Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

By contrast, the equation for the Hawks here is simple. They’re getting the best player in the deal. 

Davis should be a good fit, too. Having added Dejounte Murray last summer, the Hawks could use some spacing at the 5.

Davis may not be a knockdown shooter, but he does have a respectable three-pointer compared to the Hawks’ current big-man rotation. 

Speaking of which – the biggest loser in this deal may be Clint Capela. He and Davis won’t fit together. That’s perfectly fine. The Hawks should look to move Capela in a separate transaction. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers & Atlanta Hawks Updates

They’ll get value for him, too. Meanwhile, they’ll have a star trio of Davis, Murray, and Trae Young. All told, that ought to make the Hawks a better team next season. 

After all, they’re getting the best player in the trade.