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The Hawks aren’t rushing into extensions for Trae Young or Kristaps Porzingis, preferring to evaluate the roster’s chemistry before committing long-term, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Young admitted he was a little disappointed not to have a deal before the season but said he’s keeping the focus on winning. “I think it’s going to be great. I’m not worried about it,” Young said, via Youngmisuk. “As much as I wish it was, it’s not all in my hands and I can’t control everything. I just can only control the present. “And I know if we win, everybody eats. I understand what winning can do. If certain things don’t go my way as far as injuries, health and stuff that I can’t control, that may be the man above telling me there’s another plan for me. I’m focused on making sure all my guys, Quin (Snyder) included, get taken care of and succeed.” The Hawks got a boost Monday with Jalen Johnson (ankle), Porzingis (flu-like symptoms), and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) returning to action. But it wasn’t enough in a 128-123 loss to Chicago that dropped Atlanta to 1-3. Despite the start, Young likes the roster’s upside, especially with Porzingis in the mix. “I haven’t had a guy like him in the NBA,” Young said. “So I think you’ll be able to really see what different things that I can do with a guy that can pick and pop and spread the defense. Hopefully this year I get a lot more catch-and-shoot shots, something that a lot of people don’t think I can do.” The Magic have also stumbled early, losing their third straight on Monday. As Josh Robbins of The Athletic and Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel note, the question is whether Orlando can push the pace offensively while still maintaining its defensive identity. “I think you can do both,” Jalen Suggs said. “A lot of what we’re talking about and trying to put emphasis on is getting out, playing fast, getting good looks, crashing the offensive boards. “It just takes being very detailed and a concerted effort to then get back on defense after all that and sit down and get stops.” Hornets forward Brandon Miller is seeking a second opinion on his injured left shoulder, per Chris Haynes of NBA TV. Miller’s shoulder subluxation could require surgery depending on its severity. Charlotte and Miller are weighing all options before determining a timeline for the former No. 2 overall pick.
