Atlanta Hawks Trade Jonathan Kuminga for Jrue Holiday in Blockbuster Deal
The Atlanta Hawks have been linked to a trade involving restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, but it seems they're willing to move on from the young forward. According to a recent trade idea, the Hawks would send Kuminga to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Jrue Holiday, a two-time NBA champion currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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The Hawks have been looking to add a veteran ball handler to their roster, and Holiday would be an excellent fit. He's a high-level defender who could start or come off the bench, and his passing ability would be an upgrade over C.J. McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Why Atlanta Does This Deal
The Hawks would get a veteran ball handler who also happens to be a high-level defender. While Jalen Johnson is one of the best passers in the NBA, especially for a big man, the Hawks don't have a great passer when it comes to their guards. Holiday could either start or come off the bench and would be a great addition for an Atlanta team that has prioritized adding strong perimeter defenders this offseason.
What Comes Next?
The Kings have been interested in Kuminga's services for a while, and if willing to take on his new contract, they could work out a trade like this that sees everybody get what they want. The Hawks would get a veteran ball handler who also happens to be a high-level defender, while the Kings acquire the young forward on a three-year, $60 million deal.
The trade idea would see the Hawks move on from Kuminga and a few other minor assets to land Holiday. The Kings would receive Kuminga, Buddy Hield, Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, Yang Hansen, Micah Potter, and a 2028 first-round pick from the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Hawks have been looking to add a veteran presence to their roster, and Holiday would be an excellent fit. He's a two-time NBA champion who has played in the playoffs and has the experience to help the Hawks make a deep run in the Eastern Conference.
