Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F/C John Collins, G/F Bogdan Bogdanovic, F/C Frank Kaminsky

Atlanta Hawks Receive: F/C Anthony Davis

On the subject of change, sometimes it’s best to make it before it’s necessary.

Anticipating problems is a skill. That’s as true in the NBA as it is in life in general. This summer, the Atlanta Hawks already took steps in a new direction.

The Hawks acquired Dejounte Murray in exchange for three first-round picks this summer. Much of their justification for that decision was likely rooted in Murray’s point-of-attack defense.

After all, his new backcourt mate Trae Young struggles mightily in that area.

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Murray’s presence will help. Still, beefing up their interior defense would go a step further towards offsetting Young’s limitations. Adding Anthony Davis certainly does that:

Is he worth the price the Hawks are paying here?