As another disappointing season for the Atlanta Hawks comes to an end, trade rumours of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray are rampant again. The latest article from an NBA insider adds fuel to the flames. He hinted that the Hawks are likely to trade one of those two star guards in the offseason.
Last season, the Hawks acquired Dejounte Murray through a trade. They make a seemingly reasonable outside lineup. But two seasons on, the collaboration between them has not had the desired effect. This season, the Hawks' record has slipped to 36-42 from last season, placing them in 10th place in the East. Pay a lot of money and still don't face the test of the play-offs. Such a situation makes people full of doubts about the future of the eagle.
Trae Young is the Hawks' leading point guard. His performances have always been in the spotlight. This season's form has slipped compared to the past. Towards the end of the season, he missed a number of games with a finger injury, even as he was about to return. But it will still be very difficult for the Hawks to make a difference in the playoffs.
The Hawks signed Dejounte Murray to a four-year, $120 million contract extension last summer. But his performances and the team's record have kept him in trade rumors. The Eagles need change, and the 27-year-old doesn't seem to be in the Eagles' plans for the future.
The Eagles need to make a change, after all, time is running out for them. But they still need to make a clear decision after weighing the pros and cons. Because whether it's Murray or Trae Young, they're still an important asset to the team. Either one of them would be a big loss for the Hawks. But if a trade can lead to a better future for the team. Then the Eagles may have to make the difficult decision to trade them.
In this uncertain offseason, the Hawks, Trae Young, and Dejantay Murray will all face huge challenges. Their future is uncertain. However, this was also a few months later. Now, they need to keep playing well this season for the rest of the season. They need a limited amount of time to improve their performance. In this way, you can get better opportunities in the trading market. At the same time, they also need to be mentally prepared. Thus facing the changes that may come.