BREAKING: Hawks Zero In On Corey Kispert In Trae Young Deal Talks
I can confirm Atlanta is finalizing a deal to send Trae Young to Washington. Corey Kispert sits at the center of the talks. Multiple high level conversations today identified Kispert as a key piece on the move to the Hawks. Final terms are still being shaped, and a multi team structure remains possible. The headline is clear. Atlanta wants Kispert’s shooting, his age, and his contract value. Washington knows what that cost means.
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Why Kispert is the Hawks’ target
Kispert is a 6 foot 7 wing with real shooting gravity. He runs hard. He sprints off screens. He bends defenses without the ball in his hands. That is exactly what Atlanta needs if it resets its offense around balance and movement.
His profile checks every box for a team reshaping the spacing map. He is a high volume three point shooter with clean mechanics. He punishes short closeouts and can finish on straight line drives. He is also durable and reliable. Coaches trust him.
- Elite catch and shoot threat who relocates with purpose
- Size on the wing to guard up a spot
- Off ball feel that fits a read and react attack
- Team friendly contract and prime age window
The age piece matters. Kispert is in his mid 20s with room to add layers. The contract piece matters even more. His number is manageable, which helps Atlanta retool without sacrificing flexibility. That lets the Hawks stack shooters around their core and shop for length and defense on the margins.
Atlanta’s bet is simple. More shooting, more cuts, fewer stalls. Kispert is the trigger for that style.
How Kispert reshapes Atlanta’s floor
If Dejounte Murray stays, he can run the lead guard share in a motion heavy look. Kispert sets the width. Jalen Johnson slices through the middle. Bogdan Bogdanovic draws a top defender, then gives it back with slips and flares. The result is five out spacing and fast decisions. The ball finds the best shot, not just the biggest name.
Kispert thrives in second side actions. Give him a swing pass and a tilted defender, and he turns it into three points. He also screens well for a shooter. That little detail helps unlock Spain pick and roll wrinkles and ghost actions. It is not loud, but it wins possessions.
On defense, Kispert competes with size and positioning. He will not erase stars, but he plays the scheme and stays connected. That is enough when the offense hums.
Movement shooters lift the ceiling of role players around them. A corner shooter becomes a cutter. A cutter becomes a finisher. One skill fuels two more.
What Washington gains and loses
For the Wizards, this is the price of star power. Trae Young brings elite creation, deep pull up range, and pressure on the rim. He will lift the pick and roll game on day one. He will also need shooters around him to make it sing.
Losing Kispert hurts. He is one of Washington’s best spacers and a tone setter for pace. Without him, the front office must replace 30 feet of gravity. Kyle Kuzma becomes even more important as a stretch option. Jordan Poole will see cleaner catch and shoot chances, not just on ball reps. Deni Avdija’s slash and cut game should benefit from the attention Young draws.
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The Wizards can still get there. They will need to add a movement shooter or two and lean into lineups that run. Young works best when the lane is clear and the reads are simple. A steady rim runner helps. So does a corner shooter who never stops moving.
If Washington does not replace Kispert’s spacing, the offense will narrow. Teams will load up on Young and live with tough twos.
The contract and timeline angle
Kispert’s value is not just about the jumper. It is about cost control during his prime. That allows Atlanta to invest elsewhere. Wings who shoot, cut, and do not need 20 shots are the most portable stars. Kispert fits that mold. He will play 30 smart minutes without touching the ball for entire stretches, then bury two threes in a minute. That steadiness is currency for a team in transition.
Washington knows this too. Parting with a team friendly shooter is painful. The calculus shifts when the return is a franchise level guard. Young changes the ceiling and the visibility. He changes the locker room and the ticket line. The Wizards are choosing a timeline, and they are choosing speed.
The culture read
Kispert brings Gonzaga polish and pro habits. Atlanta wants more of that on the wing. He runs through the tape, practices hard, and plays within structure. Fans will see a worker, not a headline. In Washington, the mood will shift as Young arrives. He is a star who draws eyes and sets expectations. The Wizards will need to match that with shooting depth and defensive buy in. The moves that follow will tell us how serious both teams are.
Conclusion
The shape of the deal is still moving, but the message is set. Atlanta circled Corey Kispert for his shooting, his age, and his value. Washington is pushing in for Trae Young and the burst he brings. Two teams, two timelines, one swing. I am told the final framework is close. The next 24 hours will define the floor plan for both franchises, and Kispert sits on the blueprint. 🏀
