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Hawks face concerns over frontcourt depth following Trae Young trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Hawks face concerns over frontcourt depth following Trae Young trade

Summary

The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with frontcourt depth issues after trading Trae Young. A torn ACL sidelined rookie Jenri Veesaar, leaving the team vulnerable against Eastern Conference rivals. The Hawks added Lu Dort, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Dyson Daniels to strengthen their defensive unit. The team aims to rely on internal improvements and may need to address its center position as the season progresses. Jalen Johnson is expected to play a key role as the team navigates these challenges.

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•Hawks traded Trae Young and face frontcourt depth concerns.
•Rookie Jenri Veesaar out for the season with a torn ACL.
•Luke Dort joins the Hawks, enhancing their defensive unit.
•Eastern Conference rivals, including Knicks and 76ers, appear stronger.
•Jalen Johnson is key to the Hawks' new direction for the season.

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Hawks Frontcourt Gap Remains Biggest Worry After Trae Young Trade

What they're saying

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The Hawks traded Trae Young and found a new direction, but a torn ACL and thin center depth leave Atlanta vulnerable against stronger Eastern Conference foes.
— Yahoo Sports

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