Madd Squabbles wrote:Hi! I live in Atlanta but I'm not a Hawks fan. I follow the Pels among several other teams. I would like the boards opinion on the following trade. I'm interested to see if it is something the Hawks would do. I also welcome counter offers instead of just no you wouldn't do it if you don't mind.
Here goes!
Hawks get:
Devonte Graham
Jaxson Hayes
Garrett Temple
2022 #8 Draft Pick
Pels get:
John Collins
2022 #16 Draft Pick
Filler
Welcome, bud.
I think the Hawks would at least consider some version of this trade
on draft night...assuming one of the players they really like is still available at #8.
There might be some modifications needed, though.
1) Jaxson Hayes is a solid pro, but we already have two starting caliber Centers on our roster we prefer. Also, Jaxson's legal troubles are problematic.
2) All the players we're getting back in return are backups also. If we're giving up the best player in this trade
and a solid 1st round pick, we'd likely ask for a bit more value.
3) I honestly forgot Garrett Temple was still in the NBA.
Maybe swap in Larry Nance and/or Trey Murphy III. D Graham would be a solid backup for us.
But John Collins for pick #8 seems in line with trade rumors we've heard elsewhere this month.