If the Atlanta Hawks want to take the next step into a perennial postseason contender and even NBA Finals hopeful, they made need to shake things up once again.
And, on the heel of last offseason’s blockbuster trade for Dejounte Murray, the target is clear.
“If we operate under the assumption that the Atlanta Hawks are married to the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray duo, they can then justify chasing substantial upgrades at every other position,” wrote Dan Favale of Bleacher Report on May 20. “Jaylen Brown impacts the game at both ends unlike any other player on the roster.