Phoenix Suns Receive: G/F Bogdan Bogdanovic

Atlanta Hawks Receive: F Jae Crowder, G Landry Shamet

On the other hand, nobody makes an NBA trade without giving some value. The team sending you your desired player or asset will always want something in return. 

Just ask the Atlanta Hawks. This summer, they acquire Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs. That was a solid acquisition, but it came at a steep price. The Hawks sent three first-round picks to the Alamo. 

Of course, you’ve got to spend money to make money. Or, in the case of the NBA, you’ve got to spend draft picks to win championships.

Following the acquisition of Murray, the Hawks are firmly in win-now mode. Surrendering that much draft capital only to fail to make a deep playoff run will be viewed as nothing short of a disappointment. 

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Moreover, the Hawks should be in a prime position to do just that. On the other hand, this team could still stand to make upgrades. As it stands, they look good, but are probably short of a serious title contender heading into 2022-23. 

Does this deal get them closer to that echelon?