DB Hooper

I'd prefer something along these lines, but I imagine ATL is *currently hoping to aim bigger. I believe a deal like this could only come to fruition if the Hawks can't make a bigger swing. Hardy could get a consistent opportunity there, replicate what Bogi gives them off the bench, and is on a team-friendly contract. This framework also allows them to add a projected early second round pick, an asset that I believe has some decent value especially in this draft, they get off Bogdanovic' long-term salary, and have an expiring contract to utilize next season. DAL gets off Maxi, turns one second rounder into two, and adds a vet locked up long term. Again, the Mavs have other more pressing needs - but I hope they approach this deadline with the intent of retaining the 2025 1st while utilizing the contracts of players who aren't playing to add a playoff-ready vet who will play for cheap.