Miami Heat Insider names multiple Hawks players worth $20 million as trade candidates.
A deal never came to fruition for one reason or the other, though many speculated that it was Toronot’s ridiculously high asking price. However, that hasn’t stopped Atlanta’s management from inquiring.
The report came from Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, who also included De’Andre Hunter in the piece as a top trade candidate.
“Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter was among the players discussed during the Siakam talks, and his $20 million salary and versatility on both sides of the ball playing both forward spots at times makes him a trade candidate to watch in a potential deal.”
Hunter also recently suffered an injury, but it doesn’t seem too serious. His $20 million per year contract isn’t exactly palatable for the player he is right now; however, that might not be who he could become. Development is never linear.
Hunter isn’t the only trade chip the Hawks have under contract, though. Scotto points out that Clint Capela and Patty Mills could be moved at or before the February trade deadline.
“Another Hawks frontcourt player, center Clint Capela, was linked to the Mavericks this offseason, but with the emergence of rookie center Derrick Lively, Dallas’ trade interest in Capela has since faded. However, after signing Onyeka Okongwu to an extension, some rival executives believe Capela could be used as a trade chip again before the February trade deadline.
