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[Jamaaliver]

I'm getting concerned...

Is this true toughness or is he just a petty bully with a short temper?

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[DirtybirdGA]

Probably both, he'll be in the headlines outside of his play.

[D21]

A bit concerned too, and at the same time:
- there are refs in these games, don't you be supposed to take a technical foul for this kind of behavior?
- he's under contract with ATL, nobody in the staff can call this guy and ask him to stop now before he starts to turn this franchise into a joke?

Asking a young guy to be humble when you're just the opposite of that right now...

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Will NBA Offseason's Riskiest Decisions Pay Off or Backfire?

Hawks Give Up Three 1st-Round Picks for Dejounte Murray



The Atlanta Hawks kicked off the first of three blockbuster trades by acquiring Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs for a 2023 first-round pick (top-16 protected, via Charlotte Hornets), 2025 and 2027 unprotected firsts, the right to swap 2026 firsts and veteran forward Danilo Gallinari.

Three first-round picks is a hefty amount, especially for a player who's made just one All-Star appearance and only has two years remaining on his contract.

Breaking this deal down, however, makes everything look more reasonable for Atlanta, especially since they only had to give up two of their own picks. Trae Young will still be under contract when those picks convey in 2025 and 2027, meaning Atlanta should at least be competitive no matter who else is on the roster.

Gallinari has unfortunately since torn his ACL, and he wasn't even a lock to stay on the Hawks roster had he stayed. Atlanta didn't have to give up any other players in the deal, so swapping a player who's now projected to miss the entire 2022-23 season for an All-Star guard in Murray is a huge upgrade.

Atlanta's offense took a nosedive when Young was on the bench last season (119.3 offensive rating with Young in the game compared to 109.4 when he sat). Murray is an excellent playmaker who can now buoy the team in these minutes.

The contract situation is tricky given that both sides will have to go to unrestricted free agency in 2024 to get Murray the max deal he'll almost certainly receive, but this still gives the Hawks two years to convince him to re-sign.

After winning just a single playoff game, Atlanta needed to make a splash this offseason and not just rely on its own young talent base. Trading Kevin Huerter in a deal for a 2024 protected first-round pick from the Sacramento Kings helped restock some trade ammo, and there's more talent around Young and Murray (John Collins, Clint Capela, De'Andre Hunter, Onyeka Okongwu, AJ Griffin) that can be used in future deals.

Pay Off or Backfire?: Pay off. The Hawks got exactly what they needed in Murray as a playmaker and wing defender without having to bleed their assets dry.

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Will NBA Offseason's Riskiest Decisions Pay Off or Backfire?

Hawks Give Up Three 1st-Round Picks for Dejounte Murray
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The contract situation is tricky given that both sides will have to go to unrestricted free agency in 2024 to get Murray the max deal he'll almost certainly receive, but this still gives the Hawks two years to convince him to re-sign.

After winning just a single playoff game, Atlanta needed to make a splash this offseason and not just rely on its own young talent base. Trading Kevin Huerter in a deal for a 2024 protected first-round pick from the Sacramento Kings helped restock some trade ammo, and there's more talent around Young and Murray (John Collins, Clint Capela, De'Andre Hunter, Onyeka Okongwu, AJ Griffin) that can be used in future deals.

Pay Off or Backfire?: Pay off. The Hawks got exactly what they needed in Murray as a playmaker and wing defender without having to bleed their assets dry.

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It should be even more "Pay off" because now that is in the middle of a contending roster, and not a empty one like in SAS, there is no way he should receive the Max. A big contrat, OK, but not the Max. If we start to build this team with two Max on PG and SG/PG spots, it will lead nowhere. The only thing I fear regarding this excellent trade is if Murray want to shine and play for a Max contract more than for winning a title.
If they don't get a title this season or the following one, no way ATL has to offer him a Max contract.

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How salty is DeJounte feeling today?

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[Jamaaliver]

We still loving this trade a year later?

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[Jamaaliver]

A career night last night for DjM!!!

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[HMFFL]

Career night for sure! I hope to see DJ have more games like like it.

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[jayu70]

Most impressed with his defensive effort these past 2 games.

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[Jamaaliver]

Viva Dejounte!!! He seems to be a stellar fit in the new, egalitarian style offense.

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