Should Rockets Trade For Trae Young If Hawks Guard Wants Out Of Atlanta?

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets are nonetheless within the early phases of their rebuild, however one present All-Star might expedite the method.

In keeping with Bleacher Report, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Younger might request a commerce if the workforce fails to be aggressive for the remainder of this season. 

The Hawks have fallen in need of expectations by means of the primary 32 video games. They’re presently eighth within the japanese convention with a 16-16 document following a 110-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night time.  

If the Hawks really feel the connection with their All-Star guard is unsalvageable, Atlanta could be looking for a hefty commerce package deal of first-round picks and younger gamers again in Younger’s alternate.

The Rockets are one among a handful of groups within the league who would be capable of match the Hawks’ asking worth. Houston has 4 first-round picks inside the subsequent two drafts and will construct a package deal round Jalen Inexperienced or Jabari Smith Jr.

Younger is below contract by means of the 2026-27 season however has an early possibility after the 2025-26 marketing campaign. Regardless of the expertise, common supervisor Rafael Stone must contemplate whether or not or not giving up invaluable belongings for Younger could be price having the guard for doubtlessly three brief seasons.

However at 24 years outdated, Younger could be a greater possibility for the Rockets’ future than reuniting with an aging James Harden. 

Since coming into the league in 2018, Younger has established himself as one of many high gamers at his place. He has averaged 25.3 factors on 44.0 p.c taking pictures from the sector and 35.5 p.c from behind the arc. 

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