Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Josh Green, 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: F/C Onyeka Okongwu
Of course, this wouldn’t be the most significant trade these two sides have had in recent history – far from it.
On draft night, the Hawks traded the rights to draft Luka Doncic to the Mavericks in exchange for the rights to draft Trae Young, and a future first-round pick. These two organizations will be forever linked as a result.
Who won the trade? Well, the consensus says that the Mavericks did. At the same time, the Hawks used that future first to acquire De’Andre Hunter.
They got two quality players for the price of one, even if Doncic has surpassed Young.
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More broadly, these teams are in a similar position. Both fell short of expectations this year. Meanwhile, both teams are left wondering how to maximize a heliocentric ball handler like Doncic or Young.
Would acquiring Okongwu help the Mavs?