Every NBA offseason brings with it a few of the best dramas. One such source of controversy this time around was the trade request of Damian Lillard. Amidst that, a recent move from a company with a market cap of $149.43 billion put the future of Trae Young under doubt.

The Atlanta Hawks star’s NBA future went up in the air after that latest incident. The speculation began on whether Trae would follow in Damian’s footsteps, with the new season quickly approaching.

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The Portland Trail Blazers‘ talisman requested a move away from his franchise to fulfill his personal ambitions. With the goal of winning a championship in his mind, Dame eyed the Miami Heat as his potential destination. The entire NBA indulged in the drama soon enough as voices in support of Lillard started to rise.

In the midst of this controversy, Nike recently put Trae’s Hawks jerseys on sale at one of their stores. With the merchandise being sold on clearance by the billion-dollar company, the fans raised questions about his future. Many even speculated that Nike potentially knew something that the NBA supporters did not.

The news went viral as the 24-year-old looked set to gear up for another season of basketball. The uncertainty over his time in Atalanta took precedence as the league prepared itself for yet another show business stunt.

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With the doubts gaining momentum, the question became apparent.

Would Young leave the Hawks?

The rumors about his possible departure from the franchise are still there. With a few of the big-market NBA teams looking to add him to their roster, the Hawks face a tough challenge.

Still, there are no reports regarding the 2-time All-Star himself demanding a trade away from his current team. This, to some extent, restores the peace within the organization as they remain hellbound to retain their star.

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It’s a possibility that Nike’s move was just a way of clearing out their old products. But at the same time, in the NBA business, no one can predict the future. That’s what makes the on and off-court happenings such exciting to follow.