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Hawks offseason primer: Will Atlanta trade Trae Young, Dejounte Murray? | Sporting News
After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021, the Atlanta Hawks are stuck in arguably the worst position in the NBA — not good enough to contend for a championship but not bad enough to secure a top-five pick in the draft.
Atlanta’s front office will have their hands full this offseason. There are some tough decisions on the horizon as they look to put the organization in the best position possible going forward.
Their upcoming free-agent class is not of much concern, with Saddiq Bey and Garrison Mathews highlighting the small bunch. The lack of draft capital over the next four seasons was not expected to become a problem, but the pairing of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray hasn’t lived up to expectations, with the Hawks posting records of 36-46 and 41-41 in the tandem’s two seasons together. While the Hawks have their first-round pick this year, the San Antonio Spurs own Atlanta’s 2025 first-rounder and 2027 first-rounder along with a swap in 2026 due to the Murray trade.
If the front office decides to give up on this current iteration of the team, other franchises would waste no time picking up the phone in hopes of trading for Young or Murray. Both players would draw significant interest from rival front offices.
Should the Hawks part ways with Dejounte Murray?
Murray has three more guaranteed years remaining on his contract as well as a $31,619,506 player option for the 2027-28 season. However, it seems unlikely that Murray will remain in Atlanta for the duration of his deal. Murray’s lack of individual production has been frustrating for him and the franchise, especially considering the Hawks gave up three first-round picks and a pick swap for the one-time All-Star. He has averaged 21.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds on 46.2% shooting from the field and 35.5% from 3-point range in Atlanta.
A reunion with the Spurs is not out of the equation, especially with San Antonio’s rebuild being expedited by generational talent Victor Wembanyama. Head coach Gregg Popovich is in desperate need of a playmaking point guard who can also act as a No. 2 offensive option behind Wemby. Murray fits this mold despite his numbers dipping with the Hawks, as he averaged 9.2 assists in his last year in San Antonio. The French center has yet to scratch the surface of his potential at 20 years old, but Murray could certainly speed up the process through his familiarity with the Spurs’ system.
Murray understands the Spurs’ style of play so he could contribute right away, unlike other potential targets who would need an adjustment period. A package centered around Atlanta regaining some of their draft capital could be a win for both sides. It’s worth noting that the Spurs were reportedly interested in reacquiring Murray prior to this year’s NBA trade deadline.
“Dejounte Murray is trade eligible starting today…One team that has a level of exploratory interest I’m told, is his former team, the San Antonio Spurs.”@ShamsCharania on Dejounte Murray’s current situation.
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— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) January 9, 2024
Another intriguing destination for Murray is the Orlando Magic, who are in an intense first-round battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their backcourt is sufficient in the depth department with Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, and Anthony Black (plus impending free agent Markelle Fultz), but it lacks serious star power. Murray has the potential to push them over the hump and make them a true contender in the East alongside the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. Would Orlando be willing to part with Black and cap filler to bring in Murray?
Has Trae Young played his final game with the Hawks?
It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that Young may have played his final game in a Hawks uniform, but their downward spiral in recent years makes it impossible to ignore. His play has remained relatively consistent, with his playmaking improving in each of his six seasons. This season, he averaged a career-high 10.8 assists to go along with 25.7 points. The reality is the team stands no chance against the NBA’s powerhouses with Young and Murray as the top options.
With that said, at 25 years old, it’s not too late to build around the former No. 5 overall pick. Finding gems in upcoming draft classes with acquired picks is the key if they choose to keep Young.
Alternatively, if the Hawks decide to part ways with Young, teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are always looking to make an offseason splash. Los Angeles is running out of time with LeBron James and Anthony Davis as their centerpieces, with James turning 40 years old at the end of this year. Inconsistencies in their guard pairing of D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves have been their biggest issue in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Acquiring Young would solidify their Big Three as one the best in the Western Conference, perhaps allowing them to challenge the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Meanwhile, Young meshes with the Pelicans’ time frame to near perfection. Their core of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III are all between the ages of 23–26. Young and Williamson would form a nice one-two punch, with Young being able to carry the load if Williamson is sidelined (as he has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his time in the league).
The option of trading both star guards is also on the table if Atlanta wishes to start fresh and rebuild from the ground up, but re-acquiring their picks is a must if that route is their preferred choice.
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Fire at Chamblee apartment complex displaces more than 75 residents, closes businesses
A fire at a Chamblee apartment and retail complex displaced more than 75 people and caused a partial roof collapse, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.
Fire crews responded around 4:37 p.m. Sunday to the Windsor Parkview Apartments along Peachtree Boulevard after reports of a fire on the roof.
DeKalb County Fire Rescue said that crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the roof and immediately began evacuating people from the building.
Officials said the fire quickly spread across a portion of the roof, leading to a partial collapse.
Thankfully, firefighters said most of the damage appeared to be confined to the roof area.
Many of the people living at the complex spent Monday waiting for answers about when they may be allowed back inside. Some told CBS News Atlanta they were especially worried about pets and belongings left behind during the evacuation.
“We didn’t have to evacuate, as we were both already out of the house for Mother’s Day stuff. But we still have all of our stuff up in the apartment, and we have two cats that are up there, and we’re trying to figure out what exactly the plan is to get all that out of there,” said resident Thomas Wheeler. Hours later, Wheeler and his girlfriend were reunited with their cats.
Others said the uncertainty following the fire has been frustrating.
“There’s just a lot of people around with not a ton of information. The red cross was here. We got to interact with them. It was really a great experience at the Red Cross,” said resident Macy Trego.
The fire also impacted businesses located beneath the apartments.
Some workers told CBS News Atlanta they still do not know when they may be able to return to work.
“I’ve gotta get paid. Rent is high right now,” said Jeremy Snyder, who works at one of the businesses below the apartments.
Windsor Communities released a statement Monday saying it is working with the Red Cross to help displaced tenants.
“We are deeply saddened by yesterday’s fire at Windsor Parkview Apartments, and our immediate focus is on supporting the residents and families impacted by this incident,” a Windsor Communities spokesperson said. “We are grateful to the first responders and local agencies whose swift actions helped ensure residents were safely evacuated and cared for during a very difficult situation.”
The company also said it is maintaining communication with people impacted by the fire while investigators continue working to determine the cause.
Fire officials said the fire may have started from an air conditioning unit on the roof, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
Windsor Parkview opened in 2021 as part of Chamblee’s redevelopment efforts along the Peachtree Boulevard corridor. CBS News Atlanta has also reached out to the City of Chamblee for additional information about the development’s role in the city’s broader revitalization plans.
Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta sewer work to close part of 10th Street
ATLANTA – Drivers in Midtown Atlanta should prepare for traffic changes this week as a new roadwork project begins along 10th Street.
What we know:
The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management said part of 10th Street will close starting Wednesday for sewer repairs.
The construction will impact the eastbound lane between Charles Allen Drive and Monroe Drive.
Officials said the repair project is expected to continue for about four weeks.
Crews will work overnight on weekdays from 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. Construction activity will continue around the clock on weekends until the project is complete.
What you can do:
Motorists traveling through Midtown are encouraged to plan ahead and expect delays in the area during the closure.
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Three Biggest Questions Facing the Atlanta Hawks Following the NBA Draft Lottery Results
The 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone, and while the results did not go the way that the Atlanta Hawks had hoped, landing at No. 8 overall, but they are still getting a top-eight pick in a deep draft when they are coming off a season in which they won 46 games and made the playoffs. Atlanta had hoped that having the most favorable selection from the Pelicans and Bucks would turn into a top-four pick, but they are going to get a chance to add to their young core with a high-level talent.
Now that the NBA Draft Lottery is over, what are some questions facing the Hawks?
1. Who could they take with the pick?
We will get into other scenarios later, but for this exercise, let’s just assume that the Hawks are going to stick at No. 8 and make a selection.
While the top four picks are likely going to be (in some order) AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson, the rest of the draft does not seem to be as certain.
There is a popular sentiment that the quarter of guards consisting of Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff, Kingston Flemings, and Mikel Brown Jr are going to be picks 5-8, but that is not as much of a certainity as the top four.
The Clippers are picking 5th, but they just made a big trade for Darius Garland. Brooklyn just took four guards in last year’s draft, and the Kings are always a wild card, though of these teams, they have the biggest need at guard and don’t seem likely to veer from that.
In the NBA, needs is usually ignored in the draft and the best player available is taken most of the time, but it will be interesting to see which players the Clippers, Nets, and Kings decide on.
If those teams do take three of those guards, the Hawks would have their choice of whoever is left over from that group or players such as Michigan center Aday Mara, Arizona guard Brayden Burries, or Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg.
2. Could the Hawks move up or down in the draft?
While I think as of right now that the most likely scenario is that the Hawks stay put at No. 8, they do have some interesting options to potentially move up or down depending on how things fall.
As I mentioned earlier, the Clippers just traded for Darius Garland and if the Hawks wanted to get ahead of the Kings and Nets to land the guard of their choice, they could try and put together an attractive package to try and make a trade with Los Angeles.
The Nets seem less likely to move down, but after taking four guards in last year’s draft, could they move down and try to target another position?
What about a trade down? If the Hawks had been at No. 7 or in the top four, I would say a trade down is unlikely, but at No. 8, there could be an opportunity there for Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh. Would Oklahoma City be interested in moving No. 12 and No. 17 for No. 8? That would give the Hawks three first round picks and if they like a player that could be in that range, that would be a possibility, though all of this is just hypothetical at the moment.
3. Do the Hawks attempt to move the No. 8 pick for an established star?
Saleh has been adamnat that the team is not one player away and that the Hawks wanted to add through the draft, but even in a draft as deep as this one, the odds of getting a star player at No. 8 are long.
It is tough to really gauge the trade market for this offseason right now, but the No. 8 pick is an attractive asset. Could the Hawks try to trade for Celtics star Jaylen Brown? Again, it is tough to know who else could be available this summer and I would bet against the Hawks moving this pick for a veteran player, but never say never in the NBA.
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