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Hawks Emerge as Trey Murphy III Trade Contender

The Hawks are among the teams that have a legitimate chance to acquire Murphy, according to Jake Weinbach. Atlanta could reportedly build a trade package around Zaccharie Risacher and draft compensation, including the less favorable of the Pelicans' or Bucks' 2027 first-round pick, in an effort to meet New Orleans' high asking price for the talented two-way forward.

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