Three Targets That The Hawks Should Prioritize Instead Of Jaylen Brown

The Hawks’ playoff chatter has centered on Jaylen Brown after NBA insider Marc Stein suggested a potential three-team deal, but the author argues it would be unwise for Atlanta. The piece contends that the assets and cap space required to acquire Brown would derail Atlanta’s long-term flexibility. Instead, it outlines three alternative targets to raise the ceiling without overpaying or sacrificing assets. The scenario also briefly touches on Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially joining the Celtics as part of broader trade talk. In this framework, Isaiah Hartenstein and Trey Murphy III emerge as viable upgrades, offering different skill sets to complement Atlanta’s core.