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1 deal for each of the biggest stars in NBA trade rumors

By Jonathan Lurensky

Mar 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) brings the ball up court against New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and forward Obi Toppin (1) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) brings the ball up court against New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and forward Obi Toppin (1) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

A trade to send Dejounte Murray to the Knicks

Honestly who really knows what is going on with the Hawks? This is a team that is in disarray and just traded a player for peanuts (John Collins) who has been involved in trade rumors for the last couple of years. Atlanta has been rumored to consider trading Trae Young this offseason. Last offseason, they made a major move for Dejounte Murray, giving away a lot of first-round picks to create a backcourt duo of him and Young.

After one season, this is a team that may be looking to get out of the situation they made for themselves. They don’t want to pay the luxury tax, especially for a team that can’t avoid the Play-In and things could get very wild for this team this off-season.

While trade is unlikely and would require a situation where the team offers it instead of the Hawks giving it, there is a situation that would work. The New York Knicks could be a very good fit for a trade like this. They would not have to offer any of their young prospects in the deal given the amount of leverage that they would have in a deal. Still, they have plenty of picks to offer in a deal that could allow the Hawks to reload on draft assets going forward.

With a deal centered around Evan Fournier’s expiring contract and Immanuel Quickley, the Knicks could offer a pair of their less valuable, highly-protected picks for next year. Atlanta would be able to avoid the luxury tax long-term and the Knicks would be able to get a player who can provide on the offensive end. Murray would also be a perfect fit with Jalen Brunson due to the fact that he is an amazing defensive player.

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