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NBA Trade Idea Sends Hawks' Dejounte Murray to Nets

The Brooklyn Nets could look to acquire Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray via trade.
Jeremy Brener|
Feb 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) moves past Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) moves past Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports | Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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The Brooklyn Nets could benefit from acquiring a star this summer, and they should look into some possibilities extended to them.

Bleacher Report suggests a deal that would allow the Nets to acquire former All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith, Dennis Schröder, Phoenix's 2025 first-round pick (top-eight protection; turns into 2028 and 2029 seconds if not conveyed); 2027 first-round pick (second most favorable from Brooklyn, Houston, Philadelphia or Phoenix).

"The Nets need a primary ball-handler and playmaker. Murray isn't elite in either category, but he's an upgrade over everyone they have and immediately makes life easier, at both ends, on Mikal Bridges," Bleacher Report writes.

"Pairing these two fringe-stars doesn't automatically vault Brooklyn into contention, but the balance on their contracts will preserve future flexibility. Bridges remains a steal with two years and $48.2 million left on his deal. Murray's four-year, $114 million extension kicks in next season and is set to age like a fine wine."

Murray, who turns 28 in September, averaged 22.5 points and 6.4 assists per game this season for the Hawks next to Trae Young in the backcourt. Perhaps a fit with Bridges will allow him to perform better than he has in Atlanta for the last two years with Young.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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