Hawks are taking the safe route with regards to a potential Giannis trade, a boring but sensible move
The Atlanta Hawks have an asset no team can match in Giannis trade talks with the 2026 first round pick swap between the Pelicans and Bucks, yet reportedly will not use it in a trade.
Jake Fischer reported that “[He’s] been told on more than one occasion since the season began – quite strongly – that the Hawks won't consider trading that draft pick” (subscription required).