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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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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 12: Spencer Dinwiddie #8 of the Brooklyn Nets passes over the head of Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during an NBA basketball game on January 12, 2020 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Nets won 108-86. 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 License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) /

Brooklyn Nets

Overview:

Straight-up, one-for-one trades are growing in rarity in the modern NBA, which is understandable given the fact that every player has a different value. Here we see one go through, with the sharpshooting Kevin Huerter being flipped for center Jarrett Allen

Why Atlanta says yes:

With Trae Young set in stone in Atlanta’s future backcourt, the Hawks already have one three-point sniping guard who is iffy on D on the roster. Flipping Huerter for Allen allows the team to have maximum flexibility with their frontcourt, especially if they can move Dewayne Dedmon to the four.

Why Brooklyn says yes:

It’s clear DeAndre Jordan was signed as a favor to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving who want to play with their buddy. Moving Allen helps them pave the way for that to happen and they pick up Kevin Huerter, who can be Joe Harris‘ replacement.

Why Atlanta says no:

Allen creates a traffic jam at the center position, with Capela, Dedmon, Bruno Fernando all already on the team. Kevin Huerter also has great chemistry with Trae Young and John Collins and could be a great shooting bench piece for years to come.

Why Brooklyn says no:

Allen is a top-tier rebounder and rim-protector, which are harder to come across than three-point specialists.