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Hawks have the weapons to slow down their former franchise star

The Hawks have three great perimeter defenders to match up with Trae Young as they face their former franchise star for the first time.

By Michael Kobrinsky · Soaring Down South

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:36 PM

Key Things to Know

Writer Michael Kobrinsky argues Atlanta has the defensive personnel to contain former star Trae Young.
The matchup marks the first time Young plays the Hawks since being traded to Washington.
Dyson Daniels presents a five-inch height advantage and strong steal numbers against Young.

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The Atlanta Hawks face former franchise star Trae Young and the Washington Wizards in Washington for the first time since trading him last season. Michael Kobrinsky writes that Atlanta possesses strong perimeter defenders capable of limiting Young and avoiding a breakout revenge performance.

Kobrinsky points to Dyson Daniels' height and reach, Nickeil Alexander-Walker's screen navigation, and Lu Dort's physical presence as key defensive options. Atlanta head coach Quin Snyder emphasized paint prevention as the Hawks aim to neutralize Young's playmaking and scoring.

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