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Kings Avoided Bad Trade | Atlanta Hawks News
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Summary
The Sacramento Kings narrowly avoided a risky trade by turning down a deal that would’ve sent Zach LaVine to the Hawks for Trae Young. While LaVine is a high-scoring star, his massive contract and defensive limitations make him a costly gamble. Atlanta instead landed veteran CJ McCollum on a manageable one-year deal, offering better fit and flexibility while still adding scoring punch. For a team focused on developing young talent, McCollum’s playmaking and lower usage could be more valuable than LaVine’s volume scoring — making this a smarter, more strategic move for the Hawks’ long-term vision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0473026067470d9e