Both the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers did not have the NBA seasons that they were hoping for. Could this lead to a blockbuster trade involving two stars?
Los Angeles acquired Russell Westbrook last offseason in hopes of building a winner with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. It was just one season, but missing the playoffs could lead to the front office taking some bold actions to turn things around.
While Russell Westbrook has been the hot name in trade rumors, Davis has also come up because of his injury history. Since coming to Los Angeles, Davis has been healthy on very few occasions, which has caused the Lakers to struggle.
The Hawks signed both Trae Young and John Collins to contract extensions last year in hopes of keeping the core together moving forward. Atlanta has underachieved since and could use a major trade.
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Prior to signing his extension, Collins was featured in NBA trade rumors because it was unknown if the Hawks wanted him around long term. Now, they’d make a move for a superstar using his salary.
Let’s look at a hypothetical NBA trade scenario featuring Anthony Davis being moved by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Atlanta Hawks.
