Report reveals trade destinations that would be attractive to Trae Young

While the talk of the town in NBA circles is the draft, especially in Atlanta where the Hawks are ranked first, in a few days the club will immediately turn its attention to Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.

The news cycles surround Alex Sarr and his desire to play for the Wizards, what it means for the Hawks, and which candidate Atlanta prefers: Donovan Clingan or Zaccharie Risacher, if it’s not Sarr.

The NBA Draft is the first domino to fall, but it certainly isn’t the only one. The Hawks will be faced with a terribly difficult decision to trade either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray.

One media pundit described the idea that Young or Murray will be traded as lottery picks.

“They must make decisions at the same time with players already on their roster, especially Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, who appear destined to part ways in the not-too-distant future,” ESPN’s Jonathan Givony writes.

That leaves Landry Fields and his lieutenants scrambling for potential suitors, most of whom would theoretically be landing spots for both players. The Lakers, Spurs and Pelicans are the clubs most often linked to Young and Murray.

For the first time, we get information that the face of the franchise is apparently swallowing the pill that a trade is possible. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports and three trade destinations – Los Angeles, New Orleans and San Antonio – appeal to Trae Young.

“The Hawks are obviously expected to involve rival teams in trade scenarios for both Trae Young and Dejounte Murray this season. The Lakers, Pelicans and Spurs remain three destinations that could find Young attractive, league sources told Yahoo Sports,” Fischer wrote.

Earlier in the offseason, Trae Young told Hawks media he wants to be in Atlanta, but wants to win more. It was the first time he even hinted at the possibility of a trade. Now a report is emerging that he has even considered preferential landing spots.

This summer could mark the end of the Trae Young era in Atlanta.

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