Hawks Land Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

In a roundabout way, all the Hawks are doing here is upgrading at one position while downgrading at another. 

Gobert and Capela are similar. They’re both rim-protecting big men whose only major offensive function is as a pick-and-roll finisher. Gobert happens to be the upgraded model. 

By contrast, Anderson and Collins are both stretch fours. With that said, where Collins is hyper-athletic, Anderson is known as SlowMo for a reason. 

It’s worth the trade-off. Gobert remains the best rim protector in the NBA, and he’ll thrive alongside a pick-and-roll ball-handler like Young.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves & Atlanta Hawks Updates

This deal will make the Hawks a better team next season. 

Can we say the same for the Hornets? 

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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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