Exemplary additions don’t always solve drama. The Atlanta Hawks are living in that situation. Their ace, Trae Young, was eligible to sign an extension, entering his final guaranteed year. There’s intrigue developing there on whether the franchise sees Young in their future. But they have more to think about. Notably, Kristaps Porzingis isn’t committing to his future yet.
Just traded from the Celtics, the Unicorn is entering the last year of his contract. He’s “happy” to be with the Hawks, playing with a promising roster. Still, he isn’t keen on putting pen to paper just yet. Porzingis wants to assess the situation and calmly make a decision about his NBA future.
“I know that’s an option. I wanna see how the year goes. I wanna show that I’m playing at a high level again, that I’m heal