Mavericks Win
Atlanta acquired the rights to Trae Young and a 2019 protected first-round pick (#10 Cam Reddish) from Dallas in exchange for the rights to Luka Doncic.
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Draft Rights rights to Trae Young
- Draft Pick first round pick (protected top 5 in 2019-20, top 3 in 2021-22, unprotected in 2023) (2019 #10- Cam Reddish )
Dallas Mavericks Received
- Draft Rights rights to Luka Doncic
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
The defining trade of the modern era. Dallas acquired Doncic, a 5-time All-NBA First Team player and perennial MVP candidate. Atlanta got Young, a 4-time All-Star who led the 2021 run to the Eastern Conference Finals, plus Reddish who underwhelmed. Dallas won the trade by a significant margin despite Young becoming a franchise cornerstone.
Dallas Mavericks Perspective
Dallas clearly came out ahead. Doncic became 5-time All-NBA First Team by 25, MVP candidate, and led Dallas to 2024 Finals. Young became 4-time All-Star in Atlanta, Reddish rotation wing. Doncic clearly best asset. The central comparison is draft rights to Luka Doncic against draft rights to Trae Young, with the remaining picks, rights, cash and contract consequences shaping the final margin.