Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal
Meanwhile, this is a no-brainer for the Hawks. They’re not going to maximize Okongwu as long as Capela is on the roster. Let’s be realistic about that.
These two non-shooters can’t share the floor, and Capela is a strong defensive anchor.
By contrast, the Hawks could use some wing depth. Green has shown plenty of potential as a Maverick. This is an energetic, athletic young wing who can get hot at times from long range.
Most importantly, the Hawks get a first-round pick here. They gave up three to surrender Dejounte Murray last summer.
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Making up some of those assets would be a prudent choice for this front office. At some point, they’ve got to make a decision.
