r/nba • u/dragon8811 Lakers • 6d ago

[Wojnarowski] Atlanta is trading Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. News

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1806820395569512505
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u/greenie7680 [ATL] Paul Millsap 6d ago

It doesn't have to have a winner, if anything I would say win/win. Like it's not even hyperbole that Trae was a better defender than DJM this year lol, the numbers even back that up which is wild.

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u/NovaPrime999 6d ago

I hear you… Murray did fall off defensively quite a bit. I guess it depends on what you do next. Seems like full on rebuild time, which is smart on your part. I think every team in the East outside of The Celtics, Knicks, Bucks, 76ers, Pacers, and Magic should blow it up and tank.

What are your thoughts on moving Young now?

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u/NovaPrime999 6d ago

I just don’t see how anyone is going to be able to reach the Celtics level for years. Knicks are taking their best shot, and prob the only team with a punchers chance. Bucks and 76ers got work to do, but will be in that top tier because of their superstars. Pacers and Magic are good young upcoming teams.

I just feel like teams like the Hawks, Cavs, and Heat are shit out of luck. Dominate teams now they can’t compete with and more talented up and coming teams. I dunno, those 3 teams to me are in NBA standings hell. 6-10 finishes for the foreseeable future with no chance to make the ECF or even get out of round 1.