Nets Land Hawks’ Dejounte Murray In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

The Hawks are using similar logic here. They’re giving up something they’ve got a surplus of to land something they need more. 

Of course, the Hawks don’t have a reserve of primary playmakers. That would be absurd. How many playmakers can be “primary” on one team? 

Watching the Hawks this year, the answer seems to be one. This offense frequently devolves into a “your turn, my turn” attack. Young and Murray don’t seem to be a logical pairing. 

On paper, Bridges should compliment Young more. Sure, he’s one of the best 3-and-D wings in the NBA, but he’s also a strong secondary shot creator. That’s all a playmaker like Young needs. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Dejounte Murray, Brooklyn Nets & Atlanta Hawks Updates

If the Hawks make this trade, they’ll be running an experiment with a high probability of working. 

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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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