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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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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 16: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings shoots during the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Sacramento Kings

Overview:

Atlanta grabs Buddy Hield who has been in trade rumors for a few years now by sending Huerter and swapping their firsts which would move the Kings up about eight spots and the Hawks down about eight.

Why Atlanta says yes:

Hield is a friend of fellow Oklahoma Sooner Trae Young and would give the Hawks a lethal shooting backcourt as Hield moves into his prime years.

Why Sacramento says yes:

Huerter is a younger, cheaper version of Hield that opens up the Kings’ books and the pick swap allows them to take a top-tier talent rather than a late-lottery guy.

Why Atlanta says no:

Hield is already 27 and an iffy defender at best. He’s also going be due $20 million or more per season until summer 2023.

Why Sacramento says no:

The draft doesn’t feature any game-changing talent in the top-five that won’t be there in the late-lottery. Huerter is as good as a three-point shooter as Hield but can’t score inside like him.