# Kings Avoided Bad Trade | Atlanta Hawks News

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Podcast: [Atlanta Hawks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/atlanta-hawks-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7550345)
Published: 2026-09-10T02:19:35+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0473026067470d9e

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