Atlanta reshapes around Trae Young by adding Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard, aiming to boost scoring, playmaking and floor spacing. Young remains the engine, and a tested Jalen Johnson pairing is on the horizon as Atlanta searches for a balanced, high-upside path in a wide-open East.

The Hawks project a more versatile, space-friendly offense with Porzingis and Kennard on the floor, while NAW provides creation and shooting. In a weaker conference, Atlanta eyes a top-four seed by 2026 if health and cohesion follow the plan, turning potential into a franchise-ready peak for Young and company.