Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal
Meanwhile, rumors swirl around the Hawks. It’s been suggested that this team could make bigger deals than this one this summer.
If they’re serious about moving Young, this is a no-brainer. The Hawks would be starting over. Flipping Hunter for a first-round pick is sensible in that event.
Still, even if they’re not, this could make sense. The Hawks lost a lot of draft capital by trading for Dejounte Murray. Recouping some could help them make another big trade down the road.
In the meantime, Kleber should be a useful rotation player here. The Hawks could use a solid defensive big who spaces the floor to compensate for Murray’s poor shooting. Kleber fits the description.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Hawks & Dallas Mavericks Updates
Even if losing him shouldn’t kill the Mavs’ playoff odds in 2023-24.