In one of the trade deadline's less consequential deals, both the Blazers and Hawks have clear motivations and benefits.
Hawks add, waive Derrick Walton Jr. in minor…
The Hawks helped grease the wheels for the Clippers in a minor deadline deal.
Hawks re-acquire old friend Dewayne Dedmon from Kings
Make it two centers in two days for the Hawks, who are now spending a fair chunk of change on a position that was a significant weakness just 48 hours ago.
Hawks acquire Clint Capela from Rockets in four-team…
Clint Capela isn't a perfect player, but he checks several boxes for a Hawks team that needs to surround its young core with good fits.
Acquiring Jeff Teague has minimal downside for Hawks
In reuniting with Jeff Teague, the Hawks solved some problems in the present without creating any in the future.