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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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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 28: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on in the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on February 28, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Milwaukee Bucks/Oklahoma City Thunder

Overview:

Another blockbuster that sees the Bucks pair Giannis Antetokounmpo with Chris Paul in an effort to get them both a ring. Atlanta is used primarily as a facilitator but gets some solid young players as well.

Why Atlanta says yes:

D.J Wilson has had his moments in low playtime while Donte DiVincenzo has looked like a flat out future star at times in Milwaukee. They move down to the late teens in the draft but pick up a 2nd rounder from Milwaukee and unprotect the pick they have from the Thunder which is currently lottery-protected in 2022.

Why Milwaukee says yes:

In what would be Giannis’ final year before hitting the open market, they go all-in and grab CP3. They should be able to find a ring-chasing wing for cheap to ill Middleton’s hole in the starting five, or they could trade Eric Bledsoe for one.

Why OKC says yes:

CP3 likely doesn’t have a future in OKC and anything they can get from him would be great. Here they get a massive haul including De’Andre Hunter and Khris Middleton, who could either be trade bait if they want to keep flipping or their future star player. He’s just 28.

Why Atlanta says no:

It’s a steep price for two good-not-great prospects and what will likely be two mid-first-rounders. They’re not doing this deal unless they’re not very confident in De’Andre Hunter moving forward.

Why Milwaukee says no:

Eric Bledsoe and George Hill make too much money to bring in another point guard, even if it is the “Point God.” Going all all-in on someone with injury history and a lackluster playoff resume is risky as well.

Why OKC says no:

Chris Paul has shown to still be an All-Star caliber player and if they want to contend for a title now rather than in a couple of years, the logical move is to keep him.