The Atlanta Hawks’ forward, DeAndre Hunter, is set to get traded to the Dallas Mavericks this offseason. When the Mavericks chose Luka Doncic over Trae Young, probably all they had in mind was the plan to build an incredible offense. But Doncic can’t do it alone; he needs a quality support cast to do the same. The Mavericks know that only players of a particular profile can complement Luka. Is the Hawks’ forward one of them?
The Virginia Cavaliers product Hunter played 67 games for the Hawks last season and averaged 15.4 points, 1.4 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc. He can complement either of Doncic and Trae Young pretty well. The Mavericks want to get their hands on the player, while the Hawks are speculated to send him away. Will the two teams crack a deal? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks involving DeAndre Hunter.
What would the Mavericks offer for DeAndre Hunter?
The Mavericks are expected to offer Tim Hardaway, Josh Green, and a 2027 first-round pick in exchange for the Hawks’ #12. It would be interesting to see if the Hawks keep Hunter to themselves to pair up with Trae or not.
Reporter: "Looks like you've been working on your handles and your shooting. What's the biggest thing that you've worked on the most that we expect going to next season?"
De'Andre Hunter: "I didn't work on anything." 😂
(via @HawksFanTV)pic.twitter.com/ZNfKJmU9pE
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 4, 2023
Why would the Mavericks like to sign DeAndre Hunter?
The Mavericks did great business this summer, and they managed to retain Kyrie Irving. The players they are throwing in here have not performed that well for them. Hunter is a versatile defender, and his movements make him a great fit for the three spots. The Mavericks are adding a brilliant player to their roster by throwing in a draft pick with two players.
De’Andre Hunter just wrapped up.@EGlazeOTV asked about how Hunter will step into a leadership role this season.
Hunter mentioned helping Jalen Johnson. Said losing John Collins hurts, so, he plans to step up being a vocal leader.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) October 2, 2023
Why would the Hawks trade-off DeAndre Hunter?
The 25-year-old has a huge contract and the Hawks are struggling financially. This deal is more about creating a space in the salary cap than how the player has performed for them. The Hawks can use the players they are getting in this deal and can either retain or trade them after a while.
Will the Hawks find some way to keep DeAndre Hunter? How will the Mavericks line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
