Could Victor Wembanyama Lure Trae Young To The Spurs?
As the trade deadline inches closer the chatter around Atlanta Hawks grows louder about de jonte Murray’s availability the San Antonio Spurs have popped in the equation as a possible reunion landing spot for Murray however the hawk other star guard appears to have some growing discussion concerning
The Spurs a recent report from Matt Mo of Action Network detailed that although the Hawks may not have any strong desire to trade Trey young the All-Star guard reportedly would have interest in a move to the spur if the scenario present itself all of which unsurprisingly stems
From the opport to play alongside Victor wama who is already shown to be a very promising player in his rookie year that notion only further compounds with the ringers MBA Insider Kevin oconor writing that the Spurs should go after young instead of Murray coupled with his feeling that he can see young
Potentially pushing himself out of Atlanta due to not wanting to waste his prime years away young is currently in the second year with 5year $250 million designated rookie extension that has roughly $130 million remaining over the final 3 years of the contract includes a $ 48.9 million player option for the
Fifth year in the 2627 season meanwhile the production numbers from Young are not lacking one bit as he’s having another strong campaign he’s among the most productive players ranking eighth in scoring with 27.5 points and second with 10.9 assists only traing Pacers guard Tyrie hurn he’s also currently
Tied this season with maverick star Luca donic with 11 games with at least 30 points and 10 assists meanwhile he’s posted 25 double in his first 37 games played which is tied for six most this season so although the Hawks are faltering in the standings young is moving through another All-Star caliber
Season if that Trend continues with Atlanta it only be fair to assume that Trey will want out for a chance to compete for much more than the playoffs which is exactly where the Spurs could swoop in with the lore of playing alongside wiama in that scenario the Hawks could potentially recoup the
Massive package of draft picks that they gave up in the dejonte Murray trade that they did with the Spurs 18 months ago that deal saw the Hawks give up three first on draft picks and a pick swap in 2026 and although Murray has been productive that deal hasn’t helped the
Hawks move any further than playoff contention in the East the combination of wimba Yama and young could be the foundation for the Spur’s long-term future the two could grow together to build something special in San Antonio wiama has quickly shown that he’s a one-of A- kind Talent which Trey saw
Firsthand this week with his impressive performance with the 26. double double including five blocks against the Hawks now the writing isn’t on the wall just yet but with young already having reported interest in playing with wiama it could be a route that the Spurs explorer that adds a young star town to
Pair alongside their promising bigman
Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young reportedly would be interested in joining the San Antonio Spurs to play with Victor Wembanyama. Could it really happen?
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