’s first 12 games, Young is averaging […]

Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young had another explosion on Sunday night, as he casually dropped 31 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to the contest, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel did appear to provide a bit of a foreshadowing of things to come when he described how difficult he expects things are going […]

Trae Young hugged Kobe Bryant prior to his matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, quickly taking him back to memory lane as he shared a picture with him years ago as part of his involvement in The Academy, a Nike predecessor to Bryant’s Mamba Sports Academy. The Atlanta Hawks point man noted he’s just as […]

LOS ANGELES – After another solid defensive performance from the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and company remain atop the Western Conference standings with an 11-2 record and the rest of the league fearing the purple and gold. The visiting Atlanta Hawks didn’t stand much of a chance against these legitimate title contenders. At one […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers continue to make easy work of opponents with the now having won their 11th game of this young season. Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks came to town on Sunday night but didn’t stand much of a chance against LeBron James and company falling to this championship-caliber team […]

“Showtime” is alive and kicking in LA, as Danny Green and LeBron James hooked up with an amazing play reminiscent of the legendary Los Angeles Lakers’ team of the ‘80s. With less than two-minutes off the clock in the in Lakers’ hosting of the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center on Monday, the home team got […]

Trae Young has become one of the bright spots for the Atlanta Hawks this season. While their record isn’t super bad (4-7), it isn’t on par with Young’s performance thus far as he is averaging 27.3 points and 9.1 assists per game. With that said, Young is certainly etching his name to be considered as […]

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t made the playoffs since 2017, a streak second-year point guard Trae Young wants to snap this season. Young, who is putting up stellar numbers to being the season, says the Hawks can “sneak into the playoffs” in the wide-open Eastern Conference. “To be honest, in the East – besides maybe the […]

If you ever run into Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and ask him who is the best player of all time, he’s going to say Steve Nash. Young says Nash is his favorite player and that he tries to model his game after the Hall of Famer. Via Sam Amick of The Athletic: It […]