"What's the lesson here? Well, it's simple. If you wait too long to trade a star that has some clear and real weaknesses, the rest of the league is going to catch up to the name of the game. But it's not necessarily the fact that Young is a flawed player that his trade value is so low right now. Sure, that's part of it. But the main reason why Young's trade value is so low is that he's due a big payday."
"Young can opt out of his contract after this season and has made it clear he wants an extension, one that the Hawks want no business paying. The problem for the Hawks is that this is the worst time to trade a player like Young. Not only does a team have to trade for Young on the risk that he may not pan out in their system, but they also have to make that gamble while paying him a sizable extension? That's a deal-breaker for many teams."
Atlanta's difficulty trading Trae Young stems mainly from his impending opt-out and demand for a large extension, which make him a risky and costly acquisition. Other teams require added incentives and may insist on assets like first-round picks to absorb his contract. Waiting too long to move on from a flawed star allows the league to adjust and reduces trade value. Miami faces a similar risk with Tyler Herro because his trade value is only marginally better, and delaying a decision could set the franchise back if his situation mirrors Young's.
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