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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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ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 22: Delon Wright #55 of the Dallas Mavericks controls the ball during the first half of an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 22, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

Dallas Mavericks

Overview:

Dallas moves up at least ten draft spots by sending guard Delon Wright to the Hawks

Why Atlanta says yes:

Delon Wright’s defensive presence would make him an ideal backup to Trae Young while moving down 10-15 spots may not be such a bad thing in this draft.

Why Dallas says yes:

Atlanta’s pick can possibly be between 1-8, giving the Mavs a cheap rotational player that’ll come in handy when its time to give Luka Doncic max money. Delon Wright is a good player, but the trade would free up their backcourt that already houses Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Tim Hardaway Jr, J.J Barea (free agent), and Seth Curry.

Why Atlanta says no:

If they fall in love with a player that’ll be gone by the Mavs’ 18th pick, they may not want to turn him down for the 28-year-old Wright.

Why Dallas says no:

Delon Wright is a solid defender and no one in this years’ draft looks so good that you have to trade up for them.