The Atlanta Hawks were one of the most intriguing teams of the offseason with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft on top of a backcourt featuring Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.
With several options in front of them heading into the draft, the Hawks kept the No. 1 pick and selected Zaccharie Risacher out of France. The next question for the franchise was the future of guards.
Atlanta removed the mystery on Friday evening as it sent Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for guard Dyson Daniels, forward E.J. Liddell, center Larry Nance Jr. and first-round picks in 2025 (via the Los Angeles Lakers) and 2027 (via the worst pick between the Milwaukee Bucks and Pelicans).
The move will shake up an already crowded Western Conference as New Orleans attempts to improve on an eighth seed and first-round sweep. The Hawks will also get a reset with Young back and Risacher ready to make his debut.
ESPN Insider Kevin Pelton hands out trade grades for both teams.