Report: Hawks trying to trade picks to help keep Horford
The Atlanta Hawks are willing to mortgage their future to keep their All-Star free agent.
The Hawks will look to trade both of their first-rounders (No. 12 and No. 21) to help strengthen their chances of re-signing Al Horford this summer, ESPN's Marc Stein reports, citing sources.
Atlanta reportedly acquired the No. 12 pick early on Wednesday, in a three-way deal that sent starting point guard Jeff Teague to the Indiana Pacers.
Horford is set to become an unrestricted free agent this July, and reportedly has already drawn interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, and Orlando Magic. Atlanta owns Horford's Bird rights, meaning they can offer him a larger and longer contract than any other team.
The NBA Draft takes place on Thursday night, so the Hawks will have to move quickly to find a suitable trade partner.