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

By Dallin Duffy

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – JANUARY 28: Kyle Anderson #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during a game against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum on January 28, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis defeated Denver 104-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Memphis Grizzlies

Overview:

The Grizzlies gain a shooting guard that’s currently missing from their roster while the Hawks are compensated both now and in the future.

Why Atlanta says yes:

Kyle Anderson won’t fill Huerter’s shoes on offense but can be much better on the other end of the court. The 2022 first can, of course, be used when we get there in two years or be used as trade bait before then.

Why Memphis says yes:

The Grizz lack a true shooting guard on their young and talented roster. Huerter shot 38 percent from three in each of his first two seasons and would carry on that tradition in Memphis. They also save some money.

Why Atlanta says no:

Kevin Huerter gels well with the current roster, Kyle Anderson’s lack of three-point shooting makes him a questionable fit in Lloyd Pierce’s system.

Why Memphis says no:

Losing any unprotected pick is scary. Even though the Grizz project to be a playoff team then, injuries and other detriments could derail it and make the pick very valuable.