Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

Firstly, the Hawks won’t trade Young unless their hand is forced. Unfortunately, it might be.

Recently, rumors are suggesting that Young could be the next superstar to demand a trade. If those rumors have truth, the Hawks may be facing an inevitable blowup. 

In that event, this is as good as the Hawks can do. Obviously, they’re landing three first-round picks and two pick swaps. On the Hawks’ end, that’s the meat of this deal. 

It’s not the only component that counts. Jaden Hardy has flashed a little star potential. Meanwhile, Josh Green looks like a long-term starter if nothing else.

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If the Hawks need to move Young, this is the sort of future-focused package they need to target. It just may be their fate.