Wht would each team do this?

Raptors: Toronto finally lands their true franchise player in Trae Young, solving their long-term lead guard problem. Trae instantly upgrades the offense, spacing, and late-game shot creation — areas the team has consistently struggled with. His elite playmaking opens the floor for Ingram’s scoring and Barnes’ downhill game, creating a balanced three-man core that can actually function in the playoffs. With Trae handling primary creation, Barnes can focus more on defense and versatility, while Ingram benefits from easier, higher-quality looks. This move gives Toronto a clear identity, a go-to option in clutch moments, and a star to confidently build around moving forward.

Nets: Brooklyn leans into a youth-focused, low-risk approach by adding Asa Newell and Jamison Battle. Newell gives the Nets a young forward with upside and positional size who fits their development timeline, while Battle adds a cheap shooting option that can contribute without hurting flexibility. The Nets avoid long-term money, keep their cap sheet clean, and continue prioritizing asset accumulation and internal growth. This move aligns with Brooklyn’s strategy of staying flexible while taking calculated swings on young, controllable talent.

Hawks: Atlanta resets the Trae Young era and shifts their direction toward building around Jalen Johnson as the focal point of the roster. Immanuel Quickley provides a younger, more two-way lead guard who can still run the offense without dominating the ball. Jakob Poeltl stabilizes the interior with reliable defense, screening, and rebounding, while Ochai Agbaji adds athletic wing defense. The added draft picks give Atlanta long-term flexibility to either continue reshaping the roster around Johnson or pivot further if needed. This move creates a more balanced, defense-oriented team that fits Johnson’s growth timeline better than Trae’s ball-heavy style.