Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

By contrast, Bamba and Capela may be able to play short bursts together. 

After all, Bamba spaces the floor. Offensively, those lineups ought to work. The question is whether either of the big men can guard the perimeter. 

Either way, there’s some value adding Bamba. The Hawks don’t currently have a floor spacing big man. Given Dejounte Murray’s shooting limitations, adding one would be a sensible move. 

Of course, that’s not their only reason for getting involved here. The Hawks are also landing a first-round pick and a swap.

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That makes up song of the ground they lost in draft capital when they acquired Murray. 

Should the Lakers send them that swap?