Dejounte Murray appears to be one of the more available players via trade in the NBA and at least part of that reasoning is because the Atlanta Hawks continue to find the idea of trade Trae Young as “unpalatable,” sources tell ESPN’s Zach Lowe.
Young signed a five-year, $215 million extension with the Hawks in 2021 and is signed through 25-26 with a player option for 26-27.
Because the Hawks owe future first round picks to the San Antonio Spurs as part of the 2022 trade for Murray, a complete rebuild initiated by trading away Young would be illogical.
Young guided the Hawks to the Conference Finals in 2021 and has continued to put up All-Star quality numbers, but there are lingering concerns about his liability on defense and efficiency numbers that put him below the superstar realm.
