Pacers Trade For Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter In Bold Scenario

De'Andre Hunter, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Trade Rumors
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Hunter, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Trade Rumors
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Atlanta Hawks Receive: F/C Daniel Theis, G T.J. McConnell, 2024 First-Round Pick (Top 5 Protected – IND) 
Indiana Pacers Receive: F De’Andre Hunter 

Of course, different teams will have different appetites for spending. That’s a key factor in this equation as well. 

Owners are also more willing to spend on serious contenders. In a sense, it’s like any fiscal decision. Would you pay top dollar for a suboptimal product? 

Neither would an NBA owner. Some owners are hesitant to dip into the luxury tax regardless. Almost none are willing to do it for a non-contender.

Meanwhile, the Hawks are about to pay big for a team that doesn’t look championship-caliber. The front office is under a mandate to get under the luxury tax threshold.

NBA TRADES, NEWS & RUMORS: De’Andre Hunter, Indiana Pacers & Atlanta Hawks Updates

Not only are the Hawks trying to shed salary, but they also want to clear playing time for AJ Griffin. This would be a trade that accomplishes that.

Is this enough to entice them to move on from Hunter? 

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