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Trae Young Rumors
Michael Porter Jr: Stephen Curry is the only one that's clearly a better shooter than me
Name the players in the league that can for sure shoot better than me? Michael Porter Jr: Stephen Curry—that’s the only one I’m giving like a clear “elite, can shoot better than me.” There’s dudes that are on the same level: I think Klay Thompson. KD, I think like... If I got in the gym, like Duncan Robinson—he probably can shoot with me. You know—Trae Young, Dame... But I think Steph is the only one that’s clearly a better shooter.
Much of his growth came from learning alongside none other than four-time NBA All-Star and 2025 NBA assist leader, Trae Young. "I feel like we established a connection during the year," Risacher said of his star teammate. "Honestly, it was great for me to play with him. Obviously, he's one of the best passers in the league. "I feel like I was lucky to start in the NBA, my rookie season with him by my side," the 20-year-old Frenchman continued. "Yeah, just a great guy outside the court, too. It's exciting to see him again in September."
ESPN insiders: Zion Williamson most likely star to request a trade
The next superstar to request a trade will be ...? 1. Zion Williamson: 10 votes 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 7 votes 3. LeBron James: 6 votes 4. Ja Morant: 1 vote 5. Trae Young: 1 vote There isn't a situation simmering this summer that seems as destined for midseason divorce as Jimmy Butler's strained marriage with the Miami Heat was last season. Williamson's stay in New Orleans might have been extended by the Pelicans' front office change, with Joe Dumars replacing David Griffin as the primary decision-maker. If Williamson can have a strong start to the season -- and avoid the injury bug that has plagued his career -- it's feasible that he could seek a fresh start instead of remaining with a New Orleans franchise that seems stuck in neutral. It has been radio silent since James, via his agent Rich Paul, attempted to rattle the Lakers' cages immediately after exercising his $52.6 million player option for this season. The all-time leading scorer and his camp understand just how complicated a trade involving him -- at his age, making that much money, with the contractual right to veto any deal -- would be.
Addendum from me: I'm told that the Hawks are eager to see more of Young alongside versatile swingman Jalen Johnson — who was limited to 36 games last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury — as they make determinations about their big-picture future.
Michael Porter Jr. on Trae Young: 'He's the best player in the world at that size'
"Trae's been one of my best friends ever since we were young. We played AAU together. We won a Peach Jam EYBL Championship together. And now, to see him doing what he's doing in the league is amazing." "We were talking about it at the end of our workout—it's just crazy to think, like..." "...he's the best player in the world at that size. Like, at that height and that weight, you know, he's the best in the world. And that's kind of crazy, you know? Who would have thought, when we were coming up, that he would be in the position he's in now?" "So, I'm proud of him. We're going to continue to get this good work in throughout the couple weeks that I'm out here." "But yeah, man—I'm proud of my boy."
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Michael Scotto: Just In: The San Antonio Spurs are hiring Tim Martin as an assistant coach, league sources told @hoopshype. Martin has trained with several NBA stars, including Victor Wembanyama, Tyrese Maxey, Trae Young, and others. pic.x.com/7avOeAyN5c
NBA on ESPN: "I think this is going to be a slow play as far as where both sides are going to go." @BobbyMarks42 breaks down why the Hawks and Trae Young may be taking some time to reach an agreement on an extension 👀
"I think this is going to be a slow play as far as where both sides are going to go."@BobbyMarks42 breaks down why the Hawks and Trae Young may be taking some time to reach an agreement on an extension 👀 pic.twitter.com/FLy4kd3nAr
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 11, 2025
No plans for Trae Young, Atlanta to engage in extension talks this summer
After Luka Doncic inked his three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers, followed by De'Aaron Fox landing his own four-year, $229 million extension with San Antonio, leaguewide curiosity naturally shifted to another prominent point guard: Atlanta's Trae Young. Unlike Dončić and Fox, after all, Young did not have to wait until early August to become eligible for a contract extension. He's been able to sign a new deal with the Hawks since July 6.. Yet league sources tell me there are no plans for Young and the Hawks to engage in extension talks this summer. This, though, does not necessarily come as a surprise.
Sources say Young's side has actually been resigned for some time to the prospect of seeing out the final guaranteed year on his current contract rather than securing an extension, like his current contract, worth in excess of $200 million. He'd then have to make a decision about his $49 million player option for 2026-27. There was a time, sources say, when Young's camp viewed him as an optimal potential playmaking partner for Victor Wembanyama. He has since moved to CAA but was repped at the time by Rich Paul, who appeared determined to place one of the All-Star guards then on the Klutch Sports roster — Young, Fox or Darius Garland — alongside Wembanyama.
Let's, however, be clear: No one is suggesting that Young is actively pushing to get out of Atlanta. The Hawks have surrounded Young with numerous two-way wings and a new pick-and-pop partner thanks to their recent trade to acquire Kristaps Porziņģis. He's never really played with a scoring forward of Porziņģis' caliber.
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I'm told another reason for Atlanta and Young's mutual optimism about next season: The strong relationship that the 26-year-old has forged with Quin Snyder. The Hawks' head coach sang Young's praises for his growing voice as a leader and heightened defensive efforts when I made a trip to Atlanta in March. There's real synergy between coach and point guard.
Trae Young disappointed Hawks have not offered extension yet?
Oh No He Didn't: Marc Spears on a Trae extension: "What I'm hearing now at this point...I think he's disappointed that it hasn't come, it hasn't been offered"
Marc Spears on a Trae extension: "What I'm hearing now at this point...I think he's disappointed that it hasn't come, it hasn't been offered" pic.twitter.com/zJ0IrmOvKs
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) August 5, 2025
Trae Young on Iman Shumpert: 'What I did to him on the court when we played you’d think he’d have more respect when my name gets brought up'
Trae Young: That’s why I let them live… what I did to him on the court when we played you’d think he’d have more respect when my name gets brought up! I could keep going… 🤣no hate this way tho // Bad breakdown of basketball. The people that talk about Trae wouldn’t survive if they were his size.
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