Countdown to leave the team? It is rumored that Trae Yang s maximum salary renewal failed!

August 6th NBA reporter Mark Spears revealed the big news: Trae Young, the star of the Atlanta Hawks, was deeply disappointed that the team has not given a maximum salary contract renewal.

"The situation has developed to this point," Spears said bluntly in the report, "If he chooses to execute his existing contract and wait and see the free market next summer, I will not be surprised at all." This statement instantly pushed Trae Young to the forefront of the future of the Eagles.

Although the Hawks appointed Landry Saleh as the new general manager in April this year, management has not yet provided the team cornerstone with a huge contract he is eligible to sign - a four-year, $229 million maximum salary renewal.

Yang's current contract status and data performance:

Remaining contract: There are two years left in the current contract, and the salary is:

2024-25 season: 46 million US dollars

2025-26 season: 48.97 million US dollars (player option)

Free agent time point: You can become a full free agent as early as 2026.

Last season's performance (2023-24):

played 76 regular season games, averaging 36 minutes per game

Data: 24.2 points + 3.1 rebounds + 11.6 assists + 1.2 steals

Hit percentage: 41.1% (shooting), 34.0% (three-pointers), 87.5% (free throws)

Key points: 24.2 points per game, the lowest point in Trae Young in the past six seasons, and the first time since the rookie season has failed to reach 25+ per game. However, he averaged 11.6 assists per game and demonstrated his top organizational ability.

core of the dilemma: The silent eagle and the disappointed leader

Trey Young's disappointment is not difficult to understand. As the core of the team for many years, he led the Hawks to the Eastern Conference Finals and was selected as the All-Stars many times. In today's league environment where maximum salary contracts are frequently issued, players who are eligible for super maximum salary will usually be quickly locked by the parent team. The Eagle's silence undoubtedly conveys complex signals to Yang and the outside world.

Yang's scoring efficiency did decline last season, with his shooting percentage hitting a career low. The Hawks management may want to observe the running-in effect of his new player, or evaluate how far the team can go in the new season before deciding whether to receive a super maximum salary. However, this wait-and-see strategy also comes with huge risks: if handled improperly, it may seriously damage the relationship with the core players and even accelerate their departure.

Hawks have Bird rights for Trae Young and can offer a stronger contract than other teams. But if there is a crack in the trust between the two parties, no matter how much money it is, it will be difficult to keep people's hearts. Trae Young's future has become the biggest question mark hanging over the Hawks.