The Latest Breaking News from Trae Young

This Hawk just seems to keep flying higher and higher.

Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk was wondering openly not long ago whether he made a mistake keeping last season’s roster mostly intact. He wasn’t the only one. Now, with the trade deadline looming, the Hawks have made a case that they can make another deep run with no major changes…

LaVine will certainly get his All-Star phone call on Feb. 3, when the reserves are named, but that will all be meaningless for the veteran if this roster doesn’t take advantage of the opportunity to do something special and make a push to be a contender.

Mark Medina: Kevin Durant will be the captain for the East All-Stars. Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina What's the buzz on Twitter? Brady Hawk @ BradyHawk305 Both 1 seeds have zero All Star starters Jimmy Butler could be a replacement for KD, but still ...

DeRozan was voted in as a backcourt starter, while Zach LaVine was edged out by Trae Young and will have to wait until the reserves are announced. The All-Star Game will be played Feb. 20 in Cleveland.

NBA defenders are rejoicing over a new rule change, but how long will the good times last?

Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid are shoo-ins, but which other stars should land on the East roster?

John Collins is growing increasingly frustrated with his role in Atlanta. If the Hawks decide to move on, where could he end up?