One NBA writer is proposing that the Los Angeles Clippers acquire Trae Young, Clint Capela and Saddiq Bey from the Atlanta Hawks in a massive blockbuster deal. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade between the Clippers and Hawks:
Los Angeles Clippers receive: Trae Young, Clint Capela and Saddiq Bey
Atlanta Hawks receive: Paul George, Terance Mann, Ivica Zubac and a 2029 first-round pick
“The Clippers have been eyeing James Harden throughout the offseason, but they’ve so far been unwilling to meet the Philadelphia 76ers’ asking price,” Buckley wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “They might be more comfortable parting with premium assets for Young, who is nearly a decade younger, arguably more dynamic and under contract for at least the next three seasons (early termination option in 2026-27).
“Plus, L.A. would upgrade at the center spot to the more athletic Capela and fetch a three-and-D wing in Bey. If Leonard stays healthy, this package plus the Clippers’ leftover depth could put this club right in the heart of the championship race.”
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An NBA executive who spoke with NBA Analysis Network doesn’t think Young will finish out his contract with the Hawks. Young signed a five-year, $215.2 million extension with Atlanta in August 2021.
Young averaged 26.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 10.2 assists last season for the Hawks. The two-time All-Star was ninth in the NBA in total points, 10th in points per game, first in total assists and second in assists per game.
Capela averaged 12.0 points and 11.0 rebounds last season for the Hawks in 65 games while shooting 65.3% from the field. He signed a two-year, $45.5 million extension with Atlanta in September 2021.
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Bey is the third key player the Clippers would acquire in this trade pitch. The 24-year-old averaged 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 77 games for the Detroit Pistons and Hawks last season while shooting 36.1% from 3.
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