"The 27-year-old is in the midst of a down year, currently averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists on just 42% shooting and 31% from 3-point range. He's also dealt with injuries for most of this season- appearing in just 10 games so far. The drop in his statistical numbers could be impacted by injury or Young's desire to be traded after failing to reach a contract extension with Atlanta. It could even be a little bit of both."
"The Heat haven't had a true point guard in a very long time. Goran Dragic and Kyle Lowry, even at their best during their time in Miami, were both far from Young's abilities. As the reigning NBA assists leader, Young is a proven elite playmaker that any team would reap the benefits from. Having Young setting up Kel'el Ware and Bam Adebayo with pitch-perfect lob passes would be a delight to watch on a nightly basis."
Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are reportedly coordinating a trade ahead of the February 5 deadline. The 27-year-old is averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists while shooting 42% overall and 31% from three, and has appeared in just 10 games due to injuries this season. Last season he averaged 24.2 points and a league-high 11.6 assists across 76 games. Young remains an elite passer, a proven early-playoff riser, and a 2021 Eastern Conference Finals leader. The Miami Heat would gain a legitimate true point guard capable of creating for Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware.
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