Mavericks acquire Luka Doncic from Hawks for Trae Young, pick
All the talk about the Atlanta Hawks looking to trade down in the draft apparently was true.
The Hawks and Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a trade that will send Luka Doncic to Dallas, while Atlanta will receive Trae Young, whom Dallas will take at No. 5. The Hawks will also receive a future first-round pick from Dallas.
Atlanta and Dallas have agreed to a deal, league sources tell ESPN. They'll trade Nos. 3 and 5 picks, sending Luka Doncic to Dallas and Trae Young to Atlanta, sources said. Dallas will send Atlanta a future first.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2018
The pick is expected to have several protections.
The Mavericks are looking for a new franchise player with Dirk Nowitzki aging. Between last year’s first-round pick Dennis Smith Jr and Doncic, they would have a nice core to rebuild.
Atlanta is also looking to rebuild and will add a future first-rounder to their arsenal, in addition to Young.
