Though the Atlanta Hawks had one of the best offenses last season, when they got to the playoffs it was evident changes needed to be made. The head of the snake, Trae Young, needed not only another good ball handler to play beside him, but someone that could also make up for his defensive flaws in the backcourt.
Insert Dejounte Murray, who was traded from the San Antonio Spurs for three first-round picks. Murray, who was coming off his first All-Star selection in 2021-22, was deemed to be the player that would fit perfectly next to Young. Murray was a do-it-all point guard for the Spurs, scoring, rebounding, and finding his teammates for good looks.