05-04-2023, 07:29 AM
Nick and Isaac threw an interesting trade idea on their podcast. THJ+Bullock+pick for Hunter and Capella.
Why for Atlanta:
1. They are expensive (170 mil for next season) with all their vet players under contract for two more seasons and they need to pay Okongwu, Bey and Murray next season. This move saves them money both short and long term.
2. They get another quality pick and relatively cheap player in 2023, if the pick is #10 in 2023
3. Clears spot for Okongwu
4. They need shooting and both THJ and Bullock sort of provide that (if one looks at it positively)
On the other hand THJ and Bullock are a downgrade from Hunter, especially on defense, which Atlanta really needs as much as they can have because Trae. The move doesn't really improve them from quality point of view, just from financial point of view. Unless of course they hit the number 10 pick.
Capella and Hunter cover two positions of need for Mavs.
Why for Atlanta:
1. They are expensive (170 mil for next season) with all their vet players under contract for two more seasons and they need to pay Okongwu, Bey and Murray next season. This move saves them money both short and long term.
2. They get another quality pick and relatively cheap player in 2023, if the pick is #10 in 2023
3. Clears spot for Okongwu
4. They need shooting and both THJ and Bullock sort of provide that (if one looks at it positively)
On the other hand THJ and Bullock are a downgrade from Hunter, especially on defense, which Atlanta really needs as much as they can have because Trae. The move doesn't really improve them from quality point of view, just from financial point of view. Unless of course they hit the number 10 pick.
Capella and Hunter cover two positions of need for Mavs.
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