Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

For the Hawks, this is about simplifying. This log jam between Capela and Onkongwu has gone on for too long.

Here, they’re flipping them both in exchange for one starting caliber big. 

Of course, they wouldn’t do a two-for-one swap. That’s why the Hawks are getting a first-round pick and two swaps here.

Given how much draft capital they gave up to acquire Dejounte Murray last summer, that’s paramount for them in this deal. 

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Finally, they’re getting off of John Collins here too. He’s been in trade rumors for years now. It would behoove the Hawks to finally make a decision on the young combo big. 

Should the Warriors take a risk on him?