Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

After the summer they’ve had, the Hawks are firmly in win-now mode. By virtue of that fact, getting the best player in any deal is crucial to them. 

Here, they’re doing just that. In fact, Anunoby is one of the best 3-and-D wings in the NBA.

In that sense, he’s the perfect compliment to Young – his spacing complements him on offense, and he makes up for his defensive shortcomings to some extent. 

Meanwhile, the Hawks may not need Onkongwu either. Granted, plenty of their fans would have him usurp Clint Capella in the starting lineup. Fair, but for the sake of adding Anunoby, they ought to adjust their thinking. 

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Finally, the Hawks won’t miss Hunter – they’re landing Anunoby. Doing so while also landing a protected first-round pick is an outstanding decision for them – even if it’s coming at a might cost. 

Hopefully, they use that selection as well as possible.