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Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young recently shared a defining moment he had as a kid. Speaking to Michael Kinney of The Journal Record, the fifth overall pick of this year’s draft reminisced on an encounter he had as a child with fellow Oklahoma native and Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin. “I remember going to Blake […]

The Atlanta Hawks took part in a three-team trade on July 19, sending Dennis Schröder to the Oklahoma City Thunder. A little over a month later (July 21), the Hawks selected Trae Young from the Oklahoma Sooners in the NBA Draft. The message seems quite clear: Young is the future of Atlanta. Young, 19, says […]

New Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was drafted with high expectations for the organization. Young was the first point guard picked in the draft, ahead of other highly touted prospects like Collin Sexton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Even after using their lottery pick on a point guard, the Hawks went out and traded for veteran Jeremy […]

Rookie Trae Young has yet to play his first official NBA regular-season game, but his perspective in restoring the culture in the organization has been on his mind coming into this 2018-19 season. The Atlanta Hawks have effectively cleared his path to take the keys to the point guard position, trading away the estranged Dennis […]

The NBA rookies had their annual photo shoot on Sunday, and it was all fun and games as expected. What made it more colorful were the side activities among the rookies. Some were seen chatting with former teammates, some were dancing a bit here and there, and then there was the little 3-point shootout between […]

Due in most part to his ability to create as well as his remarkable shooting range, there are some who consider Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young to be the second manifestation of the great Stephen Curry. Young himself has welcomed the comparisons on multiple occasions, but claims that ever since he joined the Hawks, general […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young has a bright future ahead of him. However, he does not possess the keys to the castle just yet, with the 19-year-old still a ways away from becoming the cornerstone player for the Hawks. Young himself understands that he still has a lot to learn, and appreciates the […]

In recent years, Dennis Schroder was looked upon as a potential franchise centerpiece for the Atlanta Hawks. But with the team snagging Oklahoma Sooners star Trae Young in the draft, the Hawks have gone in another direction. Hawks fans are hoping Young can take the NBA by storm, just like his basketball idol, Steve Nash, […]

The New York Knicks and Kevin Knox will open the season against another notable rookie in Madison Square Garden. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks are set to host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 17. Knox and the summer league Knicks faced Trae Young and his Hawks […]

The days before the start of the regular season can’t come fast enough for Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young, who now has the keys to the point guard position after the organization traded away Dennis Schroder late in July. More than any other teams, the new Hawks member is excited to get a crack at […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba might be entering their rookie season in the NBA, but they already know where to find a good offseason run. The two rookies were spotted playing some of the best pickup runs alongside Carmelo Anthony, CJ McCollum, Enes Kanter, and other known pros, as […]

Apart from his one-handed catch, the New York Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. is also known for his dancing skills. NBA athletes Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks and Mo Bamba of the Orlando Magic got a chance to see it live. But Bamba doesn’t seem too impressed. Below is a clip of Beckham Jr. dancing on […]

It has become a common occurrence for players to critique their NBA 2K ratings as they are released to the public. Rookies in particular often take issue with a rating that they believe is too low. Already, we have seen the release of three rookie ratings in Marvin Bagley (78), DeAndre Ayton, (79) and Luka […]

Like most people, Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks will be mere spectators of the NBA on Christmas Day this year. To be part of the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule is a badge of prestige for participating teams. It means they are interesting enough to draw millions of eyeballs to broadcast of their games. The […]

Atlanta Hawks Trae Young has written the NBA more letters than minutes he has logged in on the floor of a regular season game in the league. Well, it’s actually just one letter, but in any case, it shows just how ecstatic the former Oklahoma Sooners hotshot is about his future in the NBA. Dear […]

Trae Young’s got the sauce. Videos of NBA players taking on campers are all the rage during the quieter summer months of the NBA. Instead of simply blowing past his defender and scoring, Young added his own bit of flair to his one-on-one interaction. TRAE YOUNG FOOLIN’ 🤣 @TheTraeYoung pic.twitter.com/r8VZQFUmdb — Overtime (@overtime) August 1, […]

After weeks of speculating where Carmelo Anthony will end up next season, it is finally becoming increasingly clear that the Houston Rockets will sign him to a contract to shore up their small forward void after Trevor Ariza left for the Phoenix Suns. But that transaction between the Rockets and Anthony will not be possible […]

You may or may have heard of the JBA (Junior Basketball Association), a recently established pro league by LaVar Ball. Either way, it’s a league that continues to struggle putting people into seats, let alone celebrities who would find time to watch its games live. Well, the JBA attracted at least one personality to catch […]

The Portland Trailblazers were not the only people who left the 2018 NBA Summer League as winners. This year’s Summer League was as eventful as ever. For many players both at the start and twilight of their careers, the NBA Summer League is a chance to showcase their talents in pursuit to their dreams. Many […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young was a recent subject of Kobe Bryant’s ESPN show Detail, which probably almost made the former Oklahoma Sooners hotshot swoon. Young acknowledges the attention he drew from the future Hall of Famer shooting guard by posting a message on Twitter to let Bryant know that he’s taking down notes. I’m […]

Kobe Bryant’s new ESPN show, Detail, is a way to get inside the mind of how the NBA superstar sees the game. Bryant takes fans on a film room journey to break down plays. His most recent episode of Detail discussed Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and his performance during the Las Vegas Summer League. […]

Trae Young got a rough start to his pro career, missing 21 of his 24 3-pointers in three Utah Summer League games and averaging a mere 12.6 points per game after being drafted with the No. 5 overall draft pick after a trade between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks. Young was faced with […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has faced a wave of criticism early in the Summer League, after struggling with his shot, combining for a futile 9-of-37 in his first two games in action. Perhaps the comparisons to two-time MVP Stephen Curry have hurt him more than anything, as many have expected his elite range […]

Trae Young is no stranger to celebrities. The Atlanta Hawks lottery pick (well technically the Dallas Mavericks, but you get the drift) has barely even laced his NBA sneakers and he already has a signed jersey from Kobe Bryant, a deep discussion with Stephen Curry, as well as run-ins with the likes of rap group […]

Trae Young has received loads of media attention since Draft night. He was selected 5th overall by the Dallas Mavericks, who then traded him to the Atlanta Hawks. Though the spotlight seems to be getting brighter by the day, the former Big 12 Freshman of the Year is prepared for the challenges that await all […]

Trae Young, the sharpshooting guard of the Atlanta Hawks left a Summer League game with a quad contusion. Young suffered the injury last Saturday against the New York Knicks. He logged in 21 points in that game — his best tally so far. But come Sunday in their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Hawks […]

When the Atlanta Hawks drafted Oklahoma product Trae Young fifth overall in this year’s draft, the front office knew what they were getting themselves into. This is why Hawks General Manager Travis Schlenk was quick to defend his young star after the 19-year-old received some criticism for his early performances in the NBA Summer League. […]

If Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk thinks that his team is grooming the next Stephen Curry of the NBA in the form of rookie Trae Young, then it’s not going according to his plan so far because the former Oklahoma Sooners star looks more like he’s the second coming of Emmanuel Mudiay than the […]

Top rookies Grayson Allen and Trae Young got into a scuffle in the Summer League recently. As seen in the video below, Allen — the 21st overall pick by the Utah Jazz, was closely guarding Young — the fifth overall selection by the Dallas Mavericks but was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Luka […]

Despite a potential interest from the New Orleans Pelicans in point guard Dennis Schroder, the Atlanta Hawks have not been fascinated with the offers they’ve gotten for their 24-year-old floor general, according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. As it sits, the Hawks are still “content” with having Schroder and rookie Trae Young on the […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young has struggled out of the gate during his initial stint in Summer League, going a woeful 4-of-20 from the field during his debut against the Memphis Grizzlies, outshined by rookie big man Jaren Jackson Jr. (picked a spot before him), who dropped a tantalizing eight trifectas to start his career […]

You can’t project the trajectory of a player’s career in the NBA based on two shots in some Summer League game. That said, it certainly does not look good, especially for a player like Hawks rookie Trae Young, who is being hyped as the second coming of Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, if […]

All eyes are on the rookies who are making their debuts in the NBA Summer League this week. It is the NBA’s top stars of tomorrow, who just so happen to be playing today. Who will be the duds and the studs in their Pro Career premieres? Of course, most eyes will be on the […]

The ability to recruit someone is a skill that comes in handy when you’re an NBA player. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is already working on his recruiting skills as the rookie point guard recently took to Twitter to call out Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James and entice him to take his talents to […]

Part of the reason the Atlanta Hawks drafted Trae Young was because of his unlimited range. A lot like Stephen Curry whenever Young crosses half court, a defender better be on him, because otherwise, he will pull up. In the Hawks’ practice facility, they have a four-point line that is used to help with team […]

There is plenty of room available on the Trae Young bandwagon. The question is whether his slight frame, size, and lack of explosive athleticism is enough to carry said wagon, let alone an entire NBA franchise. The Atlanta Hawks passed on Luka Doncic, the draft’s most intriguing prospect, betting he can. When the Hawks traded […]

When Paul Millsap bolted westward last summer — after the Hawks opted not to send a contract offer his way — Atlanta’s rebuild was set into motion. The starting five from its euphoric 60-win season, Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver, Demarre Carroll, Millsap and Al Horford, all had fresh NBA kits last season. Without a lottery […]

The Orlando Magic didn’t get their man, but they got a pretty decent consolation prize despite their disappointment. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, the Magic had their sights set on Trae Young, but after he was selected prior to their pick, they decided to go with Mo Bamba. Givony goes on to remark that […]

The first trade of the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday night featured a blockbuster deal between the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks at the top of the draft order. The deal saw the Hawks move the third overall pick to the Mavs for the fifth overall pick along with a 2019 first-round pick that Shams […]