The NBA draft is over, and each team has different gains, so the next thing to pay attention to is the adjustment and reinforcement on the trade market and the free market, and there is constant news coming out of each team, including trades, contract extensions, etc. Earlier in the day, a one-for-four deal was completed, which affected multiple teams, so let's take a look at the situation. 1-for-4 deal reached! The Hawks sent warmth, 2 winners and 3 losers were born, and the Lakers were cut off again.
The Hawks traded Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans for 2 first-round picks + 2 players, according to Woj &Shams! The specific trade is as follows: Pelicans get Dejounte Murray; The Hawks get Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, a 2025 first-round pick from the Lakers, and a 2027 first-round pick lower among the Pelicans and Bucks!
Winner 1 Pelicans: This trade can be said to be a good deal for the Pelicans, after all, it only took two low-value first-round picks and two leftovers to trade to Murray. They had been looking for reinforcements to the roster to send Ingram away, and another player to partner Zion to make a better run of results in the new season, and now they got what they wanted. They remain committed to building a core squad that includes Zion and McRum for the new season. Murray is the player who can get more offensive opportunities on this team.
Dejounte Murray played in 78 regular season games in the 2023-24 season, averaging 35.7 minutes per game, averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks. He still has four years left on his contract, with a salary of about $25.5 million for the 2024-25 season, about $27.54 million for the 2025-26 season, about $29.58 million for the 2026-27 season, and about $31.62 million for the 2027-28 season (player option).
Winner two Trae Young. Since the Hawks formed the backcourt duo of Trae Young and Murray, the team's record has not lived up to expectations, and they have been rumored to be seeking a trade on several occasions. Although the team was once rumored to want to send Trae Young away, it was obvious that it was Murray who was sent away in the end, and the Hawks continued to keep Trae Young, so the team's boss is still Trae Young. It's just that these leftovers are not enough for the Eagles, and they are afraid that there will be follow-up operations and adjustments in the future.
Loser 1 Hawks: Who would have thought that just by getting those chips, the Eagles would send Dejounte Murray away. You must know that in the current situation, the value of the first round has depreciated indefinitely. Sending the team's second-in-command away is just a pile of leftovers, and for the Hawks, they can be said to be a proper loser. Of course, it can be regarded as achieving their goal of dismantling the backcourt two-gun, but it will depend on how they operate next to strengthen the lineup and stay competitive.
Loser 2: Ingram. The issue of contract extensions between the Pelicans and Ingram has always been that they have not been able to reach an agreement, and the team is unwilling to give Ingram a maximum contract; More than once it has been rumored that the Pelicans will choose to trade Ingram away next. The main reason is Ingram's sluggish performance in the playoffs and the growth of young players in the team. Now that this deal is reached, it should be said that Ingram's departure should be a foregone thing. For the All-Star-caliber forward, the future is unknown.
Loser three: Lakers. I can't remember how many times the Lakers have been cut off. One of the targets of the Lakers' trade compensation this offseason is Dejounte Murray, but before the Lakers have started to act, the Hawks have already completed the trade, and Murray has been cut off by the Pelicans. Let's wait and see how the Lakers will strengthen next. According to the disclosed information, they will have a first-round pick and Russell as the main chip to seek roster upgrades and reinforcements. Who do you think the Lakers will eventually trade? What kind of chips will be given away?