In a move that is shaking up the NBA world 🌎, the Atlanta Hawks are sending their All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans! 🏀 But here is the kicker: the deal seems surprisingly light. 🤔
The Hawks will receive Larry Nance Jr., E.J. Liddell, Dyson Daniels, a 2025 first-round pick via the Los Angeles Lakers, and the least favorable of a 2027 first-rounder from either the Milwaukee Bucks or their own, according to ESPN. 📰
Fans are scratching their heads 🤷♂️ because when the Hawks grabbed Murray from the San Antonio Spurs back in 2022, they gave up Danilo Gallinari plus multiple future first-round picks. Fast forward, and they are letting go of Murray for what seems like a bargain! 🎁
Murray is not just any player. He has been an All-Star 🌟, made the All-Defensive Second Team in 2018, and even led the league in steals in 2022. Over two seasons with the Hawks, he averaged 21.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Plus, he has been on fire from the three-point line, knocking down 2.2 triples per game at a 35.5% clip. 🔥
The Pelicans are definitely leveling up with this move! 🚀 But did the Hawks get enough in return? Only time will tell. ⏳ One thing is for sure: this trade is going to make the upcoming season even more exciting! 🙌
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Hawks trade Dejounte Murray to Pelicans in surprisingly cheap deal
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