“You never know” – Hawks’ Trae Young putting out MIXED SIGNALS on trade rumors

Trae Young's Focus on Playoffs Amidst Trade Rumors and Hawks' Eastern Conference Play-in Tournament

“You never know” – Hawks’ Trae Young putting out MIXED SIGNALS on trade rumors

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As the Atlanta Hawks gear up for their play-in tournament against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, star guard Trae Young is putting trade rumors aside and focusing on the task at hand. Young has been the subject of various trade rumors throughout the season, but he remains unfazed by the speculation surrounding his future with the franchise.

Despite the rumors, Young has continued to lead the Hawks on the court this season, averaging 26.2 points and 10.2 assists per game. As the Hawks prepare to take on the Heat in a crucial matchup, Young understands the importance of staying focused and not letting outside distractions impact his play.

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“It could be false, could be true, you never know,” Young said, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. “After the season, whatever happens, happens. I mean, I’m focused on the next task at hand. I can’t worry about the outside noise or whatever fake stories come out, or what’s true, whatever.”

“It’s hard – you can’t look at it,” Young said of the trade rumors. “Especially as the player in the moment, you can’t look at what’s gonna come on next year. After the game, if the game doesn’t go your way tonight, what’s gonna happen? Like, you can’t focus on things like that. That messes up your head and then you’re not ready to play so, me, I’m not worried about that. I’m gonna let my game play.”

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Hawks set to face Heat in Eastern Conference play-in tournament

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As the NBA playoffs approach, the Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for a crucial matchup against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament on Tuesday.

The Hawks finished the regular season with a 41-41 record, securing the eight seed in the Eastern Conference. The team will look to make a deep playoff run and potentially contend for a championship.

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However, the Hawks face a tough challenge in the play-in tournament, as they will have to win at least one game to secure their spot in the playoffs. The Heat, who finished the regular season with a 44-38 record, are a formidable opponent and will be looking to advance to the playoffs themselves.

The matchup between the Hawks and Heat is sure to be a thrilling one, with both teams fighting for their postseason lives. As the playoffs approach, the stakes only get higher, and it will be up to the Hawks to rise to the occasion and secure their spot in the postseason.

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