Atlanta Hawks Receive: G Jrue Holiday
Phoenix Suns Receive: C Clint Capela, F De’Andre Hunter
Milwaukee Bucks Receive: C Deandre Ayton
If you know one thing about Trae Young, it’s probably that he’s one of the best offensive players in the NBA. If you know another thing about him, it’s probably that he’s one of the worst defensive players in the NBA.
The Hawks could use an elite defensive guard to put alongside Young. That’s exactly what they’re getting here. Jrue Holiday is one of the best point of attack defenders in the NBA. He’d offset Young’s limitations on that end of the floor, while still providing plenty of value on offense.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns get a cheaper replacement in Capela and a useful wing in the young Deandre Hunter. He hasn’t quite met expectations in the league so far. He was supposed to be a perimeter stopper, but advanced metrics suggest otherwise. It would still be interesting to see him in a situation where he’s not covering for Trae Young.
Of all Ayton’s potential landing spots this summer, Milwaukee is not a likely one. His fit with Antetokounmpo would certainly require some adjustments, and the Milwaukee Bucks would have to part with a core piece to acquire him.
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On the other hand, if they’re curious enough, they just might be willing to do so to see what it looks like. It could be the most physically imposing frontcourt in the National Basketball Association.
