All-Star point guard Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks headed in the 2021-22 NBA season with the goal of fully dominating the Eastern Conference and contending for the NBA championship title. The Hawks may be a young team, but their performance last season proved that they are ready to compete against the best teams in the league. As of now, the Hawks are tied with the New York Knicks, Miami Heat, and the Washington Wizards in the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 3-1 record.
Cam Reddish Trade Rumors
However, though Young is currently focused on improving his performance on both ends of the floor, some of his teammates have started to be mentioned in various trade speculations. One of the Hawks’ players who is recently involved in trade rumors is Cam Reddish. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rival executives are monitoring Reddish’s availability on the trade market.
“They always say he’s the most talented player on their roster, it’s just that he doesn’t always put it together,” one NBA executive said, “I’m not sure if he ever will. I like him. I think if he gets in the right situation, he could turn out to be a starting-level player because he can defend multiple positions and he can create any shot he wants."
Young's Reaction To Reddish Image
Since Scotto’s report surfaced, Reddish has started to be linked to several teams that are in dire need of improvement in terms of three-point shooting. Among the title contenders that are considered as potential suitors of Reddish on the trade market is the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, Young reacted to a photoshop image of Reddish wearing a Lakers’ jersey while standing beside LeBron James.
On Twitter, Young asked fans to "chill," which some people perceived as dismissing the idea that Reddish would be Laker before the 2022 NBA trade deadline.
Reddish A Great Addition To Lakers
Young may have only used one word, but it could assure fans that Reddish won’t be a Laker anytime soon. He may not be a front-office executive but as the face of the franchise, the Hawks would first inform him if they are planning to make a roster move. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Lakers really have an interest in acquiring Reddish before the 2022 NBA trade deadline.
The successful acquisition of Reddish, who is currently shooting 50.0 percent from beyond the arc, would help the Lakers address their need for elite three-point shooters around their "Big Three" of James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook.
Is Atlanta Wasting Reddish' Talent?
Reddish still has plenty of things that he needs to improve in his game, but most people would agree that he has the potential to become a legitimate superstar in the league. However, with the way that he’s being utilized in Atlanta, it might be best for Reddish if he gets traded somewhere else.
"It’s just a matter of his mental approach and getting to the right situation where they know how to get the most out of him," the league executive said.
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