Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal
The Hawks have a few incentives to do this deal.
Firstly, Beasley is a cleaner fit for Young. This is an off-ball player. Beasley will space the floor with his movement shooting while Young goes to work.
Should the Hawks return to heliocentric ball built around Young? Not on a long-term basis. This is a temporary measure until they’re able to land Young a more fitting co-star.
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With that in mind, this deal helps them accomplish that goal. This first-round pick isn’t any first-round pick. Coming from the aging Lakers, it’s especially valuable.
Throw in a versatile defender like Vanderbilt, and this is a fair return for the Hawks. It may be the best shot the Hawks can take.
