The Atlanta Hawks made the playoffs for the second straight season, though they took a significant step back this year, losing in the first round after advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. It became very clear that the team was in need of another capable player alongside star guard Trae Young, who was the target of an all-out defensive blitz by the Miami Heat in the playoffs.

The Hawks have one particular player in mind: Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant. Per the latest rumors ahead of the NBA Draft, the Hawks' level of interest in a Grant trade with the Pistons was revealed, via NBA reporter Marc Stein.

The Hawks, league sources say, continue to register trade interest in Detroit's Jerami Grant. The Pistons, though, have not firmly declared that they are 100 percent moving him and are known to want a lot in return for Grant, who will soon be eligible for a four-year, $112 million contract extension. It is not yet clear whether the Hawks can outbid other Detroit suitors, most notably Portland, with a trade offer (presumed to include the No. 16 pick in the forthcoming draft) that finally convinces the Pistons to part with Grant. The Trail Blazers hold the No. 7 selection in the draft and a longstanding interest in the two-way forward.

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The Hawks remain interested in a Grant trade with the Pistons. However, two obstacles stand in their way. Detroit still has yet to firmly say if they are trading Grant or not- and are rumored to desire a hefty return in any potential trade.

That certainly works against Young and the Hawks. They would likely have to outbid the likes of the Portland Trail Blazers, who possess the seventh pick in the NBA Draft, with a trade package including the no. 16 pick.

The Hawks may have to set their sights on another player if a Grant trade proves to be too difficult this offseason.