Trae Young Addresses Lack of Hawks Extension Amid Focus on Team's Postseason Hopes

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, eligible for a four-year, $229 million extension, admitted he's "close" to disappointment regarding the lack of a new deal as training camp begins. Speaking at media day on Monday, Young, who has two years left on his current five-year, $215 million contract (signed before 2022-23) with a player option for next season, insisted his primary focus is on the team's upcoming season and getting the Hawks back to the postseason. He averaged 24.2 points and a league-high 11.6 assists last season, earning his fourth All-Star nod, despite the Hawks finishing 40-42 and missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Young expressed excitement about the team's offseason additions, including Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard, stating, "I'm more happy about the team that we got going into this season."