Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal
Perhaps. Realistically, this depends on how much faith the Hawks have in Onyeka Onkongwu.
At times, he’s looked like a starting-caliber player. If the Hawks agree, Capela is expendable. Here, we’ve got the Hawks investing in Onkongwu.
What could they ask for besides their own draft capital back? That’s Atlanta’s main incentive here. They’re returning two of the first-round picks they sent to the Spurs in exchange for Dejounte Murray.
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On the other hand, with Onkongwu in tow, this deal could actually make the Hawks better.
Adding an elite floor spacer like McDermott could help them on a short-term basis if they’ve got Capela’s replacement lined up.
Should the Spurs send McDermott to Atlanta?