This is part of why trade packages for players like De'Aaron Fox are typically built around draft picks. The idea is that the team landing the star improves now, and then the team giving that player away reaps the benefits later.

All-Star reserves were announced tonight and Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was not among the ones who were selected. Young is the league leader

On Thursday, Darius Garland, Cade Cunningham, Damian Lillard and Tyler Herro were named the four Eastern Conference guard reserves. Instantly, fans and analysts alike were critical of the coaches for snubbing Young. The Hawks guard himself expressed his displeasure.

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young sent a strong message over social media on Thursday after getting snubbed for this year's NBA All-Star Game.

Atlanta guard Trae Young doesn’t view not getting picked for the All-Star Game as getting snubbed. He has a new word. “It’s getting ‘Traed’ at this point,” he wrote on social media. READ: NBA: Victor Wembanyama among six first-time All-Star selections Young,

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young doesn't view not getting picked for the NBA All-Star Game as getting snubbed. He has a new word.

Trae Young might be the most disrespected athlete in the NBA, and every year, it gets a little more mind-boggling. The All-Star reserves were announced yesterday, with the Hawks point guard being one of the more notable snubs.