Wild three-team trade idea sends Hawks' Trae Young to Nets

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Trae Young and his representatives are reportedly negotiating with the Atlanta Hawks to find the four-time All-Star a suitable trade fit. ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news about Young's rumored desire to depart Atlanta on Monday.

With that in mind, Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley proposed a three-team trade idea that would send Young to the Brooklyn Nets.

"The Nets have kicked around the idea of chasing star power before, and maybe they couldn't resist the dented-can discount they'd be getting on Young," wrote Buckley. "He clearly has his warts defensively, but he still perennially ranks among the league's most productive players on the offensive end."

The trade idea also involves the Pistons

As noted, Buckley's trade idea involves three teams: the Nets, Hawks, and Detroit Pistons.

Brooklyn Nets receive: Trae Young, 2028 first-round pick (top-five protected, via ATL, UTA, or CLE)

Atlanta Hawks receive: Tobias Harris, Ron Holland II, Jaden Ivey

Detroit Pistons receive: Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas, 2029 second-round pick (via CLE, from ATL)

There are numerous moving parts to this deal, but both the Hawks and Pistons would acquire players who help keep them as playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta is 15-13 without Young this season, who missed 22 games with a sprained right MCL.

Brooklyn loses two of their top scorers in Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas, but Young could be someone they build an improved roster around.