Hawks Eye Murphy Amid Defensive Concerns | Atlanta Hawks News

Atlanta’s pursuit of Trey Murphy is heating up, but his defensive slide could make him a risky prize. Known for elite shooting and solid defense, Murphy’s two-point defense rankings tanked last season—opponents shot over 60% against him. While Pelicans’ rim protection woes may play a role, teammates didn’t struggle the same way, pointing to Murphy’s own focus shift toward offense. With New Orleans demanding multiple first-round picks, Atlanta’s patience might be key: they’re watching to see if Murphy’s value dips—or if the Pelicans lower their ask before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52894715518b64dd