Episode
Hawks Draft Mikel Brown Jr. for Young's Successor
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- May 11, 2026
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- 103
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Summary
The Atlanta Hawks, after trading Trae Young, hold the eighth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Seeking a high-upside point guard to replace Young, theyve run through CJ McCollum and Jalen Johnson, but fell short in the playoffs. NBA executives praised their move, and with elite point guard prospects available, Mikel Brown Junior, despite a back injury, is their top target to avoid future trades. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/996e5e43ff01c8c6