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Published 12/29/2022, 2:39 PM EST

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The 2022-23 season might get more exciting than the fans would’ve imagined. Well, at least for a certain fanbase. The rumor mill suggests that Atlanta Hawks might lose their biggest star before the trade deadline day of February 9th. The Hawks sit in the ninth position in their conference. With Trae Young consistently performing throughout the season, there is certainly something off with the side. The two-time NBA All-Star could look for a way out as one NBA team looks to make a deadly combination.

The Dallas Mavericks might look to snatch Young from the claws of the Hawks. And with Luka Doncic having the season of his life, the combination could be deadly.

Dallas Mavericks might just pick up Trae Young from the Hawks before deadline day

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The Mavericks are not in the best shape right now. Naturally, they are looking for options to strengthen their squad. Although Doncic is performing at unnaturally high standards, a player like Young would certainly be a blessing.

According to a recent report in Sports Illustrated, the Mavericks snatching the two-time All-Star seems a very viable option. The report suggests that in the recent climate of trade opportunities, Luka Doncic and Young would do wonders for the Dallas side.

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Back in the 2018 NBA draft, the Mavericks did draft Young before trading him off to the Hawks for Doncic. Safe to say, the Dallas side does have confidence in the Hawks superstar’s abilities.

The rumors of the Hawks superstar’s exit aren’t unfounded as well. According to a report from Chris Haynes of The Bleacher Report, the 24-year-old’s departure from the Hawks depends on their post-season performance. The report mentioned how the two-time All-Star has a “strong desire” to win the league. Additionally, his contract has an early termination option after the 2025-26 season. 

The contract years do not exactly matter as it is not unheard of to be traded before the contract runs out. The Mavericks also desire to strengthen their squad and this might just fit two pieces perfectly.

The Hawks could land in trouble if their superstar is not really excited about a future with the franchise. Moreover, Young has been consistent throughout the season.

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Young’s underrated 2022-23 season for the Atlanta Hawks

Although he’s not really up for MVP contention this year, the two-time All-Star hasn’t really stepped off the gas. The Hawks superstar averages 27.3 PPG for the season. 

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Additionally, the 24-year-old is also placed second in the league leaderboard for assists. He’s averaging 9.9 APG for the season. If he can improve his shooting, the Hawks will have a significantly better offense.

 

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Shankha Shuvra Das is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Economics and has extensive experience in freelance content creation, especially in the field of technology. Shankha's passion for covering the sport of basketball stems from his love for the NBA, which he has been following closely for several years now.
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