Atlanta Hawks Receive: F David Nwaba, F Darius Bazley, G/F Sterling Brown, F/C Mike Muscala, F/C Marquese Chriss, 2023 First-Round Pick (LAC via OKC)
Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: F De’Andre Hunter
Moreover, moving all your draft capital before your team is ready to compete can be a bad decision. Consider the Atlanta Hawks a cautionary tale.
This summer, the Hawks moved three first-round picks in order to acquire Dejounte Murray. It was supposed to be the finishing touch on a contending squad. So far, it has not been.
At 19-21, they’ve been fairly underwhelming this season. It’s possible that this backcourt just doesn’t work together.
Murray’s poor floor spacing doesn’t complement Young when he’s got the ball.
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With that said, there’s still time for this team to turn it around. The season is young. For that matter, so is their backcourt. The Hawks are in no position to give up.
Does this deal do them any favors?