Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks suddenly feels more uncertain than ever. According to recent reporting, the 26-year-old guard is disappointed with Atlanta’s silence on a possible contract extension. Young is eligible for a four-year, $229M deal, and with just two years left on his current contract — including a $48.9M player option for 2026-27 — it’s fair to say he expected talks to pick up this summer. So far? Nothing. While some stars like Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already received massive extensions, Young hasn’t gotten the same treatment. And it’s starting to show. Between cryptic tweets and subtle frustration, the message is clear: Young wants long-term security, and he’s earned it. On paper, his case is strong. He just averaged 24.2 points and led the league with 11.6 assists per game in the 2024-25 season. He ranked among the NBA’s best playmakers and posted his third career 20-10 season. But the Hawks, as a team, took another step back. They lost in the play-in tournament and
