The Atlanta Hawks have made plenty of big moves this summer to put themselves in a position to level up next season, and it all stems from the influence of Trae Young. The Hawks' superstar reportedly played a central role in helping recruit both Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard to Atlanta.
Neither Alexander-Walker and Kennard both come in as proven contributors who fill major needs for this roster. More importantly, they are being added at extremely team-friendly numbers. Kennard is set to earn $11 million this season, and Alexander-Walker’s three-year deal is manageable as well. For a team that desperately needed shooting, poise, and versatility off the bench, there may not have been a better pair to bring in than this one.