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Atlanta Hawks: One Potential Off-Season Trade With Each Team

ByDallin Duffy|
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Los Angeles Clippers/San Antonio Spurs

Overview:

The Clippers grab a veteran with some left in the tank, Hawks gain a young defensive stud by moving from the early to the late lottery, while the Spurs acquire two young players and move up a handful of spots.

Why Atlanta says yes:

We’ve already covered a few times why the Hawks should consider moving down in this draft, and doing so also picking up Lonnie Walker IV can be a great move.

Why Los Angeles says yes:

Rudy Gay‘s career has received a second wind in San Antonio and with just one season left on his deal, should be a solid rental for a contending team like the Clips.

Why San Antonio says yes:

It’s looking like the Spurs are finally heading towards a rebuild, and moving up into the top-five would really help kickstart that. Zubac and McGruder can be filler for now and potentially on the roster in the future.

Why Atlanta says no:

The Hawks only say no to this if they really like someone projected to go before the Spurs’ pick that’s currently 11th.

Why Los Angeles says no:

Ivica Zubac and Rodney McGruder both averaged over 15 minutes per game this season, taking them out of the rotation for just Gay would leave a hole.

Why San Antonio says no:

Lonnie Walker has proven to be a young stud when healthy, and the top of the draft isn’t so stacked that they need to move up to grab a talented player.