The NBA trade deadline this year was nothing short of eventful, with significant player movements shaking up the league. Luka Doncic now dons a Lakers jersey, while Jimmy Butler has joined the Warriors. Brandon Ingram's move to the Toronto Raptors has also raised eyebrows. The Atlanta Hawks were notably active, exploring trades for Ingram but ultimately refraining from significant asset loss, showing prudence given their draft pick situation and Ingram's health concerns. The Hawks aimed for a three-team trade but were unwilling to part with core players like Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu. They have cleared cap space by trading De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic, positioning themselves for a pivotal offseason.