Sources: Trae Young Could Be Next NBA Superstar to Request Trade

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young could be the next player to request a trade if the team doesn't make inroads come the playoffs, according to executives in attendance at the NBA's annual G League Winter showcase.

Young is competitive and wants to win big in this league. He has an early terminated option after the 26th season.

The chemistry that helped propel Atlanta to the Eastern Conference Finals two years ago has not been found. The Hawks lost to the Miami Heat in the playoffs last year. They are currently ninth in the Eastern Conference with a 16-16 record. The addition of Dejounte Murray was encouraged by Young.

Atlanta ownership has a new president who drafted Young. The Hawks' shape of the roster around Young will be watched closely. Young and Fields have a good relationship according to a source.

The hard part is executing what Fields has the green light to do. It is not clear if the organization can return a package that would make the team better.

DeRozan Could Ask Out This Summer

The Chicago Bulls are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and dealing with some issues. League sources tell Bleacher Report that if things don't improve this season, DeMar could be moved in the off-season.

He has one year left on his contract. Most high- caliber players don't want to play on an expired contract. You can ask for a new location or extend it. Chicago has a long way to go.

Clarkson and Jazz Engaged in Extension Talks

League sources tell Bleacher Report that the Utah Jazz guard and his representatives have begun contract extension talks.

The situation is fluid as both sides are working towards a resolution that will allow the 2020-21 Sixth Man of the Year to test free agency next summer when he would be one of the top guards on the market. He would have to decline his player option. He averages 20.1 points and 4.5 assists per game.

Christian Wood Available?

The Dallas Mavericks are said to be interested in Christian Wood. Dallas hasn't shown any indication that he's available for a trade, but some teams think he will soon.

The veteran, who is 27 years old, is playing on an expired contract. He would be eligible for an extension of four years. Wood petitioned for a bigger role after the fit in Dallas didn't go as well as he would have liked.

The Return of GP2

Gary Payton II is hoping to make his season debut next week, according to sources. The defensive stalwart had surgery in the summer.

Sources say the organization thought he would return to action a month earlier, but he took his time to heal. He's going to get his ring when the Trail Blazers play the Warriors.

Winslow to Undergo MRI

League sources tell Bleacher Report that Justise Winslow is going to get an ankle exam. He was helped off the court after landing on the foot of Kenrich Williams in the third quarter of the game.