Hawks’:

ATL gets younger, adds picks, and keeps cap flexibility. Sexton gives instant scoring off the bench (15ppg), Green fits the timeline and is an 3 and d wing, and Kalkbrenner fills a long-term need at the 5 providing rim protection and rebounding.

Smart post-Trae reset with multiple paths forward. Gearing up for big deadline move with the added draft capital and cap space.

Projected Rotation:

Dyson – CJ

Nickeil – Sexton

Risacher – Kispert/Vit

Johnson – Newel

Onyeka – Kalkbrenner

⸻

Hornets’:

Charlotte finally swings big. Zion + LaMelo is must-see, dynamic offence, and one of the best 2 man games itl. KP brings spacing + rim protection around Zion, and Bey adds a reliable two-way wing, who’s a good three point shooter, can find his own shot (15ppg) and plays high level defense while rebounding well.

They instantly raise their ceiling without crippling future flexibility. Becoming a contender in the east and the most fun team to watch in the league. (Eric Collin’s will love it)

Projected rotation:

LaMelo – Tre Mann

Kon – Sion/Connaughton

Miller – Saddiq

Zion – Grant

Kristaps – Diabate

⸻

Pelicans’:

NOLA commits to the Queen/Fears era, sheds Zion’s contract, adds picks and trades back into this years draft, and lands Bridges as a polished 2-way wing, who’s can be a secondary scoring option next to Murphy, Kennard gives spacing (45.6%), Sulane is a young swing who is only 20 and can still develop among the pelicans rooks.

And the timeline finally makes sense, the Pelicans commit to a rebuild and take a step in the right direction.

Projected Rotation:

Fears – Dejounte

Herb – Kennard/Poole

Murphy – Peavy

Bridges – Sulane

Queen – Missi

What are your thoughts on the deal.