The Hawks hope to leave two important rotation players, but the future of the core of the backcourt is still confusing

According to HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, the Atlanta Hawks intend to leave two players whose contracts are about to expire. Scotto said that although Caris LeVert's net worth has improved significantly with his outstanding performance in the second half of last season, the Hawks still hope to keep him. In addition, the Hawks also hope to retain inside player Larry Nance Jr. However, Scotto also said that Clint Capela, who is also about to become a free agent, should join other teams this summer and he is unlikely to continue to play for the Hawks.

Since joining the Hawks, LeVere has made a total of 26 appearances, averaging 26.6 minutes per game, averaging 14.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks, and has 1 turnover and 2 fouls. His shooting percentage is 48.2%, three-point shooting percentage is 33.8%, and free throw shooting percentage is 72.2%. In the NBA regular season this season, Nans Jr. played 24 games in total due to injury, averaging 19.3 minutes per game, with averaging 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks. He also had 0.7 turnovers and 1.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 51.6%, his three-point shooting percentage was 44.7%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 69.2%. In the NBA regular season this season, Capela played a total of 55 games due to injuries in 82 games, including 41 games as the starter. His average playing time reached 21.4 minutes, with an average of 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.1 blocks, and 0.9 turnovers and 1.9 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 55.9% and a free throw percentage of 53.6%.

The Eagles hold LeVer's bird rights, which can also allow them to renew him in the case of super hats. Scott expects LeVere may receive a contract similar to his salary of $16.62 million this season, and as long as they offer this price, LeVere should continue to stay in the team. Nans Jr. has suffered from injuries this season, resulting in limited appearances, but he has shown relatively comprehensive personal abilities in his limited playing time. In addition, he can also play a decisive role in the locker room. However, Scotto believes that Nance may also attract the attention and interest of some other teams. As for Capela, he has lost the starting position in the second half of the season, and his position in the team is also declining. In this case, his departure is not an unexpected event.

However, the most difficult problem for the Hawks at the moment is not the contract issue of these three role players, but the renewal of the team's backcourt core Trae Young. Yang's contract has two years left to expire, and his contract in the 2026-27 season is still a player option. Yang's name has been constantly appearing in various trading rumors in recent times, which will also make us doubt his prospects in the team. The Hawks also need to make a decision this summer to see if they want to continue building the team with Young as the core of the team, or choose to send him away and change to a new way of building the team.