With reports linking the Atlanta Hawks to potential trade discussions involving the Washington Wizards and Trae Young, an uncomfortable but realistic question is starting to surface: should Atlanta be willing to attach assets just to move Young’s contract?

Young is still a four-time All-Star and one of the league’s most productive offensive guards, but he’s also carrying a maximum salary and a looming player option that complicates Atlanta’s long-term flexibility. If the Hawks are serious about resetting their cap sheet and avoiding the risk of Young opting in, would it make sense to compensate Washington for absorbing the money — especially if the return is largely financial relief?

From the Wizards’ side, taking on Young could boost relevance, ticket sales, and short-term intrigue during a rebuilding phase. But is that upside enough without draft compensation attached? And for Atlanta, is shedding the contract worth the cost if it accelerates a clearer rebuild or retool around the rest of the roster?

So where do you land on this?

Should the Atlanta Hawks be willing to include picks or young assets to move Trae Young’s deal to the Washington Wizards — or is that an overcorrection for a player still in his prime?

Curious to hear how fans view the risk-versus-reward on both sides.