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HOOPS: Trae Young — Ready to Shine with the Atlanta Hawks

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Trae Young — Ready to Shine with the Atlanta Hawks

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As the 2025-26 NBA season is about to start, Trae Young seems to be feeling fresh and excited about the Atlanta Hawks' prospects. 

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Young is now entering his fourth year of his five-year, $215 million contract and has not been offered a four year, $229 million extension contract. However, Young is focused on the team's talent and making the team better rather than the contract negotiations.


Young's Stats and Achievement’s. 

As of the 2024-25 season Young has averaged:

24.2PPG ,11.6 APG (league leading), 1.2SPG.

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He’s now a 4x NBA All Star (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025) and he’s All-NBA Third Team (Selected for his outstanding performance)


What's New with the Hawks?

The Atlanta Hawks have made significant trades and changes during the offseason, adding talented players like:

Kristaps Porzingis — a forward averaging a whooping 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. 

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Known for his 41.2% three point shooting, at his size this is very impressive. 


Nickeil Alexander-Walker — 

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A guard acquired from the Wolves with 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.


Luke Kennard —A guard from the Clippers with 43.8% career three point shooting. 

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Trae Young's Thoughts. 

Young is very optimistic about the team's chances, saying, "I'm focused on this team. I'm focused on this team right now. I'm blessed. I got a great team going into the season, one that you can't really say I've had (before)." He's ready to lead the Hawks to the playoffs

most importantly might lead the to compete for a championship. 


Upcoming Schedule.

The Hawks are set to play against the Houston Rockets on October 7 and the Memphis Grizzlies on October 12 in the NBA preseason. With their new roster and Trae Young at the helm, the Hawks are expected to make a statement in the 2025-26 season. 

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