Atlanta, Ga — Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein reported on Monday that the Hawks are “on the verge of” trading for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray.
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Murray, 25, had the best season of his career last season with the San Antonio Spurs, averaging 21.1 points per game and 9.2 assists, making his first all-star appearance.
According to Channel 2, a trade of Murray to Atlanta would send forward Danilo Gallinari and multiple first-round picks to San Antonio. Previous reporting from Bleacher Report indicated that John Collins would be sent back to the Spurs in any deal, but according to Channel 2 that doesn’t appear to be the case.
In talking with multiple sources around the NBA, many believe Hawks on verge of trading for San Antonio's All-Star guard Dejounte Murray - However, it's looking like John Collins is not part of deal. Would be Gallo & multiple 1st round picks. Spurs prepping for future & '23 draft
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) June 27, 2022
Murray’s defensive ability and secondary playmaking would complement Hawks star Trae Young in the backcourt.
The Hawks finished with the fifth-worst defense in the league last season, according to NBA.com.
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Murray is under contract for the next two seasons at around $17 million annually.
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