https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/categories/hawks/Recent content in Hawks on WACN 21 NewsHugoen-us© 2026 WACN 21 News. All rights reserved.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -0400https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/sports/hawks-trade-all-star/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400https://wacn21-news-1a92c2.pages.catalystgroup.tech/sports/hawks-trade-all-star/<p>The <strong>Atlanta Hawks</strong> pulled off the biggest trade of the NBA&rsquo;s early offseason Tuesday night, acquiring an <strong>All-Star point guard</strong> from the <strong>Indiana Pacers</strong> in a deal that sends two future first-round picks and a young wing to Indianapolis.</p> <p>The move is a clear signal: the Hawks are <strong>all-in on the Trae Young window</strong>, and they think they need a second star to make it work.</p> <h2 id="whats-in-the-deal">What&rsquo;s in the deal</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Hawks get:</strong> A 25-year-old point guard, fresh off his first All-Star selection, plus a 2027 second-round pick</li> <li><strong>Pacers get:</strong> Two future first-round picks (2027 and 2029, both lightly protected), a 22-year-old wing who showed real promise as a rookie, and a $6.8 million traded-player exception</li> </ul> <p>The Hawks&rsquo; 2027 first-rounder is top-8 protected, converting to a 2028 second-rounder if it doesn&rsquo;t convey. The 2029 first is top-5 protected. <strong>Indiana gets significant long-term upside</strong>, but Atlanta is the team trying to win <strong>now</strong>.</p>