Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal
The Hawks acquired Murray at the cost of three first-round picks. With that in mind, it’s worth asking whether they’re getting comparable value back here.
In other words: is Cameron Johnson worth a first-round pick? We think so. Johnson is one of the very best floor spacers in the NBA, and he’s a competent defensive wing as well.
That skillset would make him an ideal teammate for Trae Young. Young has struggled to split playmaking duties with Murray.
This deal has the Hawks getting back to their heliocentric brand of basketball, with a new, elite floor spacer to help.
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Meanwhile, it also helps them make up some of the draft capital that they gave up in their first Murray deal. All told this is a sensible way to move on from their new point guard.
If they regret acquiring him in the first place, that is.
