The answer is finally in: The Atlanta Hawks did not trade for Markelle Fultz, and he was instead sent to the Orlando Magic for Jonathan Simmons, a top 20 protected first round pick and a second-round pick.
When the Hawks and Magic were rumored to be in the running for the eminently talented but mysteriously injured and poorly handled point guard, this writer couldn’t help but smile.
If the Hawks are truly trying to emulate the famed “Process” era the 76ers made famous, then a trade for a distressed former #1 overall pick would fit the bill perfectly.