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Even before the end of this season, the rumors for what fans can expect this summer have started to pile on. The center of attraction is none other than Dallas Mavericks’ superstar Luka Doncic. After the franchise’s shocking collapse, there is a strong belief the three-time All-NBA first-team guard’s time in Dallas has come to an end. Just days after the bombshell, another young sensation’s name has come up in the rumors.

In what was a shocker, news around Atlanta Hawks stars Trae Young sent the NBA world into a frenzy.

After Luka Doncic, Trae Young trade talks make headlines

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Doncic and Young have been connected ever since their names came up in the draft. A trade swap both sides won, it seems their future path might be aligned as well. After Doncic’s big news, Kevin O’Connor announced the latest buzz around Trae Young. According to the NBA reporter, the owners have given the ‘green light’ to the Hawks front office to consider trade talks for the master scorer.

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After the first-round elimination last season, the Hawks paired up the face of their franchise with two-way guard Dejounte Murray. It was an experiment Atlanta felt would lift them over the line. But results didn’t follow as they finished this season with an even 41-41 record. As one of the brightest young talents, Young has the potential to fetch some valuable role players in return.

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The 24-year-old is coming off yet another exceptional individual season averaging 26.2 points and 10.2 assists a game. His three-point shooting suffered heavily, but he was still the first choice for Atlanta. Only two seasons ago, he led the Hawks all the way to the ECF. Earning the nickname ‘Ice Trae’, the scoring phenom has turned into a superstar talent.

The offseason will be one to watch as some of the biggest names could find new homes. The initial lineup includes names like Trae Young, Luka Doncic, and even Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown. With the potential for a stacked summer, NBA fans are gearing up for some major dramatics.

NBA Twitter reacts to Trae Young trade talks

With another superstar generating trade buzz, NBA Twitter exploded. The timing of the news brought major shock the fans. One user said, “Right before the playoffs, this slips out? That?s wild.”?

Followers of the Atlanta Hawks backed their franchise’s decision with hopes that the blockbuster trade will back them better. One Twitter user said, “Stop making this a bad thing are you a fan of the logo or a fan of Trae Young? If it makes the team better anyone can go”?

Here are what other fans had to say about the shocking news:

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As rumors keep building up, the NBA could be in for a major change in the coming season.

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