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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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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 10: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a play against the San Antonio Spurs at Pepsi Center on February 10, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) /

Denver Nuggets

Overview:

Denver finds a backup for Nikola Jokic and Atlanta grabs a wing for the future.

Why Atlanta says yes:

We’ve talked about Gary Harris‘ potential fit with the team already here, and giving up Dedmon might not be such a bad idea, especially if they believe in Bruno Fernando.

Why Denver says yes:

Dewayne Dedmon can replace Mason Plumlee who’s set to become an unrestricted free agent as Nikola Jokic’s backup at a similar cost. They can use the saved money from Gary Harris to find another star to bolster their depth.

Why Atlanta says no:

Dewayne Dedmon was just acquired to be a backup center now and into the future. He gets along with the young core and can be a solid vet for the young team. Gary Harris’ injury history is concerning as well.

Why Denver says no:

Dedmon is aging and his contract is bigger than his value on the court if he plays like he did for the Kings this year.