NBA Trade Verdict
Hawks Win
Atlanta traded Dejounte Murray to New Orleans for Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller, a 2025 Lakers first-round pick that became No. 22 Drake Powell, and a conditional 2027 first-round pick.
July 6, 2024 Atlanta Hawks / New Orleans Pelicans Record confidence: High
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Dyson Daniels
- Player E.J. Liddell
- Player Larry Nance Jr .
- Player Cody Zeller
- Draft Pick 2025 first-round pick (via Lakers) (#22- Drake Powell )
- Conditional Draft Pick conditional 2027 first-round pick (least favorable of Bucks/Pelicans; protected top four)
New Orleans Pelicans Received
- Player Dejounte Murray
Trade Analysis
Atlanta recovered exceptional value from a failed backcourt pairing. Daniels became the 2024-25 Most Improved Player and an All-Defensive First Team selection, Nance supplied veteran depth, and two first-round picks restored flexibility. New Orleans received Murray but did not match the breadth or durability of Atlanta's return.