Hot new trade proposal sends Brandon Ingram to Atlanta for Dejounte Murray + AJ Griffin

Since both teams’ seasons ended, the Hawks and Pelicans have been mentioned as possible trade partners with each this offseason. New Orleans needs a point guard to run the offense, while Atlanta needs better defenders on the perimeter regardless if they trade Dejounte Murray or Trae Young. The two teams appear to be natural trade partners and Christian Clark of nola.com suggested yesterday that the Pelicans might have more interest in Murray than Young.

“If the Pelicans re-sign the Hawks, they could look to move away from Murray or Young. Even though Young is the more talented player, the Pelicans appear to be more interested in Murray, league sources said. The 6-5 Murray isn’t as much of a defensive liability as the 6-1 Young can be. He also has a cheaper contract; Murray will make $25.5 million next season, while Young is owed $43 million.

Clark also noted the relationship between Zion Williamson and Young:

One of the interesting subplots in all of this: In 2019, the Hawks were one of the teams Williamson’s camp hoped would land the No. 1 pick. Williamson even tapped the Hawks logo right before the picks were announced. 2019 draft lottery results.

All signs suggested that Williamson and Young had mutual interest in playing together before. Last month, Rayford Young, Trae’s father, indicated on social media that this may still be the case.

You can read the entire article here.

Would a trade of Brandon Ingram for Dejounte Murray make sense? Andy from Bleacher Report thinks this could be a match and suggests a simple exchange between the two teams:

Brandon Ingram for Dejounte Murray and AJ Griffin

“Like the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Atlanta Hawks also have an ill-fitting backcourt that seems destined to be broken this offseason. And just like the Cavaliers, the Hawks could surprise everyone by trading the player who seems least likely to be moved.

In this case, it’s Murray, whose playmaking and defensive versatility could return CJ McCollum to his natural shooting guard position. He could help create easier buckets for Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones and AJ Griffin, a potential young sharpshooter who has fallen out of Atlanta’s rotation this season.

For the Hawks, it would be a gamble on Young, who has been their cornerstone since they drafted him in 2018. Although Ingram’s mid-range heavy shooting regime isn’t the most modern approach , Young has the ability to play to make him more open. look all over the floor.

I think it’s a profession that makes a lot of sense. Ingram, while not a perfect player, would be a good fit for a player like Trae Young. If the Hawks select Alex Sarr with the No. 1 pick, a lineup with Ingram, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu and Sarr would give Atlanta plenty of athleticism and length on the perimeter, the ideal type of team around Trae Young. Murray could be the point guard and leader of an offense featuring Zion Williamson and sharpshooters like Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III.

This is not the first time this potential exchange has been mentioned.

Former Hawks All-Star point guard Jeff Teague said on an episode of his podcast, the Club 520 Podcast, that he thought a trade involving Murray and Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was going to happen:

“I say they’re going to trade Dejounte Murray for Brandon Ingram. I think they’re going to do it straight up.”

No matter who Atlanta keeps at point guard, this is a team that needs size at the forward/wing position, as well as someone who could double as point guard and be a threat at both sense. While Ingram isn’t as strong a defender as an offensive player, he would fill many of the Hawks’ needs.

At 6’8 190 LBS, Ingram checks off the size the Hawks need and he also checks the playmaking box. Whether he has the ball in his hands or not, Ingram can either get his own shot or set up one. others. He averaged nearly six assists per game over the past three seasons and was a good shot creator for the Pelican offense. He had a rough offensive series against the Thunder in the first round of the playoffs this season, but being with Young or Murray would open up a lot of things for him.

However, he is not a perfect fit for Atlanta, especially from a defensive standpoint. If he were to be paired with Young, he would add to the team’s defensive issues, but they could be overcome because while he is not a great defender, he is not one of the worst in the league and he at least has size. . The other thing would be his three-point shooting, as it has fluctuated a bit over the years. He shot 35.5% from three this year, up from 39% last year. The year before, he shot 32 percent. There is an inconsistency with his three-point shot.

Ingram is also entering the final year of his contract and will need a new one after next season. Obviously, if the Hawks trade for him, they’ll give him a new contract, but that would also tie him and the team’s point guard up. Also consider that Jalen Johnson will be extension eligible this offseason, meaning Atlanta could have a lot of money tied up in Young/Murray, Ingram, the No. 1 pick (unless he’s traded), and Johnson . This would be the core of the Hawks if they made this trade and they would have to hope that it could bring them more success than they have had recently in the playoffs.

We’ll have to see what both teams plan to do this summer, but Atlanta and New Orleans could be looking to reshape their rosters. They also make natural business partners.

Ingram would bring a lot of upside to the Hawks and it appears New Orleans might be willing to move him. Let’s see what happens this summer.