San Antonio Receives: C/F Onyeka Okongwu, F Danilo Gallinari
Atlanta Receives: G Derrick White, C Jakob Poeltl
The time is now for the Atlanta Hawks and waiting for prospects like Onyeka Okongwu or Cam Reddish to develop may not be worth the investment if they can win with proven veterans. Trae Young is a legitimate superstar and the supporting cast is clicking, but young players may not be ready in time.
The Hawks would benefit from having a savvy veteran combo in Derrick White and Jakob Poeltl on their roster, while the Spurs would benefit from the upside of Onyeka Okongwu and scoring punch of Danilo Gallinari with DeMar DeRozan’s free agency pending.
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Although the Hawks have one of the better rosters in the Eastern Conference, that may not prevent them from exploring some trade options this upcoming offseason. One of the teams who could be willing to bargain some talent is the Spurs.
This trade gives both sides exactly what they’re looking for in terms of talent, and it’s a very fair deal between two competitive rosters. Let’s take a look at how this trade directly impacts each team directly.
