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Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young plans to play in the HORSE game that the NBA and ESPN have come up with. However, the Hawks star says only half-court shots should be allowed: Half Court Shots Only💯🤣 https://t.co/NLClxRGraG — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 8, 2020 Trae Young, Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard casually knock […]

The NBA and ESPN’s plan to televise a HORSE competition is nearing completion and among those expected to participate include Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Sources: The NBA and ESPN plan to televise a […]

Trae Young is making the most of his quarantined life by bonding with his French Bulldog Normi in his driveway. The Atlanta Hawks point guard and first-time All-Star was putting his agile dog on skates during a quick game outside. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-qH7IUJ7o5/ Normi’s defense is relentless, tracking the Hawks star with dog-like tenacity and hounding her […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has quickly risen as one of the league’s top shooters. With that being said, Young claimed that he’ll pass Golden States Warriors superstar Stephen Curry as the best shooter in the NBA in a year. During an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaq, Shaquille O’Neal asked him how long […]

Whether the NBA ends up crowing a 2019-20 champion remains to be seen, but Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young shared his take on what team he thinks was on their way to a ring. While chatting on Instagram Live Saturday with former Hawks teammate, and current Long Island Nets player, Justin Anderson, the All-Star […]

During their NBA 2K game on Saturday, Trae Young and Harrison Barnes briefly talked about Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. Barnes was teammates with Nowitzki for a little bit on the Mavs, so the veteran small forward shared some insight on what the future Hall of Famer was like as a teammate and person with […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant is the betting favorite to win Friday’s NBA 2K tournament. The league has planned a players-only NBA 2K tournament in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown: These are the odds for Friday’s 2K tournament, per @SBD. @KDTrey5 is the favorite. pic.twitter.com/38xYnBUVUO — Anthony Puccio (@APOOCH) April 1, 2020 Kevin […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker, Oklahoma City Thunder playmaker Chris Paul and Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young are among the NBA stars who are joining together with other athletes and celebrities for a COVID-19 response fund. From the NBA world, Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Trae […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has developed into one of the best players in the NBA in just his second season, but he stays motivated thanks in part to those who cast doubt on him throughout his basketball life. Young said he was always considered the undersized kid just trying to fit in when he […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks were in the middle of their matchup against the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena last March 11 when the NBA shockingly announced that they will be suspending the season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Young’s father, Rayford, recalled that he was watching the game courtside when […]

Is Trae Young about to get a signature shoe? The Atlanta Hawks guard may have hinted at a potential sneaker deal. Young’s recent tweet may be a strong clue that he’s about to lock in a shoe deal. We can only hunch at this point. But the emojis Young included in the tweet somehow give […]

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is many things, but hirsute is not one of them. While many of his peers are known for stylish, flashy hairstyles, Young’s hair is not quite as impressive as many of his friends and teammates in the NBA. As such, Young has been ridiculed by fans on social media […]

Plenty of NBA players have resorted to gaming as they try to stay occupied with the season suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, although Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young is not buying in. Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant previously suggested he would turn into a gamer, and the Hawks star Young has made […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young loves basketball just as much as the next NBA star. The current time off the court due to the coronavirus suspension has only made Young’s love and appreciation for the game even stronger: “I miss playing a lot. I miss playing 5[-on-5],” Hawks star Trae Young told Marc J. […]

Trae Young has been cognizant of the devastating effect the suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season has had for players and fans. The Atlanta Hawks star returned to his native Oklahoma soon after the order to stay in his respective NBA market was lifted. Young was coming off a bombastic 42-point effort in an overtime […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has quickly risen as one of the league’s most potent scorers. As such, he has been matched up with the toughest defenders in the NBA. Via Twitter, a fan asked Young who are the top three best defenders out there. The Hawks stalwart didn’t hesitate to answer. For the Hawks’ sophomore, […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young was asked for his top-five players of all time on Monday night, and the 21-year-old decided to put Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James above the great Micheal Jordan and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: MY TOP 5…1. LBJ2. Jordan3. Kobe 4. KD5. Steve Nash Don’t @ me https://t.co/abT5FeumYC […]

Atlanta Hawks young star Trae Young is taking the masked-look to a whole new level. The 21-year-old Hawks point guard made sure to keep his style in check amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as he shared a shirtless photo of himself while wearing a face mask and a colorful hat on Friday. He dubbed the […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is excited about former Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley joining him in Atlanta on the Falcons. The Falcons signed Gurley on Friday, just a day after the All-Pro got waived by the Rams: Yessirr back like I never left. https://t.co/7ZmUB7IEJ6 — Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) March 20, […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young was recently on Twitter checking out some of the basketball clips available on the popular social media platform. The 21-year-old came across a pretty smooth crossover dribble move, which Young decided to give his two cents worth on. In the League? No …anywhere else? Yes https://t.co/yI5osdreMQ — Trae […]

With the NBA on indefinite hiatus due to coronavirus (COVID-19), NBA stars are having to come up with creative ways to keep themselves occupied that don’t involve meeting their adoring fans. Due the seemingly unknown nature of how this particular pandemic spreads, players are keeping indoors in order to protect themselves from exposure to the […]

Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young is reminding all NBA fans to exercise social distancing, wash their hands as often as possible, and remain active amid the coronavirus pandemic. Like most of us, Young is at home, following the advice of medical experts that the best way to contain the virus is through social distancing. […]

The Atlanta Hawks finally have a star on the team in point guard Trae Young. The second-year guard has already made an All-Star team and is putting the city of Atlanta on his back. Young, in a recent interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report before the NBA suspended play because of the coronavirus pandemic, […]

As most NBA All-Stars do, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is inspiring the next generation of basketball players. ESPN’s Chris Burke shared a wonderful video of his son practicing in the basement, trying to be like Young. The Hawks star saw the video and was very impressed by what he witnessed: Hey @TheTraeYoung lil […]

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, many NBA players have resorted to some quirky activities during this halt of the regular season. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks was nostalgic due to the sudden stop, opting to watch some of his high school highlights to pass the time. Young admitted to going back to […]

Looks like Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is following Ja Morant’s lead. Players around the NBA are looking for ways to stay busy amidst the suspension of their season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Morant had previously tweeted out the idea he was going to “turn into a gamer” as the players observe quarantine: […]

With the novel coronavirus scare affecting major sporting leagues all over the globe, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young shared his grief following news that the NCAA Basketball Tournament is officially canceled. The 21-year-old guard took to Twitter and bared his disappointment, particularly for the outgoing seniors who will no longer be able to play in […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has heard the tireless comparisons between him and draftmate Luka Doncic throughout the bulk of his first two years in the league. The Hawks star point guard is now more than willing to embrace those comparisons, resigned to hear about them for the rest of his NBA career. “To be […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young had a very focused comparison when he was coming out of Oklahoma and into the NBA draft process two years ago. The former Sooner was possibly unfairly compared to three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP point guard Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Free-agent point guard Isaiah […]

John Collins is not happy with the lack of foul calls he’s experienced this season. The Atlanta Hawks big man complained about the officiating, invoking the names of teammate Trae Young and James Harden to do so: “I don’t know what to say, but this year, it’s been insane with the amount of no-calls I’ve […]

As an Atlanta native, I’ve had the chance to see Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young quite a bit both in person and on TV. I also had the chance to see Memphis Grizzlies rookie phenom, Ja Morant, back in his college days when Murray State came and played (and nearly beat) my Auburn Tigers. […]

The Atlanta Hawks managed to come away with a clutch double-overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, thanks to the efforts of point guard Trae Young. In the process, the All-Star guard reached a new milestone and joined some elite company. According to Stat Muse, Young now has more games with 30 points and […]

On a fairly light night of NBA basketball on Monday, Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks had the 7:30 p.m. EST slot all to himself as he took on the Charlotte Hornets in Atlanta. Young is well-known for pulling up from near the logo on some of his insanely deep three-pointers, and those were on […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young has passed Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard as the quickest player in NBA history to hit 350 career 3-pointers. Young hit his 350th career shot from beyond the arc on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He did it in his 140th game: Hawks Trae Young made his […]

LeBron James was outstanding on Sunday night, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive victory in a marquee matchup against cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. It was the Purple & Gold that emerged victorious in this one, 112-103, thanks in large part to LeBron’s noteworthy showing. It wasn’t just the fans […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was ruled out for Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards due to flu-like symptoms. However, according to the team, Young’s illness is  apparently “nothing overly concerning.” However, with the recent outbreak of coronavirus across the country and the world, questions have semi-sarcastically risen whether or not Young has contracted the […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will miss Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards with “flu-like symptoms”. However, per the team, Young’s health concerns are not serious and shouldn’t cause concern. Update from Hawks: No respiratory issues for Trae Young and "nothing overly concerning." https://t.co/7TQObO4IXo — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 6, 2020 Still, Atlanta will […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young drew attention and national headlines in recent days due to his performative “nutmegs” — deliberate crossover dribble moves to disorient his defenders. One such opponent who didn’t like the move was Portland Trail Blazers wing Trevor Ariza, as he didn’t take the dribble move too kindly and instantly […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant met and became friends over NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago when both youngsters played for Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge. Ever since that weekend in chilly Chicago, Young and Morant keep in touch almost every day, via Sarah K. Spencer […]