Atlanta Hawks: 4 trade candidates to target with the No. 6 overall draft pick

Victor Oladipo

Victor Oladipo is an interesting name to keep an eye on if you’re an Atlanta Hawks fan. I would have a concern that the No. 6 overall pick would be too much value to give up in a potential trade for Oladipo, especially considering that he’d essentially be a rental, but perhaps it’s something that could be worked out in discussions.

Even though Oladipo hasn’t looked like his former All-Star self, assuming that he can get to at least 90 percent of his former self, he can be a really good player for the Hawks. He’s a good 3-point shooter, a good playmaker, and a great defender on the wing. He checks all the boxes for a player you want to stick next to Trae Young in the lineup.

A combo of Trae Young and Victor Oladipo could present one of the best duos in the Eastern Conference, too. Is it enough to get them over the hump and in the playoffs? I’m not sure (and a lot would depend on the health of Oladipo) but it’s certainly better than what they have now.