Why The Orlando Magic Do The Deal?

Murray looked like a much different player when he was with the San Antonio Spurs. That’s not only true on the defensive end. When Murray was a Spur, he was a poor three-point shooter.

Now, he’s developed into a reliable floor spacer. That’s key for Orlando. This team needs a point guard who can run their offense but also space the floor when Banchero and Franz Wagner have the ball.

Now, imagine Murray finding the right balance in Orlando. If he can bring his offensive juice to Orlando, lessen his role, and retain his defensive form, he could be the missing piece for this team. The Magic could be contenders next season.

Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal?

In theory, Isaac would be the perfect addition alongside Young. Young requires defenders to compensate for his lack of ability on that end. When healthy, Isaac is among the best defenders in the NBA.

With that said, Isaac is seldom healthy. Still, taking a flyer on him makes sense. Mo Wagner is a player who could help the Hawks in 2024-25. Yet, that’s not the main reason they do this deal.

They do it for Orlando’s pick in the next draft. Sure, it’s lightly protected. It’s overwhelmingly likely to convey. After all, the Hawks are sending Murray to Orlando. With any effort, that should keep them outside of the bottom 5.