Young was among several Hawks stars held out, signaling a cautious approach in exhibition play while Atlanta evaluated depth behind the elite guard.

Young navigates a new off-ball role with a retooled supporting cast, aiming to balance brilliance with team-wide ball movement. The season hinges on how well he thrives off the ball and how defenses adjust to the extended supporting cast.

Young’s dynamic offense is accented by Porziņģis’ spacing and scoring, potentially elevating his assist and point totals. Porziņģis’ health and role determine how often Young can attack off-ball and find teammates for easy buckets.

Young’s creator-heavy toolkit and KP-powered spacing create a dynamic, offense-first core for fantasy, with Jaylen Johnson and Dyson Daniels supplementing playmaking and shooting. The duo’s balance brings high ceiling but defensive risk, especially in a crowded Hawks rotation.

<p>Young remains a premier facilitator with scoring prowess, and his 2030 fantasy profile hinges on managing turnovers while preserving assist volume and scoring efficiency.</p><p>As turnover burden has historically dampened nine-cat value, future improvements in control could elevate his dynasty ceiling even further.</p>