Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

They may not. It depends on how you view Onkeya Onkongwu. 

This young man has been waiting behind Clint Capela for years. With this deal, the Hawks give him the starting position. Onkongwu has flashed the potential to make good on it, too. 

Meanwhile, the Hawks could use Tim Hardaway Jr. This team needs to improve it’s floor spacing, and Hardaway Jr. is a lethal movement shooter. 

Still, this is mostly about the tenth overall pick for Atlanta. They could use it to select a player like Gradey Dick or Taylor Hendricks. They may be able to contribute immediately, and they’ll certainly improve this team’s future. 

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Isn’t that what the draft is all about?