The Atlanta Hawks find themselves in a precarious situation, one that the Miami Heat could potentially exploit to their advantage.
Recently, Atlanta’s front office made the bold decision to dismantle their star backcourt, sending Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans in a trade. With Murray now gone, the question arises: could Trae Young be the next to go?
Bleacher Report has floated the idea of a blockbuster trade that could see Young land with the Heat.
“The Miami Heat don’t have any glaring positional weaknesses but should be exploring ways to upgrade or add depth alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo,” wrote Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. “After missing out on Damian Lillard last offseason, the Heat still need an All-Star caliber point guard, a role in which Young would excel.”
The Hawks recently hit the jackpot by securing the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, despite the odds not being in their favor. However, this wasn’t the kind of selection that would change the course of the franchise overnight.
When the Pelicans won the lottery to draft Zion Williamson, it immediately propelled them into championship conversations. The same cannot be said for Zaccharie Risacher. While Risacher is a promising young talent, he may not be enough to persuade the Hawks to keep Young if the right trade offer comes along.
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