When you looked at Jalen Johnson’s trajectory when he was playing, what growth did you see in his game, and where could he ultimately be down the line? Trae Young: For Jalen, the sky’s the limit. I think it’s more about making sure he’s healthy and on the court. You can see what he can do. He can fly around, jump, and pass, and he’s gotten better at shooting. The ceiling is the sky. He has a big ceiling. He’s just got to be healthy and on the court.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Trae Young discussed Atlanta’s future. Reporting on Hawks free agents Caris LeVert and Clint Capela. Dyson Daniels’ DPOY case. Khris Middleton thinks the Wizards can make the playoffs next season. Thunder, Grizzlies, and more updates on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 11:02 AM
Story: Trae Young discussed Atlanta’s future. Reporting on Hawks free agents Caris LeVert and Clint Capela. Dyson Daniels’ DPOY case. Khris Middleton thinks the Wizards can make the playoffs next season. Thunder, Grizzlies, and more updates on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 11:02 AM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
NBA history for Trae Young in Hawks-Heat matchup ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 8:27 AM
NBA history for Trae Young in Hawks-Heat matchup ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 8:27 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Trae Young passed Wilt Chamberlain in assists last night for No. 85 in NBA history.
He also moved ahead of Hedo Turkoglu, Derek Fisher, Shane Battier and CJ Miles for No. 89 in three-pointers. – 3:46 AM
Trae Young passed Wilt Chamberlain in assists last night for No. 85 in NBA history.
He also moved ahead of Hedo Turkoglu, Derek Fisher, Shane Battier and CJ Miles for No. 89 in three-pointers. – 3:46 AM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Hawks fall to Heat despite historic night from Trae Young ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 11:28 PM
Hawks fall to Heat despite historic night from Trae Young ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 11:28 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
1Q: Hawks 32, Heat 22
Trae Young drove down low and then kicked out to Caris LeVert for a 3 with 2.3 seconds left in the quarter. The ball went halfway down then popped back out. – 8:07 PM
1Q: Hawks 32, Heat 22
Trae Young drove down low and then kicked out to Caris LeVert for a 3 with 2.3 seconds left in the quarter. The ball went halfway down then popped back out. – 8:07 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Hawks 32, Heat 22.
Heat shooting 8 of 23 (34.8 percent from the field and 2 of 9 (22.2 percent) on threes. Trae Young with 10 points and 4 assists for the Hawks. – 8:07 PM
End of first quarter: Hawks 32, Heat 22.
Heat shooting 8 of 23 (34.8 percent from the field and 2 of 9 (22.2 percent) on threes. Trae Young with 10 points and 4 assists for the Hawks. – 8:07 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
6:33, 1Q Caris LeVert has checked in. Trae Young heads to the bench – 7:54 PM
6:33, 1Q Caris LeVert has checked in. Trae Young heads to the bench – 7:54 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Andrew Wiggins opens the game on Trae Young, which is not surprising. – 7:42 PM
Andrew Wiggins opens the game on Trae Young, which is not surprising. – 7:42 PM
More on this storyline
Big picture for you as the leader after an active trade deadline, what do you see for the direction of the franchise where it is now and where it could be going? Trae Young: It’s hard to determine the future. I’m so stuck in the moment right now and focusing on what they wanted me to do this year by trying to build these young guys and give them confidence. I’m focused on that and not focusing on the end result. At the end of the day, focus on getting better every day and letting the results come as they go. -via HoopsHype / March 28, 2025
You have the possibility of doing an extension this summer. Have you thought about that at all and what it could be? Trae Young: Yeah. I’m still stuck in the moment right now and not really focusing on that right now. I know it’s going to come. People will be asking questions here. I’m just focusing on this team, building these young guys, and giving them confidence. At the end of the year, everything else will be discussed. -via HoopsHype / March 28, 2025
How has it been for you playing with Dyson Daniels, a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, in the backcourt? Trae Young: It’s been fun building a rapport with Dyson. He’s a great young player who’s a smart player. Our games are very mirrored, like opposite, in a long of ways, and I feel like that’s where we can help each other when we’re on the court with each other. I look forward to continuing to build with him because he’s got a bright future for sure. -via HoopsHype / March 28, 2025
What’s it been like being the leader on this team with young guys around you in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, and Zaccharie Risacher? Trae Young: It’s not new territory for me. People probably know that this isn’t the first time I’ve been a part of a team with young guys and where they wanted me to lead. I think this is really what they wanted me to do this year. Not focus on the wins and losses. It’s more about how I can bring the young guys along and build them up and build their confidence up as much as possible. -via HoopsHype / March 28, 2025
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Lauren L. Williams: For tomorrow’s Hawks vs. Hornets game: Questionable Caris LeVert (left middle finger sprain) Trae Young (left quad contusion) Out Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder surgery) Jalen Johnson (left shoulder surgery) Larry Nance Jr. (right medial femoral condyle fracture) -via Twitter @WilliamsLaurenL / March 11, 2025