Potential Hawks asking price for Dejounte Murray revealed

Potential Hawks asking price for Dejounte Murray revealed https://t.co/tmNIqMXR54

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 14, 2024

I assume the Hawks prefer to keep Trae Young because ownership has an affinity for him. Moreover, he’s the more dynamic player and has already proven capable of leading a team deep into the playoffs. He’s box office; people have just seemingly forgotten what he’s capable of because this organization can’t build a roster worth a damn around him.

However, the Hawks aren’t just going to trade Murray for the sake of it. NBA insider Brett Siegel says that a package of numerous draft assets and talent will be the cost for Murray.

“Murray, who Atlanta made available at the trade deadline this past regular season, won’t be traded just for the sake of the organization making a move this offseason,” Siegel writes. “If the Hawks are to move on from Murray, it will be in a package that nets them numerous draft assets and talent to surround Young and the incoming No. 1 overall pick.”

I’m not quite sure what kind of market Dejounte Murray will garner, but a few clubs should be interested, which could always drive the price up. He’s a big point guard that is still a plus defender despite taking a step back in that department last season. Murray is coming off the best shooting season of his career and is on a very team-friendly deal that kicks in this season.