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The Wizards have emerged as the favorite to land Hawks star point guard Trae Young, with Washington reportedly at the top of the veteran’s list in trade talks.
Both sides seem motivated to get a deal done ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, with a move potentially coming sooner rather than later.
In a package involving Young, the Hawks are reportedly targeting veteran wing Corey Kispert as part of the return package, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
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The 26-year-old former Gonzaga star is averaging 9.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest in 19 games this season, on 49.6% shooting from the floor and 39.5% shooting from three.
Kispert has played in 311 games over his four-plus seasons with the Wizards, where he has both started and come off the bench. He’s averaged 10.9 points per game on 47.5% shooting across his career to-date.
It will likely take a substantial package for the Wizards to acquire Young, even with him set to become a free agent this offseason. If a deal gets done, expect Kispert to be a key piece of the trade.
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