When something isn’t working out, sometimes, it’s best to recognize it early on. Suppose you’re in a new relationship. She seems perfect. Suddenly, she issues an ultimatum. Either you stop reading NBA Analysis articles, or she’s leaving. You know what to do. 

Sometimes, NBA teams find themselves in the same situation. For example, if either the Atlanta Hawks or the Los Angeles Clippers get sent home in the first round of this year’s playoffs, they may have to make some major decisions.

Given that both the Clippers and Hawks are staring down 3-1 series deficits to their respective first-round opponent, it seems like all but a formality that both teams will be eliminated in short order.

After yet another disappointing season, it’s entirely possible that each of these teams could decide that it’s just not working out with what they have going on.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers & Atlanta Hawks Updates

The Clippers are limited in what they can do regarding substantial shakeups outside of moving one or both of their superstar wings. A hypothetical path they could take would be to trade one of their stars to balance things out more.

Could the Hawks decide to acquire Paul George from the Clippers?