Report: Hawks Will Trade Trae Young Or Dejounte Murray This Summer

According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hawks could trade Murray or Trae Young this summer. Atlanta acquired Murray from the San Antonio Spurs in June 2022.

The Hawks lost in the first round of the 2023 playoffs to the Boston Celtics and missed the postseason this year. 

“There’s a widespread belief among rival executives that the Hawks will break up their backcourt and part with either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray this offseason,” Scotto wrote. “In years past, there was strong resistance to moving Young, but rival executives believe Atlanta will be more open to that conversation this offseason than ever before.”

Murray appeared in 78 games for the Hawks this season. He averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks while shooting 45.9% from the field, 36.3% from beyond the arc and 79.4% from the free-throw line.

Young averaged 25.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 10.8 assists in 54 games while shooting 43.0% from the floor, 37.3% from 3 and 85.5% from the foul line. He had 37 double-doubles.

The Hawks signed Murray to a four-year, $114 million extension in July 2023. Murray will make $24.8 million next season. 

Young signed a five-year, $215 million extension with the Hawks in August 2021. He’ll make $43 million next season.

Murray has been linked to the Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans. 

Meanwhile, Young has been linked to the Spurs and Lakers. 

Murray is believed to have more trade value around the league since he’s a better defender than Young. It will be fascinating to see what the Hawks do this offseason after winning the 2024 draft lottery. 

Murray has career averages of 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks with the Spurs and Hawks, while Young has career averages of 25.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.2 blocks.