NBA Trades: 5 potential suitors for Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns

NBA Trades: 5 Deandre Ayton suitors for Phoenix Suns: 5. Atlanta Hawks

Lastly, the Atlanta Hawks could emerge as the most likely destination for Deandre Ayton. Similar to other teams, the Hawks are expected to shake up their roster this offseason, with everyone reportedly available besides superstar point guard Trae Young.

Atlanta would jump at the opportunity to upgrade at center while also getting younger in the process. Pairing Ayton with Young would create a dynamic one-two punch for the foreseeable future. Both were also part of the same draft class in 2018.

The Hawks don’t have cap space flexibility, but they have attractive options to include in a potential sign-and-trade deal that the Suns could value. Clint Capela and two first-round picks would seem like the most realistic framework for a deal, but Atlanta also has John Collins, Kevin Huerter, and Onyeka Okongwu that could be brought to the table.

Given the organization’s assets, desires, and urgency to surround Trae Young with more complementary support, acquiring Deandre Ayton will be a fascinating opportunity for the Atlanta Hawks this offseason. Ayton would likely relish the opportunity to play in Atlanta as well.