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Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

This trade would have little to do with basketball for the Hawks. Instead, it would have everything to do with off-court issues. 

There does seem to be some discord between Young and the organization. It’s been alleged that he’s not happy with head coach Nate McMillian. Moreover, it’s been said that the front office would like to see stronger leadership from Young. 

Perhaps they’d just like to see him gone instead. The proposition that Young would leave already will feel outrageous to some. It does feel like yesterday that he was only a rookie. It wasn’t. Meanwhile, life moves faster than it ever has before in the NBA. 

Just look at this summer’s Donovan Mitchell trade. Mitchell has been in the league for one season less than Young, and he managed to force his way out of Utah in exchange for four first-round picks.

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Given that the Jazz received some more than one interesting young player in addition to those picks, we’ve got the Hawks receiving an extra pick and two swaps – that feels fair. 

Is it fair to New York? 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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