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Trae Young’s Future in Atlanta Remains Unsettled Amid Extension Uncertainty

Young is eligible for a four-year, $229M extension, but Atlanta hasn’t offered it. The guard, owed $45.9M in 2025-26, can hit free agency in 2026. He averaged 24.2 points and an NBA-best 11.6 assists last season, yet the Hawks missed the playoffs. Atlanta’s front office retooled, but whether it’s a long-term marriage is unclear.