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Dejounte Murray isn’t lacking in sources of motivation entering his first season with the Atlanta Hawks. Following his trade from the San Antonio Spurs and a string of recent social media activity that drew the ire of his former fan base, there’s a lot to take inspiration from to say the least. Murray didn’t stay […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a potential All-Star backcourt duo now, but was the price of the acquisition worth it? Remember that the Hawks reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 after a change of head coaches and a second-half surge. That raised hopes for an even stronger showing the following season. Early in the 2021-2022 […]

The Atlanta Hawks 2021-22 campaign was a massive letdown. After an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Finals the season before, many thought Atlanta would be primed to build off their deep playoff run. Instead, they stood pat for most of the 2021 NBA offseason, and ended up watching the rest of the league improve […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray had some incendiary comments on social media that sparked pointed responses from a handful of San Antonio Spurs fans. It started with the new Hawks star posting a rather eye-catching message on Twitter about feeling “free” and “wanted” – one that he eventually deleted. “I Feel FREE And I Feel […]

The Atlanta Hawks had a blockbuster trade this offseason, but are they done upgrading their roster? This offseason, the Hawks hit it out of the park. They acquired Dejounte Murray before the start of free agency in a trade with the Spurs. They also shipped out Danilo Gallinari and a number of first-round picks. The […]

The San Antonio Spurs have hit the reset button after trading away All-Star Dejounte Murray. But that doesn’t mean the cupboard is empty with young talent. Case in point, the team just locked up one of their young studs in emerging wing Keldon Johnson to a long-term extension. The news was reported by The Athletic’s […]

While the Atlanta Hawks and the Minnesota Timberwolves improved significantly with the additions of Dejounte Murray and Rudy Gobert, respectively, a lot of NBA execs don’t seem to be too convinced about their moves. After all, the two teams basically sacrificed a massive part of their future for a chance to win now. According to […]

It sure looks like Trae Young is excited to have Dejounte Murray running the Atlanta Hawks backcourt with him come the 2022-23 season. In fact, he sees bigger things ahead for the franchise with the former San Antonio Spurs star in the fold. Speaking with NBA TV during the Summer League, Young did not hesitate […]

The Atlanta Hawks have finally gotten the backcourt of their dreams. They successfully nabbed former San Antonio Spurs All-Star Dejounte Murray in a blockbuster trade. The move was heavily praised by fans, who said that Murray could be the missing piece this team needs to get over the hump. With that in mind, here are […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a serious splash prior to NBA Free Agency, acquiring San Antonio Spurs star Dejounte Murray in a blockbuster trade. Following the move, Murray had the perfect reaction on Twitter to teaming up with Trae Young and forming one of the most athletic backcourts in the league: This SH*+ REAL NOW!!!! 😤 […]

News broke Thursday that the San Antonio Spurs were trading Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. In exchange, the Spurs received Danilo Gallinari, three first-round draft picks, and a draft swap. This trade undoubtedly gives Murray a better opportunity to capitalize on the peak of his career, which is something both he and the Spurs […]

The Atlanta Hawks recently acquired Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs. Murray emerged as a star during the 2021-2022 campaign and the Hawks certainly noticed. Murray and Trae Young are expected to make for a lethal backcourt duo. Murray commented on leaving San Antonio and joining the Hawks following the trade. “Me personally, I […]

The Atlanta Hawks signed 25-year old guard Aaron Holiday on Friday, per Shams Charania. Holiday adds an extra layer of depth behind superstar Trae Young and newly acquired Dejounte Murray. Additionally, it helps make up for losing Delon Wright to the Wizards.  Holiday has been in the NBA since 2018. He hasn’t been a standout […]

The San Antonio Spurs made a big trade after sending Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. This franchise is obviously opting to rebuild from the ground up to get out of the middle of the pack. San Antonio acquired Danilo Gallinari in the trade with Atlanta and it sounds like the front office has made […]

The San Antonio Spurs will look a lot different next season after pulling off a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, shipping All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for multiple first-round picks and Danilo Gallinari. Although it may seem puzzling to some that the Spurs would get rid of their best player, it […]

After spending the first six years of his career with the San Antonio Spurs, it’s now time to say goodbye for Dejounte Murray. The 25-year-old was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a blockbuster deal on Wednesday, as the Spurs now embrace a full rebuild mode. Murray took to Twitter to express his gratitude to […]

After the San Antonio Spurs gave up their best player in Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for future assets, there were immediate rumblings surrounding Gregg Popovich’s future with the franchise. With San Antonio going full tank mode, some believed that coach Pop would decide to finally call it quits after an illustrious […]

The Atlanta Hawks have just propelled themselves into contender territory after pulling the trigger on a blockbuster trade that will see Dejounte Murray join Trae Young in a new-look backcourt. These are two bonafide All-StarS, and at this point, the rest of the NBA must take notice. The numbers don’t lie and the fact that […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a massive trade with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. After weeks of rumors and reports, the two organizations agreed to a deal that sends Dejounte Murray to Atlanta. This team suddenly has an elite backcourt and Trae Young is clearly excited about it. After the deal was finalized, Young took […]

Before the San Antonio Spurs sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and three first-round picks, they were first linked with John Collins. A Murray-Collins swap was the main talking point for both teams, with the Spurs even reportedly doing their due diligence to assess the big man. However, as Mike Finger […]

On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks finally pulled off the trade that everyone had been talking about since before the 2022 NBA Draft. It had been reported prior to the draft that the Spurs and Hawks were exploring a deal exchanging young stars, Dejounte Murray and John Collins, with more draft capital […]

The Atlanta Hawks are making some significant changes to the roster, starting with the decision to acquire Dejounte Murray in a huge trade with the San Antonio Spurs, sending Danilo Gallinari and a treasure trove of draft picks in exchange. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks are just getting started. Speaking on ESPN, Wojnarowski reported […]

After the San Antonio Spurs traded Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for basically a slew of first-round picks, one of the biggest questions was Gregg Popovich’s thoughts on the matter. Surely, he knew what the deal meant for the team and their future According to Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News, though, Coach […]

The Spurs just pulled a trigger on a blockbuster trade deal that will see Dejounte Murray take his talents to the Atlanta Hawks. By sending their best player packing, the Spurs are expected to be one of the worst teams in the league in 2022-23. It’s not as if the Spurs got a couple of […]

The Atlanta Hawks had long been linked with Dejounte Murray this offseason, and on Wednesday, they finally got a deal done with the San Antonio Spurs. Naturally, Trae Young was hyped. Atlanta sent Danilo Gallinari and three first-round draft picks, as well as a pick swap, to San Antonio in exchange for the young guard. […]

We have another blockbuster trade in our hands ahead of NBA free agency, and it comes in the form of the San Antonio Spurs sending All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. According to NBA guru Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Spurs have agreed to a deal with the Hawks that will […]

Among the notable NBA players expected to be traded during the 2022 offseason is San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray. The Spurs are balking at the idea of paying their All-Star point guard in a couple of years, and instead will look to offload him now in order to get the biggest return possible. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been on the precipice of becoming a legitimate contender for a few years now. However, they haven’t been able to build an NBA Finals-bound roster around Trae Young. The Hawks are looking to acquire Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs which will obviously help them improve, per Zach Klein. But […]

There have been so many John Collins trade rumors that it’s surprising he’s still on the Atlanta Hawks. Collins is still there, though, and Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer offered up a surprising detail on the power forward’s trade situation in his latest batch of intel. While Collins is actually still involved in the trade talks […]

The Washington Wizards are zoning in on their next starting point guard. With all indications pointing to Bradley Beal signing his super max deal to stay in D.C., getting him a new point guard is the next item on the list. That task hasn’t been an easy one for the Wizards the past couple of […]

The New York Knicks are making their intentions for 2022 NBA free agency as clear as day. They want to sign Jalen Brunson to a big contract and have him be their leading guard moving forward. In the event that Brunson stays with the Dallas Mavericks, the Knicks could go a different route by trading […]

At this point, it feels like Dejounte Murray is on his way out of the San Antonio Spurs. The All-Star point guard has been linked to trade rumors for days now, with the Atlanta Hawks emerging as a possible landing spot for him. Well, it sounds like the Miami Heat have joined in on the […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks have been engaging in trade talks surrounding Dejounte Murray and John Collins. Aside from what the Spurs really want in a possible blockbuster for their star guard, it appears they’re not even interested in Collins, either. Per LJ Ellis of SpursTalk, the only player San Antonio actually wants […]

The San Antonio Spurs are rumored to be in trade talks involving All-Star guard Dejounte Murray. The Atlanta Hawks have been linked to Murray, and there are stirrings of a deal in the works. Although there is no official trade at the moment, the Hawks undeniably have interest in Murray. But does he have interest […]

The Atlanta Hawks making a move for San Antonio Spurs All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray has been picking up steam. As it turns out, however, Trae Young might not be contented with just one new star teammate. It was recently reported that both Young and Murray want to play with each other. Based on his […]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly still talking to the San Antonio Spurs about a Dejounte Murray trade. Prior reporting suggested the trade would involve a swap of Murray and John Collins, among other moving parts. Now, however, it seems there’s a possibility Collins isn’t involved at all in the deal. According to WSB-Ch. 2 Atlanta […]

Free agency is set to open up soon but NBA trade rumors are dominating the news cycle right now. The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks have both been rumored to possibly trade Dejounte Murray and John Collins and it sounds like those talks are continuing to ramp up. If that’s the case, we may […]

After a disappointing first-round exit in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, it’s quite apparent that the Atlanta Hawks need to shake things up. Aiming to do all they can to get more help for franchise superstar Trae Young, the Hawks will definitely have their work cut out for them, especially if they want to keep pace […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed a banner 2021-22. In Luka Doncic’s fourth season and with a roster that could have been assembled much better, the Mavs made the Western Conference Finals. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, winning two playoff rounds marks a significant accomplishment for Dallas. But the Mavericks are still a long way […]