Trae Young enters his fourth season with the Hawks on a $215 million deal, focusing on a revamped roster aiming to end their playoff drought.

Trae Young is entering his fourth season with the Atlanta Hawks on a $215 million contract, focusing on the team’s improved roster despite not signing a reported four-year, $229 million extension. The 27-year-old point guard, coming off a career-best season with 11.6 assists and 24.2 points per game, praised the team’s depth, including key additions like Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard, along with young players such as Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, and Onyeka Okongwu. Under new general manager Onsi Saleh, the Hawks aim to break their playoff drought since 2021 and emerge as a top contender in the Eastern Conference. Young, set to earn $46 million this season and holding a $48.9 million player option for 2026-27, remains committed to the present, emphasizing his focus on the team’s potential and readiness to contribute.