The Atlanta Hawks had a harsh lesson to come to terms with Trae Young, as they were essentially forced to trade him amid his low market value because he is turnover-prone and cannot play defense. Atlanta’s disappointing return for Young correlates to James Harden, as they play awfully similarly, possibly yielding the LA Clippers a comparable return and underwhelming interest for the former MVP.
Atlanta had a four-time All-Star, first option who led them to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2015, and the 2024-25 NBA assists champion. These are all superstar ranks, and who did they land?