Atlanta Hawks outbid Western Conference rival for 25-year-old steals champ

The Atlanta Hawks followed through on the mission to bring changes to the roster.

They swung a blockbuster trade for San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray

and, later, sent wing Kevin Huerter to the Sacramento Kings

They also took A.J. Griffin with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Still, it was the acquisition of Murray that may have the farthest-reaching effect

and we have already seen the first major domino in its wake.