The Atlanta Hawks' potential trade package for Anthony Davis would exclude Trae Young and likely include expiring contracts (Kristaps Porzingis), young assets or draft picks, and possibly the 2024 No. 1 pick, Zaccharie Risacher.
The Atlanta Hawks "remain very intrigued" by the possibility of acquiring Anthony Davis in a trade, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
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Haynes added that any potential deal involving the Hawks would not include Trae Young. Instead, the Dallas Mavericks would likely focus on Atlanta's former first overall pick.
"If a deal was to materialize ... I was told it would not involve Trae Young. Dallas would likely want expiring deals, young assets, and picks — and probably, likely to include last season's number one pick, Zaccharie Risacher," Haynes reported.
Without Young and his $46 million salary in the mix, Kristaps Porzingis' $30.7 million expiring contract would likely be a key piece.
Davis, 32, is earning $54.1 million this season and is set to make $58.5 million next year, with a $62.8 million player option for 2027–28.
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In 16 games this season, the 10-time All-Star is averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game.
AD is currently dealing with a mild right groin strain and has only appeared in 16 games this season. Outside of his 76 games with the Lakers in 2023-24, Davis hasn't played more than 62 games in a season since 2018–19.
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