Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks

VIDEO: Trae Young posts message to Hawks fans

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Trae Young is introduced before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Credit: Mike Stobe

Credit: Mike Stobe

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Trae Young is introduced before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
June 22, 2018

After the Atlanta Hawks traded for guard Trae Young during the 2018 NBA Draft, Young posted a video message to his new fan base.

The Dallas Mavericks drafted Young fifth-overall Thursday, but traded the former Oklahoma guard to Atlanta for a 2019 first-round draft pick and Luka Doncic, the third-overall pick.

» Jeff Schultz: Hawks GM went out on a limb with trade

» Watch: GM Travis Schlenk explains draft decisions

“Can’t wait to get out to Atlanta and y’all get to meet me and I get to meet some of y’all,” Young said. “I’m so excited. See y’all in Atlanta.”

In his freshman year at Oklahoma, Young shot 42.2 percent from the field and averaged 27.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.7 steals.

Young later posted a photo of himself in his new Atlanta Hawks snapback on Instagram with the caption, "And my (New Era Cap) makes it official!! Excited to be apart of the ATLANTA HAWKS".

More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye had a career night in a 122-102 win over the Lakers, scoring a career-high 21 points and adding seven rebounds. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Credit: AP

Mo problems: Hawks collectively play together despite being shorthanded

The Hawks were down some of their top players, but Mouhamed Gueye and Dyson Daniels were more than enough in a 122-102 win over the Lakers.

Hawks down several vets, need young players to step up versus Lakers

Down several veterans, the Hawks' young roster will be tested as many players will have to find energy playing on the second night of back-to-back games.

Hawks start fast, but fall short against Raptors

The Hawks led by as any as 11 points with 5:44 to go in the third quarter, but the Raptors heated up and took home a 109-97 win.

The Latest

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye had a career night in a 122-102 win over the Lakers, scoring a career-high 21 points and adding seven rebounds. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Credit: AP

Mo problems: Hawks collectively play together despite being shorthanded

Hawks down several vets, need young players to step up versus Lakers

Hawks start fast, but fall short against Raptors

Featured

Passengers wait at a Delta check-in counter at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. It was the first day the Federal Aviation Administration cut flight capacity at airports during the government shutdown. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Prolonged shutdown could force 20% flight cuts, U.S. officials warn

The Federal Aviation Administration started reducing flights Friday at 40 major airports, which includes Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

With SNAP benefits in limbo, Atlanta residents step up to help

With SNAP benefits in limbo after a late-Friday Supreme Court decision, many metro Atlanta residents are putting their own money toward supporting those affected.

Study: Rents for low-wage Atlantans rose 9 times faster than for high earners

Rents for suburban workforce housing in the metro Atlanta region increased by almost 20%, while rents for luxury units increased by 2%, a study said.