Hawks Shopping Young Amidst Quadriceps Contusion; Questionable for Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is actively being shopped by the team and his agents, with the Washington Wizards emerging as the clear frontrunner for a trade. His significant contract ($45.9M this season, $48.9M player option next) and defensive shortcomings limit the market. Separately, Young is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to a right quadriceps contusion, seeking to end a five-game absence. If he misses another contest, Nickeil Alexander-Walker would likely remain in the starting lineup.