Atlanta Hawks make highly anticipated Dejounte Murray trade

The Atlanta Hawks have ended the Dejounte Murray-Trae Young experiment after just two seasons.

“New Orleans alanded Dejounte Murray “to anchor the Pelicans’ backcourt,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on June 28. “Full trade on ESPN: Dejounte Murray for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, 2025 first-round pick (via Lakers), 2027 first-round pick (least favorable Bucks-Pels).”

The Pelicans were one of several teams to express interest in Murray before the trade deadline, and the two sides are expected to resume trade talks this offseason. The Hawks had been a “popular landing spot” for Pels star Brandon Ingram.

It’s unclear if he’s still a target for the Hawks for several reasons.

The Hawks signed Murray to a four-year contract extension worth $114 million last offseason and trade speculation increased shortly afterward.

Murray leaves the Hawks with a 72-80 record, including 55-62 with Young. The first demonstrated his qualities as a leader during a 23 game streak in which he averaged 24.8 points and 9.2 assists per game while Young was sidelined due to injury.

“New Orleans was 0-24 when trailing entering the fourth and 2-14 in close games and views Murray as a player who can generate offense “The Pels remain committed to their core that includes Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum. The Pels are trying to find common ground with Brandon Ingram’s contract,” Wojnarowski reported.

It’s unclear exactly what this means for Young’s future.

He insisted he wanted to stay in Atlanta but he also wanted to win. This trade seems like a step backward for the Hawks, even if it positions them well for the future.

Young and Murray insisted their personal relationship remains strong and put trade speculation aside. Young is entering the third year of a five-year, $215.1 million contract. He has a

“The Hawks are end the Murray-Trae Young experiment, bringing in a promising young winger in Dyson Daniels and securing a pick in the 2025 deep draft,” Wojanrowski posted. “Landry Fields knew the Hawks needed to make a move in the backcourt and that there was still work to be done in the offseason.”