The Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray is likely to get traded to the Toronto Raptors this offseason. The Hawks had a disappointing last season, and it is expected that they will be selling a star to land somebody else who fits well in their roster. The Raptors and the Hawks have been linked to each other for a trade involving Pascal Siakam, but it looks like even before the Hawks can make a move for Siakam, the Raptors will land Murray.
The Washington Huskies product played 74 games for the Hawks last season and averaged 20.5 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc. The player was acquired from the Spurs last season, and he had a good season individually. But his chemistry has not been that great with the Hawks’ players, and they are likely to sell him off. Can the Raptors manage to acquire him? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Toronto Raptors and the Atlanta Hawks involving Dejounte Murray.
What would the Raptors offer for Dejounte Murray?
The Raptors are expected to offer Gary Trent, Chris Boucher, and one first-round pick each from the years 2026 and 2028 in exchange for the Hawks’ #5. The Raptors have changed their mind multiple times in the offseason. Have they found their desired trade at the end?
Dejounte Murray over his last 20 games (including playoffs):
19.0pts
6.3ast
5.2reb
1.5stlShooting splits: 44/28/81%
TS%: 50.4%
eFG%: 47.4%+/- of -97 pic.twitter.com/jf5ZspeNun
— Karce (@Karsonnnn) October 27, 2023
Why would the Raptors like to sign Dejounte Murray?
The Raptors were about to blow their roster; they wanted to blow their roster so as to clear their books while rebuilding. But midway, they had planned to acquire Damian Lillard as well. It would be interesting to see what squad they actually start with if they acquire Murray.
Dejounte Murray stats last season:
> 36.4 MPG
> 20.5 PPG
> 5.3 RPG
> 6.1 APG
> 0.3 BPG
> 1.5 SPG
> 46.4/34.4/83.2 shooting%Predict his stats for next season: pic.twitter.com/qADQQ9dBju
— NBA Muse (@NBAMuseAcc) July 22, 2023
Why would the Hawks trade-off Dejounte Murray?
The Hawks expect Murray to get better with time and build his chemistry with Trae Young. But if things stay the same, they might prefer trading him off. They are getting two players and two draft picks, which looks like a decent deal.
Will the Raptors be able to contend this season? How will the Hawks line up? We’ll keep you updated.
