NBA Rumors: The Possible Trade Between Two of the Best Point Guards in the League

In the final stretch of the season, rumors have surfaced that Ja Morant is not happy with the management of the Memphis Grizzlies. At the same time, for a couple of years now, there have been rumors that the Atlanta Hawks might benefit from parting ways with Trae Young.

Can you imagine a trade where both superstars swapped places? Zach Buckley, from Bleacher Report, can. He proposes a swap where the Atlanta Hawks would receive Ja Morant, and the Memphis Grizzlies would get Trae Young.

The Grizzlies have recently made a surprising personnel move by firing coach Taylor Jenkins just a couple of weeks before the end of the regular season. If the team now goes and faces an early elimination in the playoffs, the management may seek another move to truly shake up the franchise.

Young offers elite playmaking ability that Morant does not possess, as Trae currently leads the NBA with 11.6 assists per game and has averaged just under 10 assists throughout his career. They might believe he fits better into their new offensive playbook, not to mention the fact that he is much more durable than Morant, who has missed significant chunks of games over the years.

The Hawks' Situation

For the Hawks, the team has stagnated over the seven-year reign of Young, and they themselves may want to undergo a complete reset, putting their hopes in Morant's aerial and downhill dynamics to rejuvenate the franchise. As Buckley points out, Young has had his lowest usage rate this year since his rookie season, indicating that the team might be considering moving on from him.

Morant could undoubtedly be a game-changer for Atlanta. The Hawks are currently in a Play-In spot in the East, at the 8th position with a record of 37-41. In the West, the Grizzlies are better off. They hold a record of 46-22 but are in a similar situation, currently sitting at the 8th spot due to a much tougher conference.

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