Trae Young Says Hawks Trade Rumors ‘Could Be True, Could Be False’ Before Big Game

of Atlanta Hawks They were set to play a crucial NBA playoff game on the road against the Miami Heat on Monday night, and All-Star guard Trae Young was addressing trade rumors that have been a hot topic lately.

According to a report from The Ringer Monday, the Hawks’ front office has been given the “green light” to consider a trade for Young.

But before the game he was about to leave, it was all business for Young. A warm front on Monday night.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young shoots during the second half of their game against the Indiana Pacers March 25, 2023 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

“It could be fake, it could be true. You never know,” Young said, via The Athletic.

The young man added that rumors “always” come out. During TNT’s broadcast of the Hawks-Heat game, Young was told by the Hawks that the rumor was not true.

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Young has been a cornerstone for Atlanta since being drafted fifth overall out of Oklahoma. 2018 NBA Draftreaching two All-Star Games and making the 2021-22 All-NBA roster in his five years with the team.

But the 2022-23 season has created a bit of an upheaval for the Hawks if they can win one of those playoff games, despite finishing eighth in the East with a chance to play in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Head coach Nate McMillan He took over for Quin Snyder in February and was fired by the team. And friction between McMillan and Young was documented throughout the year, with some questioning whether Young had the right leadership qualities for the locker room.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, defends Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the second half of a game on March 11, 2023 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

Still, Young plans to stay in the moment and focus on what may or may not happen during the season.

“After the game, what happens if the game doesn’t go your way tonight? You just can’t focus on things like that. That messes up your head, and then you’re not ready to play. I, I don’t worry about that, I’ll let my game, after the season, whatever happens, that is, my focus. I’m on to the next job in hand. I can’t worry about the outside. Noise or whatever false rumors come out, or what’s true, whatever.

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But a playoff run by the Hawks in 2021 showed Young can carry the load offensively.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the second quarter against the Indiana Packers at State Farm Arena on March 25, 2023 in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports)

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Young signed a five-year, $215.2 million extension 2022-23 season.