Atlanta Hawks Receive: G Markelle Fultz, F/C Jonathan Isaac, 2023 First-Round Pick (ORL), 2023 First-Round Pick (CHI via ORL), 2025 First-Round Pick (ORL), 2027 First-Round Pick (ORL) 

Orlando Magic Receive: G Trae Young 

On the other hand, some people will reject that premise. They’ll say that being as competitive as possible is the goal. 

By that standard, the worst team in the league has the season’s worst outcome. Still, that seems too simple. There has to be some context here. 

Perhaps it depends on your team’s standard. For example, a young team may be satisfied with a first-round exit. For some teams, that would be a sign of progress. 

Just look at the Orlando Magic. If they made the playoffs next season, that would qualify as a successful season. That’s their current standard. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks & Orlando Magic Updates 

Would adding Young help them get there?