Trae Young Rumored To Be On Lakers' Radar

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Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks - Game Six
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 27: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after battling for a loose ball against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The rumors are flying.

Trae Young is a player who gets polarizing reactions from NBA fans. Although he is a very good point guard, some feel like he is always seeking fouls. Moreover, his shooting can sometimes be inconsistent. However, without him, the Atlanta Hawks are nothing. They would never have made the playoffs this season without him on the roster. He did his absolute best against the Boston Celtics, although it didn't work out as they were promptly eliminated. Having said that, Young continues to have a bright future ahead.

Interestingly, Trae Young was part of numerous trade rumors throughout the season. There was this belief that he wasn't happy to be in Atlanta anymore. However, he ended up staying with the team, much to the delight of fans. Now, the season is coming to an end which means free agency is almost here. Subsequently, we are getting a bunch of new rumors, involving the Los Angeles Lakers. This has made things even more interesting ahead of the July movement window.

Trae Young To L.A.?

Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics strips the ball from Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter of Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jovan Buha of The Athletic is the one reporting on these rumors. As he explained, the Lakers are thinking of making a trade that would make Trae Young their point guard. "For what it’s worth, Kyrie Irving and Trae Young, two All-Star-level point guards, were both sitting courtside in Los Angeles for the second time this postseason," Buha wrote. "Young, like James and Davis, is a Klutch client. The Lakers have had internal discussions about what a hypothetical trade offer for Young could look like this summer, according to multiple league sources not authorized to speak publicly."

Of course, the Lakers are always involved in these types of rumors. That is how every single offseason plays out. Although, this will definitely persuade Lakers fans to be excited about next season. Let us know what you think of a potential Trae Young trade, in the comments section below.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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