The Hawks have quietly been one of the best stories in the NBA, and with the trade deadline in February approaching, there will be no shortage of rumors and reports surrounding Atlanta. This two-month window could provide the perfect opportunity for Landry Fields to stockpile assets or improve the margins. Here are some Hawks trade candidates, their trade value and best fits, according to The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie.

De’Andre Hunter

De’Andre Hunter is amid a career year as he’s found his niche off the bench. He’s averaging 19.6 points while shooting 48% from the field and 45% from deep, and while his three-point clip will likely come down, his jump shot and overall offensive game look much smoother.

When it comes to De’Andre Hunter, the Hawks have to decide if they believe he can be this version of himself for the entirety of his contract. Hunter makes $21.7 million this year and is owed $48 million over the next two years. If he continues this kind of play, that’s a bargain, and every club in the Association would love to have De’Andre Hunter.

However, he’s struggled to stay healthy for his entire career and this could be a flash in the pan. If that’s the Hawks’ line of thinking, cashing in on Hunter right now would be wisest. As Vecenie puts it, “This deadline is the inflection point for the Hawks with Hunter. They have to decide if they’re going to sell high on Hunter or double down on his development.”

I am of the opinion that this is the De’Andre Hunter who the Hawks always thought they’d be getting, and this isn’t a flash in the pan. I wouldn’t move him.

Bogdan Bogdanovic

Like Hunter, Bogi has struggled to stay healthy, but he’s even older. He’s averaging just 11 points on 40% shooting from the field, which stems from his 33% clip from three-point range. Considering he’s a career 38.4% shooter from beyond the arc, it’s reasonable to expect that figure to regress positively.

He’ll make $17.2 million this season, then $16 million for next year with a team option for 2026-27 at $16 million. Bogdanovic also averaged about 16 points per game coming into this season in his four years with the Hawks, but he certainly doesn’t align with the club’s age timeline.

I also wouldn’t move Bogi. He’s a much-needed veteran presence that provides shooting for a team that doesn’t have much of it, but a player like him isn’t untouchable if the price is right.

Larry Nance Jr.

The Hawks have a logjam in the front court, and Nance isn’t a regular in the rotation, but he is averaging 8.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in about 16 minutes per night. He’s making $11.2 million and is on an expiring contract, so I could see the Hawks moving him or Clint Capela.

Clint Capela

Like Nance, Capela is on an expiring deal, but he’s making about double that of Nance. Capela is averaging 10.2 points and 9.5 rebounds, anchoring Atlanta’s defense and attacking the offensive boards. He’s a high-quality center that can contribute on a championship team. The Hawks have an elite center duo in Capela and Okongwu, I’m not sure breaking that up for some second-round picks makes a lot of sense.

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